WhatsApp Web Bug Fixed, Security Firms Urge Users to Update Now

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Towards the end of last month, Check Point, an Israeli-based security firm discovered a bug in WhatsApp Web, the PC version of the famous instant messaging and voice calling app, WhatsApp. However, even before this bug became known to the public, the company moved in swiftly […]

Obama to urge tech firms to share data with government

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The White House confirmed today the President would do so ahead of a cybersecurity summit bringing together leading industry and law enforcement figures. Besides Mr Obama, Apple’s Tim Cook is also due to speak at the conference. Top Google, Yahoo and Facebook executives turned down invitations. […]

Experts urge stronger online regulation bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cybersecurity experts urged senators Thursday to close loopholes in legislation to give the government more power to force critical industries to make their computer networks more secure. Experts told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said the bill could allow many companies to avoid regulation entirely or drag out the […]

U.S. Republicans urge incentives for cybersecurity

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican task force in the U.S. House of Representatives said Congress should give companies incentives to boost their cyber defenses, but that tougher regulation may be warranted to protect critical facilities like power and water plants. View full post on obama hacking government – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post […]

Republicans urge incentives for cybersecurity

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican task force in the U.S. House of Representatives said Congress should give companies incentives to boost their cyber defenses, but that tougher regulation may be warranted to protect critical facilities like power and water plants. View full post on obama hacking government – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post […]