security: Encryption
Password Police Cite Evernote Mistakes
Evernote used the wrong security method to store passwords, cryptography experts say. Unfortunately, it's a common error.
Kill Passwords: Hassle-Free Substitute Wanted
Passwords keep proliferating, but do new technologies and approaches offer an alternative? Maybe.
Don't Blame RIM, Twitter For London Riots
You may dislike social networking or smartphones all you want--but remember they're just tools used by people.
How to Choose A Cloud Storage Provider: Security
In the first of a three-part series, we outline security considerations in selecting a place to store your data in the cloud.
The End Is Near For Paid Antivirus On PCs
The rise of free but "good enough" software spells an end to the days of having to pay for PC antivirus software.
Securing Public Hotspots--Protect Yourself And Your Users
Encrypting Wi-Fi is critical to keeping it a reliable and safe method of access.
Schwartz On Security: Your Medical Records At Risk
The current, voluntary approach to HIPAA data security rules hasn't resulted in adequate security for electronic protected health information.
Schwartz On Security: Should Businesses Track Employee Smartphones?
It may be one way to protect business secrets, but many aspects of smartphone security remain out of the hands of IT administrators or...
Learning To Fake Sincerity, Spontaneity In Social Media
The puzzle of sincerity and spontaneity versus security and control.
IT Versus User Devices
Corporate IT managers often find themselves at odds with employees over allowing access to company data with personal devices. There are ways...
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Google Upgrades SSL Certificate Encryption
May 24, 2013Google will fully roll out RSA 2048-bit encryption by the end of this year.
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Google, DISA Launch User ID Pilot
May 20, 2013Defense Department and Google pilot test seeks more secure ways to authenticate users on commercial cloud services.
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Apple iPhone Decryption Backlog Stymies Police
May 14, 2013Apple's waiting list to bypass security controls on latest-generation iPhone and iPad devices means months-long delays for law enforcement...
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Twitter To News Outlets: More Takeovers Ahead
May 02, 2013Twitter memo warns of ongoing account takeover attempts, urges media businesses to prepare. Should Twitter be doing more?
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Can You Hack This Smartphone App For £10,000?
April 30, 2013Redact says its peer-to-peer iPhone messaging app is invulnerable to third-party eavesdropping, and invites you to prove it wrong.
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HTTPS Security Encryption Flaws Found
March 19, 2013Security researchers find weaknesses that could be exploited to crack some types of encrypted Web communications.
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Password Police Cite Evernote Mistakes
March 08, 2013Evernote used the wrong security method to store passwords, cryptography experts say. Unfortunately, it's a common error.
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Evernote: We're Adding Two-Factor Authentication
March 05, 2013After data breach and wide password reset, Evernote accelerates plans to offer additional security to users.
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Evernote Breach: 7 Security Lessons
March 04, 2013Both cloud service providers and users should heed the security takeaways from Evernote's breach and response.
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Kill Passwords: Hassle-Free Substitute Wanted
March 04, 2013Passwords keep proliferating, but do new technologies and approaches offer an alternative? Maybe.
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Europe Weighs New Data Breach Rules For Critical Companies
Mobile networks, banks, energy companies and other critical infrastructure providers could be required to report all breaches to EU authorities.
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