Security

New website lets users check if their online credentials were exposed in large data leaks

The site combines email addresses corresponding to accounts exposed in data breaches at Adobe, Yahoo, Stratfor, Gawker and Sony

PayPal DDoS attackers plead guilty, some may walk free

A counsel for one of the defendants called it a win for civil disobedience

‘ZeroAccess’ click-fraud botnet disrupted, but not dead yet

Microsoft, along with the FBI and Europol, said the botnet cost online advertisers $2.7 million a month

Big Data security, privacy concerns remain unanswered

Big Data creates new security and privacy challenges that de-identification can't meet

High CISO employment rates means shortage for security industry

Microsoft lines up critical Windows, Office and IE fixes for next week

Year's update total will be 28% higher than 2012's

Why CIOs stick with cloud computing despite NSA snooping scandal

IT execs are wary, but benefits of cloud technology are a powerful draw

IT security pros often seen as ‘innovation killers,’ says ADP’s IT security chief

In keynote ADP's V. Jay LaRosa says IT security folks should avoid just saying no; work directly with business managers to help them innovate

Sen. Markey wants to know: Can your car be hacked?

The Massachusetts senator is asking what carmakers are doing to prevent hacks of navigation, tire pressure, braking systems

Android flashlight app developer settles FTC charges of sharing geolocation data

The Brightest Flashlight Free app shared location information even though it told users they could turn sharing off, the agency alleges