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Apple releases iOS 7.1 to address multiple security issues

On Monday Apple released iOS 7.1 to address a number of security issues. The update is now available through iTunes and Software Update on iOS devices. ...

C-13: Who’s the bully?

Bill C-13 is being promoted by the Conservatives as addressing cyber-bulling, but it is much more about the Harper government bullying Canadians into giving up ...

Adobe Releases Security Update for Adobe Shockwave Player

Adobe has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player 12.0.7.148 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Clean Out Your Computer Day with System Mechanic

February 10, 2014 is clean out your computer day and we're giving away a free copy of System Mechanic to help.

Hackers target TD Canada Trust Customers

TD Canada Trust customers beware: Criminals are targeting you with a phishing scam. The email claims to be from email@easywebcpo.td.com; an address that TD customers may ...

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Accuvant to be acquired by the Blackstone Group

In a deal that is reported to be worth $225 million, the Blackstone Group will buy a majority of the stake in cyber security firm ...

New fear: Worm that ransacked US military PCs was blueprint for spies’ super-malware

Secret stealer spawned spooks’ snoop stooge, it seems: A mystery worm that burrowed into US military computers to steal secrets six years ago may have ...

Google faces lawsuit over childrens’ app charges

A class-action lawsuit filed against Google this past week alleges that children were allowed to make purchases within apps without parental consent.

High-Bandwidth NTP Amplification DDoS Attacks Escalate 371 Percent in the Last 30 days

Prolexic Issues High Alert DDoS Attack Threat Advisory

Aruba Lays Groundwork for All-Wireless Workplace

The company’s Mobility-Defined Networks initiative is aimed at helping businesses create an infrastructure for the #GenMobile employees.

OwnCloud Raises New Funds, Improves Cloud File Security

Open-source cloud file sharing gets an enterprise boost with a new release from OwnCloud.

The NSA Takes Over Other Hackers Botnets

The NSA doesnt just hack foreign computers. It also piggybacks on the work of professional for-profit hackers, taking over entire networks of already-hacked machines and ...

Feinstein Goes Public With CIA’s Dirty Practices, Snowden Rolls Eyes

Sen. Dianne Feinstein has accused the CIA of illegally tampering with an investigation into U.S. interrogation practices.

Study: Health care orgs see modest decline in incidence, cost of data breaches

An annual study on patient privacy and security marked improvements on the data breach front, though organizations voiced concerns with health information exchanges (HIEs).

IT Security Pros Abandoning Traditional Security Measures In Favor Of SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication

Ponemon and Tyntec survey finds 68% believe username/passwords not enough

Maricopa Community College Data Breach Update: Lawsuits

The huge Maricopa Community College Data Breach just got a bit messier… here come the lawsuits. A little background on the breach can be found ...

Nearly 5,000 impacted after Ohio manufacturer stores info on insecure server

The Timken Company stored the personal information of nearly 5,000 current and former associates, as well as past applicants, on an insecure server, during which ...

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