Security

Sorriest technology companies of 2014

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Snapchat, Samsung all get into the apology line

Improved patch tackles new Shellshock attack vectors

Data Breaches Rise as Cybercriminals Continue to Outwit IT

Security breaches rise again this year, costing an average of $415,000, as security pros fail to keep pace with cybercrime innovation.

Two scenarios that would make OS X vulnerable to the Shellshock bug

Credit card breach that hit Jimmy John’s is larger than originally thought

What corporate security pros should do about Shellshock/Bash bug

Patching is best to address Shellshock/Bash bug, but blocking attacks before they get to vulnerable machines is quicker

Forget passwords — the Nymi wristband uses your heartbeat for security

Bionym’s wearable device could secure smartphones, apps, cars and even airports

Facebook appeal allowed in New York privacy dispute

New ad-free social network Ello is pro-privacy, but with caveats

Shellshock vulnerability roils Linux server shops