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Heartbleed Bug hits at heart of many Cisco, Juniper products

Cisco, Juniper say to expect security advisory updates related to Heartbleed

Apr 10, 2014 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Network Switches Security

Microsoft drags customers ‘kicking and screaming’ into its world of faster updates

Mandates Windows 8.1 Update to receive future patches; evidence of commitment to constant OS refreshes, say experts

Apr 10, 2014 6 mins

Computers and Peripherals Microsoft Networking

What you need to do about Heartbleed

The Heartbleed bug has affected about two-thirds of the worlds websites

Apr 10, 2014 6 mins

Cybercrime Malware Security

FTC implores WhatsApp to keep its promises on privacy in Facebook deal

The FTC opened the way for Facebook to complete its WhatsApp acquisition, but urged caution in how they deal with user data

Apr 10, 2014 3 mins

Cellular Networks Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

US agencies: Sharing cyberthreat info isn’t an antitrust violation

A policy statement from the DOJ and FTC is aimed at giving companies assurance about sharing with each other

Apr 10, 2014 3 mins

Data Center Government Legal

IRS plays-up identity theft, fraud fight

Prosecutions increase but tidal wave of scammers continues

Apr 10, 2014 6 mins

Cybercrime Network Security Security

NASA setting up $250,000 Mars lander competition

NASA wants robotic spacecraft to land, grab a sample and leave

Apr 10, 2014 3 mins

Data Center Government Security

FTC can sue companies hit with data breaches, court says

Agency secures major victory in legal battle with Wyndham Worldwide hotel operator

Apr 10, 2014 3 mins

Cybercrime Government Legal

Android malware is rare, but some choose it deliberately

Google's recently released numbers on Android malware include those who root with custom ROMs.

Apr 10, 2014 3 mins

Android Malware Smartphones

Facebook faces class action suit in Canada over interception of private messages

The social networking company is alleged to have intercepted private messages to harvest data

Apr 10, 2014 3 mins

Collaboration Software Cybercrime Small and Medium Business