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Apple ordered to assist in unlocking iPhone used by San Bernardino attacker

The FBI said it was unable to access password-coded encrypted content on the iPhone 5c

Feb 16, 2016 4 mins

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Craigslist fails to flag most scam rental ads, study finds

More than half of suspicious real estate ads are never flagged for removal by Craigslist

Feb 16, 2016 3 mins

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Use Linux? Stop what you’re doing and apply this patch

Man-in-the-middle attacks are just one possibility thanks to this new - but old - vulnerability

Feb 16, 2016 2 mins

Google Operating Systems Security

IBM goes all in on blockchain, offers cloud-based service

IBM sees blockchain expanding beyond bitcoin financial transactions

Feb 16, 2016 3 mins

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Xen’s latest hypervisor updates are missing some security patches

Versions 4.6.1 and 4.4.4 of the Xen hypervisor don't include the complete fixes for two known vulnerabilities

Feb 16, 2016 2 mins

Security Virtualization

Identifying the security pitfalls in SDN

While a software-defined network can improve application performance and help ease administrative tasks, it can also create new vulnerabilities. Experts offer advice for security teams.

Feb 16, 2016 10 mins

Network Security Networking SDN

Should you worry about the Internet of Hackable Things?

From wearables to appliances to e-readers, there’s no shortage of possible security holes when almost every device is connected.

Feb 16, 2016 4 mins

Internet of Things Security

IBM unveils z13s mainframe focused on security and hybrid clouds

The IBM z13s is the new entry point to the company's z Systems mainframes

Feb 16, 2016 3 mins

Cloud Computing Computers and Peripherals Security

Why companies are becoming more likely to pay when struck by ransomware

A study found that cybersecurity insurance is making companies more likely to pay up when confronted by a ransomware attack.

Feb 15, 2016 3 mins

Cloud Security Security

Russian cyberspy group uses simple yet effective Linux Trojan

The Fysbis Trojan runs without root and has an extensible, modular architecture

Feb 15, 2016 2 mins

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