Security

Fraud detection firm outs $1b Russian ad-fraud gang and its robo-browsing Methbot

Blame Methbot: The victims pay premium prices for eyeballs but get none

Google open-sources test suite to find crypto bugs

Developers can use Project Wycheproof to test cryptographic algorithms against a library of known attacks to uncover potential weaknesses

How to get more from your security budget

Privacy groups complain to FTC over Google’s ‘deceptive’ policy change

The complaint alleges that Google changed its policy in June to combine personal and browsing data

Stingray use could be unconstitutional, finds House report

Law enforcement use needs to be better regulated

Cisco execs foretell key 2017 enterprise networking trends

Cisco: WAN design, Internet of Things, SDN and other developing network changes on the menu

On being a 24/7 organization and the 2016 leap second

Support calls are about to go up at a time when 24/7 support isn't always available

Medical data: Accessible and irresistible for cyber criminals

Hospitals are generally safe places for patients. It is the personal data of patients that is not so safe, thanks to the complexity of those organizations and a lack of focus on security

Mobile banking trojans adopt ransomware features

Two Android trojans that steal financial information and login credentials now double as file-encrypting ransomware programs

Cisco ONE simplifies security purchasing

Cisco ONE Advanced Security makes it easier for organizations to fortify the data center, WAN or access edge with predefined suites of key security products and services