Security

Black Hat: There may be more Android “master keys” for corrupting mobile apps

The Google operating system is patched for now but is a rich field for similar mischief, researcher says

Enterprises warned against first true Google phone, Moto X

Black Hat: Elliptic curve cryptography coming as smarter algorithms threaten RSA

Rapid advances in math techniques signal the eventual demise of the currently standard crypto systems

Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot

The attacks are possible because of UEFI security oversights by PC manufacturers, researchers said

Understanding incident response: 5 tips to make IR work for you

Incident response is a plan that evolves over time to keep your organization best prepared against likely threats.

Ken Brill, the man who defined the data center, dies

The founder of the UpTime Institute was 69

Whatever you do, don’t search online … for anything …

While she was looking online to buy a pressure cook her husband was researching backpacks. Armed men knock on their door. Hilarity ensues ...

Former NSA analysts start company to research zero-day vulnerabilities in websites

Idea behind Synack is making bug-bounty experts from around the globe -- and the NSA -- available for hire

Cisco WAAS, video gear have holes

Security advisories issued for management vulnerabilities; OSPF open to crafted packet attacks

Google searches for ‘pressure cooker’ and ‘backpack’ return police interrogation

A man in New York was interrogated after he and his family had simply conducted Google searches for information on pressure cookers, backpacks, and the Boston Marathon bombings.