The sponsors of a controversial cyberthreat information-sharing bill will offer new amendments to address privacy concerns, with changes focused on limiting how government agencies can use information shared by private companies, as the bill comes to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. View full post on…
SXSW panel sparks over Big Data privacy concerns even without Google, Facebook
A Sunday afternoon panel designed to address head-on privacy concerns stemming from so-called “big data” collection sparked passions even though both Facebook and Google, whose privacy practices draw most consternation from critics, declined to participate, leaving no one to take the side of industry. Moderator Molly Wood, the executive director…
Consumer Concerns About Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud Declining, Says Auriemma Consulting Group
NEW YORK — Identity theft and credit card fraud has become a global industry, and while a majority (64%) of U.S. consumers still see identity theft as a growing problem, the incidence who agree that identity … View full post on credit card fraud – Yahoo! News Search Results View…
Google Wallet Hack Raises Concerns Over Mobile Payment Security
Following the disclosure of security vulnerabilities with Google Wallet on Android, Google disables prepaid cards and advises users to enable screen locks. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Cloud Industry Forum blames FUD for security concerns
Security is still the top concern for organisations looking to migrate to a cloud service model, with privacy following close behind, according to the latest research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF). In a survey of 300 end user organisations in November last year, 62 percent cited data security as…
Water Warfare? Downstate Cyber Attack Could Trigger Chicago Security Concerns
A downstate Illinois town may turn out to be the Pearl Harbor of America’s burgeoning cyber war after Russian hackers blew out part of its water system. Should we worry in Chicago? [ more › ] View full post on america cyber attack – Yahoo! News Search Results View full…
Swiss Federal Council Downplays Filesharing Concerns (December 5, 2011)
A report from Switzerland’s Federal Council, compiled at the request of the country’s legislature, says that illegal filesharing is not a significant problem……. View full post on SANS NewsBites View full post on National Cyber Security
Concerns raised over stealthy cellphone software
Story Comments 01 ‘); $(“#content-tool-box-”+tool_name).jqm({trigger:this,overlay:20}); } }); }); SAN FRANCISCO – Technology bloggers are asking if our cellphones are spying on us after a security researcher said a piece of software hidden on millions of phones was recording virtually everything people do with them. Amid a broad outcry, Sen. Al…
Hackers’ Attack On Illinois Water Plant Raises Concerns In OKC
We learned Oklahoma City uses the same computer system as the one that was hacked in Springfield, Illinois. If a security breech happened here, it would impact three water treatment plants and more than one million customers. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full…
Security concerns may ground foreign investment in aviation
Security concerns could again derail the Government’s plans of allowing foreign airlines to pick up a minority stake in Indian carriers. “There are still concerns in certain quarters about allowing investment from some countries. View full post on could security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National…
