Security

Cyber security tools tend to pile up. Here’s how to rationalize them

CTB-Locker ransomware hits over 100 websites

The new threat is written in PHP and encrypts all files in Web server directories

UC Berkeley makes third data breach disclosure in past 15 months

UC Berkeley cyberattack news follows disclosures in April 2015, December 2014

RSA 2016: A smell that makes me shudder

Gigamon brings big data analytics to security

New firmware analysis framework finds serious flaws in Netgear and D-Link devices

The framework's creators used it to find vulnerabilities in 887 firmware images

How to avoid common travel and vacation scams

From social engineering before you even get on the plane to apps that are riddled with security holes, it’s never been easier for cybercriminals to target unsuspecting travelers.

10 geeky ways to celebrate Leap Day 2016

Neal deGrasse Tyson, software bugs, famous people's birthdays and even a rom-com will make your Leap Day

Apple vs. the FBI: The legal arguments in a nutshell

Apple has attacked the FBI's iPhone unlocking request on several legal fronts

Cloud security is good, but here’s how to make it better

Three simple ways to get more out of default cloud security infrastructure