Security

Dell computers shipping with potentially dangerous root certificate authority

The threat posed by the pre-installed CA is being likened to Superfish

Microsoft CEO takes a collaborative approach to cybersecurity

Microsoft CEO Nadella talks of company's role in an ‘ecosystem,’ saying partnerships and top-to-bottom protection and detection critical to battle emerging security threats.

Adware program Vonteera blocks security products with simple Windows UAC trick

The program turns digital code signatures against anti-malware products

FAA to drone owners: Get ready to register to fly

FAA to say any drone weighing 9oz or more will need to register with agency

Passenger puts black powder in checked bag: How’d that decision play out?

CISO proposes cybersecurity co-op to fend off hackers

The CISO of Rockwell Automation thinks a cybersecurity co-operative, comprised of top information security engineers from several companies, could serve as a salve to the talent shortage and also offer and an improvement over managed security service

Many embedded devices ship without adequate security tests, analysis shows

A large scale security test of firmware images for embedded devices easily found thousands of vulnerabilities

The ‘need’ to control encryption and The Big Lie

The Paris terrorist attacks have given lots of pols and bureaucrats a golden opportunity to push ill-considered, ignorant, and dangerous agendas about limiting or banning encryption.

NASA: Crayons and cereal help test set baseline for jet engine tests

NASA looking to reduce impact of volcanic eruption material on jets

4 simple ways to secure your Internet-connected car

Cars with systems that connect to the Internet are potentially vulnerable to intrusions by hackers. Here are four steps to help protect your automobile without spending a dime.