Security

Is open source encryption the answer to NSA snooping?

Going the open source route to encrypt enterprise data has its own potential pitfalls

Twitter tightens security against NSA snooping

The company calls on others to embrace 'perfect forward secrecy'

Retailers tracking customers via Wi-Fi suggests that privacy really is dead

Not only does your smartphone track you, it lets others track you -- like retailers in their stores

The more you know, the less likely you are to be a victim of cybercrime

Security awareness and user education are the most effective tools for avoiding the rising costs of cybercrime

‘Team Moscow’ wins $100K in PayPal’s Battle Hack 2013

PayPal's contest challenged teams from around the world to create best app to help community

Scroogled swag sells out as some buyers go for the gag

But there's no sign that the attack ad campaign has 'moved the needle,' say analysts

CryptoLocker gang casts tentacles into botnet crime world

CryptoLocker cyber-gang sometimes sharing 75% of extortion profits with botnet owners, Symantec says

Privacy groups call on UN to condemn surveillance

Vote on privacy resolution likely next week

Report highlights several security issues within HealthCare.gov

Critics say U.S. tech companies could suffer in warning against China-based cloud services