Security

Target breach happened because of a basic network segmentation error

Hackers gained access to Target POS systems using login credentials belonging to an HVAC company

One in three victims of Target card breach could face fraud

A survey released by Javelin Research shows data breach victims are more frequently seeing fraud

Target, Neiman Marcus executives defend security practices

Some US lawmakers call for new data security regulations, but others question how to keep the law current with criminal attacks

NASA pondering two public contests to build small space exploration satellites

NASA challenges aimed at space communications and propulsion

New Flash exploit used to distribute credential-stealing malware

The exploit is embedded into documents distributed as email attachments, researchers from Kaspersky Lab said

How Mobile Developers Can Win Customers’ Trust

US Secret Service: Stronger laws could help fight sophisticated cybercrime

Tip of the Hat: Insider CEO Nadella must take on tough task of disrupting Microsoft

Wall Street skeptics are looking for the new Microsoft chief to 'bite the hands that fed him the executive suite'

GCHQ reportedly infiltrated and attacked hacktivist groups

Leaked documents suggest the agency used denial-of-service tactics and assisted law enforcement in identifying Anonymous members

PCI Council says government should stay out of payment card standards