Security

5 things you should know about two-factor authentication

Here are the basics to help you stay secure online

Feds tackle open source code quality

There's a federal effort under way to reduce the number of vulnerabilities in open source projects

FBI already using its iPhone hack to assist other criminal investigations

MedStar Health partially restores services after suspected ransomware attack

The organization was reportedly hit with the Samsam ransomware family

Former NSA deputy director says Edward Snowden lacks courage

Thoughts from Chris Inglis, former Deputy Director of NSA, about whistleblower Edward Snowden’s reasons for leaking classified NSA documents

Survey: With all eyes on security, talent shortage sends salaries sky high

Annual IT Salary Survey shines a light on security hiring and compensation trends. Read on to find out what your peers said about their career outlook and how your salary compares.

Merging firms appealing targets for attackers

Companies going through a merger or acquisition, as well as their lawyers, financial advisers, and other associated firms are all tempting targets for cyberattackers, according to a new report from Digital Shadows

US has asked Apple, Google to help unlock devices in more than 70 cases

About 30 of the cases are as recent as 2015, according to the ACLU

How to set up a portable, non-cloud-based password manager

Setting up a non-cloud based password manager in which the password database can be accessed from more than one device is easier than it sounds.

Court vacates iPhone hack order against Apple, focus shifts to New York

The order was vacated after the FBI said it had accessed data on a terrorist’s phone