Security

Windows 10 calls home a lot; Russia hikes tech tax and intends to switch to Linux

Microsoft? Windows? Apple? Google? Nyet! A thousand times nyet!

Belizean law enforcement, FBI reportedly question John McAfee’s ex-girlfriend

Federal agencies struggling with digital transformation, study says

A report says government departments want 'digital' but say they can't afford it. They know 'more digital is better,' yet they're feeling stumped about how to adopt it.

Q&A: Mobile app security should not be an afterthought

As enterprises struggle to keep up with their internal demand for mobile apps, more are turning to rapid development workflows. What does this mean for security?

White-hat hackers key to securing connected cars

Federal regulator warns of security and privacy risks in connected cars, calling on manufacturers to partner with white-hat hackers to seek out flaws and vulnerabilities.

FTC reminder: ‘Spread the word about government imposters’

Pwn2Own contest puts $75,000 bounty on VMware Workstation bypass

Bad timing for users after VMware laid off Workstation developers in January

ENCRYPT Act co-sponsor learned tech ropes at Microsoft

Rep. DelBene sees good chance of passage for measure to preempt state encryption laws

7 Android tools that can help your personal security

Forget security suites: These sensible tools are all you really need on your phone to stay safe.

Hackers of two Ukrainian utilities probably hit mining and railroad targets, too

The attacks may have been test runs for the devastating power-company hacks