by Ian Paul, PCWorld Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from the Today @ PC World blog at PCWorld.com. ATT, Sprint confirm use of Carrier IQ tracking software on mobile phones Apple ended Carrier IQ support with iOS 5 iPhone 4S review: It’s a sure thing US P-to-P…
Carrier IQ, Mobile Services Grilled over Spyware Charges
Carrier IQ, the mobile diagnostic company recently accused of installing rootkits on more than 140 million devices worldwide, says it’s using its software for good, not evil. But some critics suggest CIQ’s software may violate federal wiretap laws, a charge CIQ vehemently denies. Meanwhile, the mobile industry including device makers…
Facebook, FTC Settle over Privacy Deceptions
Social Network Names Two Chief Privacy OfficersFacebook promises to give consumers clear and prominent notice and obtaining express consent before their information is shared beyond the privacy settings they have established. View full post on CUInfoSecurity.com RSS Syndication View full post on National Cyber Security
Hacker group threatens action over bus passenger kidnappings
The hacker group Anonymous is threating to take matters into their own hands following the kidnapping of thousands of bus passengers in Mexico. View full post on anonymous hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Hackers threaten Fox News over Occupy Wall Street coverage
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) – Anonymous, a group of hackers that has previously attacked Sony and Bay Area Rapid Transit, said it will shut down the Fox News website on November 5. View full post on lulzsec hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Sutter Health Sued Over Massive Security Breach
The lawsuit contends that the health care system was negligent in its security, and took too long to notify victims of the breach. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Infographic Shows 120 Million Shoppers at Risk and in the Dark on Data Breaches and Identity Theft over Upcoming Black …
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ID Watchdog today released an infographic exploring the risk of data breaches and identity theft over the upcoming Black Friday shopping weekend. View full post on cyber security alerts – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gergory Evans
ProtectMyID: Ladies: did you know it could be unsafe to hang your purse on a hook in the bathroom? Someone can reach over the door before you can react!
ProtectMyID: Ladies: did you know it could be unsafe to hang your purse on a hook in the bathroom? Someone can reach over the door before you can react! View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security
Debate erupts over Android malware dangers
Reports of an explosion in Android malware have sparked a debate over whether malware on mobile devices is actually a big deal for most users. On the one side are security software vendors such as McAfee and Juniper that have both released reports in recent days detailing a sharp rise…
Porn companies sue ICANN over .XXX domain
Two of the world’s biggest porn companies have teamed up to sue the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and ICM Registry over their introduction of the .XXX top-level domain. Digital Playground and Luxembourg-based Manwin, which owns a network of websites including YouPorn.com and manages Playboy’s brand on…