Security

Apple’s fight with the FBI could trigger a password arms race

Remote desktop tool distributed by Comodo enabled privilege escalation

The GeekBuddy VNC server was protected with a weak password, allowing unprivileged users to gain full system access

Business leaders still in denial about cybersecurity threats

Many companies don’t see themselves as attractive targets for hackers. Matt Comyns, the global cybersecurity practice leader for recruiter Russell Reynolds Associates, begs to differ.

Cybereason up-ends cybersecurity by hunting for suspicious activity in real-time  

Instead of reacting after the fact, the tool actively looks for suspicious activity

Cybersecurity whistleblowers: Get ready for more

It is not a comfortable topic – virtually all cases involving a cybersecurity whistleblower have ended with a confidential settlement. But experts, and lawyers, say that in an increasingly connected world, those cases are bound to increase

VTech not backing down on terms change after data breach

Hong Kong toy maker VTech is not backing down from a change in its Terms and Conditions

A new Android banking trojan is also ransomware

The Xbot is not widespread yet but is targeting devices in Australia and Russia

Not even Google can convince Americans to trust online voting

Obama taps former NSA CEO to head up cybersecurity

In late push for cybersecurity legacy, Obama gives structure to panel charged with developing a long-term framework for government's role in protecting critical infrastructure.

Twitter password recovery bug exposes 10,000 users’ personal information

The company has notified those affected and will suspend users who exploited the bug