Security

Here’s a fake virus to get you out of work early

An ad agency has launched a simple service that makes your PC look like it's suffered a virus so debilitating that you'll just have to leave work early and head to happy hour.

The best data security offense is a good defense

AWS re:Invent showcases Amazon’s cloud leadership

CloudTrail as an example of APIs and third-party support.

EU net neutrality proposal threatens privacy, says data protection supervisor

The proposed law leaves the door open for traffic management, Peter Hustinx says

People’s ignorance of online privacy puts employers at risk

Lavabit-DOJ dispute zeroes in on encryption key ownership

Enterprises should own and manage all keys, but that's easier said than done

CIA collecting in bulk data on international money transfers, say reports

Social Security numbers and other data are also reportedly collected by the agency

Cybercriminals target Silverlight users with new exploit kit

An exploit for a known Silverlight vulnerability was added to the Angler Exploit Kit, researchers said

Security policy orchestration eases the process of making changes to complex networks

Seven ways PSIM helps campuses address tough security challenges

NICE Systems' Bob Banerjee discusses how an integrated approach like Physical Security Information Management can help keep campuses safer