Security

Can a cloud be more secure than a corporate data center?

* The Jericho Forum releasing its spin on the security of cloud computing

Researcher finds possible bug in Apple’s iPhone

Attacker would need a working exploit first, but then could remotely read text messages and other data

College student fights warrant seizing his computer

Boston College police confiscate his computer, other digital media; Lawyers claim warrant unsubstantiated

Study: Mistakes, Not Insiders, to Blame for Most Breaches

Black Hat ‘supertalk’ halted due to vendor concerns

Conference organizers say it's too soon to reveal information on a software problem

Pirates to Worry You: Chinese Manufacturing Partners

DOJ: US government exceeded surveillance authority

A statement from the department follows a Wednesday New York Times report on the issue

Many IT pros find inappropriate material on employee laptops

Microsoft discloses ambitious security strategy

Combo of identity, data/access protection at heart of Microsoft plan

Comcast, DirectTV pay telemarketing fines

Comcast pays $900,000, while DirecTV, in its second Do Not Call violation, pays $2.3 million