Security

Snowden’s “I had the authorities to wiretap anyone” wasn’t a lie

New revelations from Snowden leaks support the claim that anyone can be wiretapped and the NSA is everywhere

General Alexander heckled during Black Hat keynote address

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a huge ******* meteor!

Incredible visualizations of significant meteor strikes that have been witnessed reveal that these happen. A lot. Yes, you should worry.

Aaron Swartz supporters label MIT report a “whitewash”

MIT defends stance of "neutrality" in Swartz computer crimes case, but acknowledges other "options" were possible

Researchers demo how apps, chargers can circumvent Apple iPhone, iPad security

Georgia Tech researchers to present findings at Black Hat, USENIX conferences

Controls keep NSA spy programs legal, director tells Black Hat audience

Fears that spy agencies are eavesdropping on all phone calls, email messages are unfounded, NSA Director Alexander insists

How hybrid cloud is hastening the demise of traditional firewall security

Advent of hybrid cloud computing and BYOD ushers in need for newer, identity-based security options, experts say

Senators push for changes in NSA data collection

Lawmakers focus on adding transparency to the agency's phone records collection program

Vulnerabilities in D-Link network video recorders enable remote spying, researcher says

The vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to devices used to monitor surveillance cameras or provide remote access to stored data

DDoS attacks getting bigger but shorter in duration