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Log in with your face

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:48:00 GMT

KeyLemon adds an extra layer of security to your computer log-in process by making your Webcam do all the heavy lifting.

See what's under McAfee's new interface

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:23:00 GMT

McAfee spent three years researching and developing a new vertical interface, and the company has made its consumer security suites far better in the process. Take a tour of what's new in this First Look video.

26 Windows, Office holes patched in 13 bulletins

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:53:00 GMT

Software giant Microsoft says its Patch Tuesday deploy addresses vulnerabilities in DirectShow, SMB Protocol, ActiveX, Windows Shell Handler, and 32-bit Windows.

McAfee: Spammers exploiting more news stories

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:03:16 GMT

Spammers continue to capitalize on news headlines to try to trick people into clicking on e-mails to spread malware, says McAfee in its latest threats report.

Microsoft, Google split over browser bug bounty

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Google follows Mozilla in launching program to pay researchers who find bugs, but critics say it won't necessarily pay off.

Verizon temporarily blocks some 4chan sites

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:46:00 GMT

Verizon spokesman says carrier blocked sites associated with online forum to thwart network attacks. It's not clear which sites were affected and exactly what the trouble was.

Security software maker Vitamin D exits beta

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:12:00 GMT

The software, created by three former Palm executives, lets people use an ordinary Webcam as a security system.

China breaks up Black Hawk hacking ring

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:51:47 GMT

The Xinhua news agency says police arrested three people suspected of running a group that disseminated hacking tools and Trojans to its members.

PCI compliance: What it is and why it matters (Q&A)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council, explains what his organization is doing to keep payment card data out of the hands of criminal hackers.

New UI, features highlight McAfee 2010 suites

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Security suite vendor McAfee debuts their 2010 product line today, introducing an overhauled interface and new features in a bid to remain competitive.

BlackBerry has spyware risk too, researcher says

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Veracode researcher demonstrates spyware that allows someone to steal a stranger's contact list, read text messages in real time, and track the location of the phone.

Mozilla yanks infected add-ons, warns users

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:31:00 GMT

Two Firefox add-ons, Sothink Web Video Downloader 4.0 and all versions of Master Filer, were found to contain Trojan horse code aimed at Windows users.

Caught on tape: Pastry thief and a bad dog walker

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Video-monitoring software from a trio of former Palm executives has led to some interesting discoveries. CNET has an exclusive look at what Vitamin D turned up during its beta testing.

DOJ not pleased with latest Google Book agreement

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:56:00 GMT

Justice Department says amended settlement didn't adequately address antitrust issues that give Google competitive advantages in the digital marketplace.

Microsoft to patch 26 holes in Windows, Office

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:33:00 GMT

Patch Tuesday next week will address critical holes in Windows and Office, but not a recent hole in Internet Explorer.

U.S. House passes cybersecurity research bill

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:07:00 GMT

The measure, passed by a vote of 422 to 5, would boost research and public education efforts to bolster flagging cybersecurity efforts.

Air Force taps IBM for secure cloud

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:58:00 GMT

Big Blue wins Air Force contract to provide security cloud environment able to support and protect defense and intelligence data around the world.

Billions to be spent on smart-grid cybersecurity

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:05:04 GMT

Utilities to invest $21 billion over the next five years to protect the smart grid against everything from terrorist attacks to natural disasters, according to a Pike Research report.

Report: Google, NSA talk defense partnership

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Electronic surveillance agency is finalizing an agreement to help Google ward off cyberattacks like those that originated in China, according to The Washington Post.

Microsoft investigates new Internet Explorer flaw

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Software maker says flaw could affect those running Windows XP who aren't using a "protected mode" that's turned on by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Government warns of looming cyberthreats

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:37:22 GMT

Appearing before a Senate panel, Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair warns of the growing impact and danger of new cyberattacks.

Twitter reveals torrent scam details

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:39:00 GMT

A phishing attack, which forced Twitter to reset passwords for many users, stemmed from a torrent scam that stole log-in information from certain accounts.

Researcher warns of risks from rogue iPhone apps

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

It would be fairly easy to get a rogue iPhone app approved by Apple, and once downloaded, it could get access to a host of information that could be used to spy on iPhone users, a security researcher says.

Apple patch plugs iPhone, iPod Touch holes

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:40:00 GMT

Several vulnerabilities patched in the latest Apple security update could allow an attacker to remotely take control of a device.

Twitter resets passwords after phishing attack

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:39:00 GMT

Unknown number of users whose accounts may have been compromised offsite get new passwords, company announces.