Security

Periodic password changes — good or bad?

Bitfinex asks users to share losses of bitcoin theft

The digital currency exchange is bringing the website back online in phases

High-security electronic safes can be hacked through power and timing analysis

Researcher shows that variations in voltage and execution times can expose the correct access codes for electronic safe locks

A supercomputer is taking on humans in a hacking contest at DEF CON

The supercomputer, called Mayhem, is taking part in this year’s Capture the Flag contest

Bigfoot data: Disney patent to track visitors by their shoes

Tracking you by your shoes is just the beginning. Could "The Happiest Place on Earth" become "The Safest Place on Earth"?

Feds need to do a better job of measuring telecommuting benefits

Telecommuting benefits most often cited are improved recruitment/retention, increased productivity, and improved work/life balance

Why the ‘cyber kill chain’ needs an upgrade

From Black Hat conference: Security pros need to focus more on catching attackers after they’ve broken in

Researcher hides stealthy malware inside legitimate digitally signed files

The technique, which doesn't break the original file's signature, can allow malware to bypass antivirus detection

In DARPA challenge, smart machines compete to fend off cyberattacks

Seven teams compete in first all-machine hacking competition

Illinois hospital chain to pay record $5.5M for exposing data about millions of patients

Advocate Health Care Network was fined for several violations