Security

Google creates fix for zero-day kernel flaw, says effect on Android is greatly exaggerated

Most Android devices are unlikely to run vulnerable kernel versions, and those that do are protected by SELinux, the company said

Ukrainian power companies are getting hit with more cyberattacks

These attacks use different malware than those in December did, Eset says

FireEye to grow intelligence capabilities with iSight Partners deal

FireEye acquired iSight Partners for $200 million

Data center outages increasingly caused by DDoS

While overall unplanned data center outages have decreased, those that were the result of targeted DDoS attacks have skyrocketed.

Subdermal wearables could unlock real possibilities for enterprise IoT

Wave your hand to access a computer terminal, or touch a power screwdriver to prove that you are authorized to use it, thanks to bodyhacking.

Privacy-conscious users rejoice: You can now use Facebook’s Android app over Tor

The company has added a feature in its Android app to route its traffic over the Tor anonymity network

Feds seek balance between privacy and data collection

Federal consumer-protection authorities expect companies to do more to educate consumers and offer options to limit how personal data is collected and used.

Netflix will have trouble blocking VPNs used to stream blocked content

Now that Netflix is cracking down on VPN services used to access blocked content in restricted countries, they will become even more difficult to detect and block.

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Dridex banking malware adds a new trick

Dridex is targeting at least 13 British banks