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Evernote: We're Adding Two-Factor Authentication

Mathew Schwartz

March 05, 2013

After data breach and wide password reset, Evernote accelerates plans to offer additional security to users.

Data Centers

Kim Dotcom Plans Mega IPO

Mathew Schwartz

March 04, 2013

MegaUpload founder, still sought for extradition by the U.S. government, hires CFO to help float his new cloud storage service.

Security Tools Show Many Dots, Few Patterns

Mathew Schwartz

February 28, 2013

Today's security software wastes valuable time by delivering data dumps, rather than focusing on trends. But you can create your own visualizations.

HP Launches Big Data Security Products, Threat Research

Mathew Schwartz

February 26, 2013

HP takes steps to bolster threat-intelligence gathering capabilities, better compete on big data security with the likes of IBM, EMC, SAP and startups.

Google: We've Stopped Most Gmail Account Hijacking

Mathew Schwartz

February 21, 2013

Google cites 99.7% decrease in Gmail account hijackings since 2011 peak, thanks to risk analysis defenses.

When Security Experts Forget Passwords

Mathew Schwartz

February 11, 2013

What happens when you forget a crucial password? Here's what WhiteHat Security's CTO learned from his experience.

Barracuda Security Equipment Contains Hardcoded Backdoors

Mathew Schwartz

January 24, 2013

Multiple appliances sold by Barracuda contain undocumented usernames and passwords, as well as SSH access functionality, which an attacker could use to gain shell-level access to devices.

Security Flaws Leave Networked Printers Open To Attack

Mathew Schwartz

January 23, 2013

Attackers can exploit HP JetDirect software, used by numerous printer manufacturers, to disable printers, evade physical security checks or recover printed documents.

Hacking Law Critics Demand Change After Swartz Suicide

Mathew Schwartz

January 17, 2013

Proposed legislation seeks to end felony charges related to 'unauthorized access,' but legal experts say bigger fixes are needed.

Guatemala Arrests Rogue AV Founder McAfee

Mathew Schwartz

December 06, 2012

In a stream of blog posts from prison, McAfee details his arrest for immigration violations after fleeing Belize, where he's wanted for questioning in a murder investigation.

Huawei, ZTE: 4 Security Fears

Mathew Schwartz

October 17, 2012

Trojan equipment? Spy tool? Sloppy code? The information security debate rages on over these Chinese telecom equipment makers.

7 MiniFlame Facts: How Much Espionage Malware Lurks?

Mathew Schwartz

October 17, 2012

Discovery of Flame and MiniFlame revealed a cyber-espionage operation targeting Lebanon. But many similar threats have yet to surface, say security experts.

How Not To Be A Millionaire: Resell Stolen Cisco Gear

Mathew Schwartz

October 05, 2012

Former Verizon engineer gets 4-year jail sentence and must pay $2.8 million in restitution after almost 10 years of fraudulently obtaining and then reselling Cisco networking equipment.

Iran Removes Gmail Block

Mathew Schwartz

October 01, 2012

Iranian government says it will soon introduce its own search and webmail tools. But YouTube remains indefinitely blocked.

Virtual Encryption Gateway Secures Web App Data

Mathew Schwartz

September 11, 2012

CipherCloud's add-on gateway lets businesses control encryption to secure their own data in the cloud.

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