Security

Industrial control systems targeted by malicious attackers, research shows

A researcher uses a network of simulated water pump systems to monitor how frequently industrial control systems are attacked

Black Hat: How to create a massive DDoS botnet using cheap online ads

JavaScript in online ads can zombify browsers to carry out denial of service attacks

Gartner: SaaS contract language regarding security is lacking

SaaS vendors are being "extremely vague" about security and service levels, and customers aren't happy, Gartner says

How to roll your own VPN

Researchers exploit cellular tech flaws to intercept phone calls

Femtocells used to boost corporate cellular coverage can be tweaked to listen in on calls and steal data, researchers say at Black Hat

Email from social media safest, financial services riskiest

NSA chief to Black Hat on surveillance: Don’t believe press reports

Gen. Alexander says security pros can help strike a balance between national security and privacy

Researchers show ways to bypass home and office security systems

Many door sensors, motion detectors and security keypads can be bypassed using simple techniques, researchers from Bishop Fox said

Facebook turns on secure browsing by default

Facebook plans to continue upgrading its security infrastructure throughout this year

Senators Push to Curb NSA’s FISA Authorities