The number of coding mistakes on websites continues to fall but companies are slow to fix issues that could be exploited by hackers working with improved attack tools, a security expert said. The average number of serious vulnerabilities introduced to websites by developers in 2011 was 148, down from 230…
2012-03-22 – High Schoolers from Around the Nation Compete for Chance to Become Cyber Security Superstars
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FBI director: Cyber-threats will become top worry (AP)
AP – The director of the FBI told an annual gathering of cyber-security professionals on Thursday that the agency needs the private sector to help combat what he believes is becoming the nation’s No. 1 threat. View full post on Yahoo! News: Security News View full post on National Cyber…
How to Become an Ethical Hacker
Not all hackers do evil work. Here's what you need to know to use your hacking skills to do good. View full post on hacking tools – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
‘Malnets’ will become major online security issue in 2012: report
Rachel King is a staff writer for CBS Interactive in San Francisco. Before serving as a contributing editor at ZDNet in New York City for two years, she previously worked for The Business Insider, FastCompany.com, CNN’s San Francisco bureau and the U.S. Department of State. Rachel has also written for…
IRS: Don’t become a victim
Suspicious activity already has been reported in Georgia during tax-filing season, and taxpayers should be on guard, and keep their social security numbers and personal information safe. View full post on social media scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Solve the online code, become a real-life spy
Intelligence agency launches internet game to find a new generation of cyber-savvy spooks View full post on cyber crime hacking – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security » Computer Hacking
Want to become a spy?
Intelligence agency launches internet game to find a new generation of cyber-savvy spooks View full post on cyber crime hacking – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Don’t Let Personnel Issues Become Security Issues; Terminate Computer Access Before You End a Contract or Tell People They Are Fired
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Warning: Cellphones will become a way to attack otherwise protected devices
Mobile phones will become an increasing menace to network security that could drop malware onto protected devices when they dock to sync or plug into USB ports to charge, security experts say in a Georgia Tech report. Compromised phones will infect computers they may plug into for otherwise legitimate reasons,…