At Utah Valley University, 120 computers are now working to decode encrypted passwords revealed by the hack of Stratfor Global Intelligence, one of the most significant data breaches of last year. After the breach occurred over Christmas, the Utah researchers launched a project to study what kind of passwords people…
Nasdaq Hack Attributed to Weak Security
Computers had out of date software, missing security patches and misconfigured firewalls. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Schoolyard bullies not just preying on the weak
A new study commissioned by CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360°” found that the stereotype of the schoolyard bully preying on the weak doesn’t reflect reality in schools. Instead, the research shows that many students are involved in “social combat” — a constant verbal, physical and cyber fight to the top of…