Security

No agreement as deadline to replace Safe Harbor nears

EU and U.S. negotiators are struggling to reach agreement on a new transatlantic data-transfer agreement ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline set by privacy watchdogs

Identity theft victim? This site helps you reclaim your life

A revamped government website will offer consumers personalized, step-by-step guidance to reclaim their identities and untangle compromised accounts.

Feds’ primary network security weapon needs more bang

DHS’ Einstein security program still faces recurring feature problems

Increasingly popular update technique for iOS apps puts users at risk

JSPatch could allow malicious developers to bypass Apple's strict application review process and access restricted iOS functions

US lab develops gigantic turbine blades to capture vast wind energy

Sandia National Laboratories: A 50-MW turbine requires a rotor blade more than 650 feet (200 meters) long, two and a half times longer than existing wind blades

5 ways to kickstart your infosec job search in 2016

Oracle is planning to kill an attacker’s favorite: the Java browser plug-in

The browser plug-in will be retired in Java 9, but older versions will likely linger on for years

User behavior analytics is key to identifying nefarious use of insider credentials

What to look for when shopping for these new tools

VMware, Cisco SDNs Bring Home the Bacon

Both play key roles in food processor SugarCreek's data centers

New Android ransomware uses clickjacking to gain admin privileges

The app overlays system dialogs on top of the device administrator confirmation window and hijacks users' clicks