Security News

Bank tests heartbeat-encoded wristbands for online authentication (Naked Security)
2015-03-16 09:45

Halifax is trialing the use of a wristband to store our ECGs, given that our hearts are random number generators unique to every individual.

Online trust is at the breaking point (Help Net Security)
2015-03-16 07:38

IT security professionals around the globe believe the system of trust established by cryptographic keys and digital certificates, as well as the security of trillions of dollars of the world's econom...

Facebook faces class action lawsuit over children's online purchases (Naked Security)
2015-03-12 17:36

Facebook must defend itself against a California class action lawsuit that claims payments taken from children violate state laws.

False positive free online web application security scanner from Netsparker (Help Net Security)
2015-03-12 07:15

Netsparker launched their new enterprise online service offering Netsparker Cloud, which enables organizations to simultaneously scan hundreds and thousands of websites for vulnerabilities and securit...

Apple Pay: Bridging Online and Big Box Fraud (Krebs on Security)
2015-03-11 18:46

Lost amid the media firestorm these past few weeks about fraudsters turning to Apple Pay is this stark and rather unsettling reality: Apple Pay makes it possible for cyber thieves to buy...

Apartment complex threatens residents with $10k fines for negative online reviews (Naked Security)
2015-03-11 11:17

Ahhhh, Windermere Cay: the premiere, luxury, 100% smoke-free Florida community that's just minutes from Walt Disney World and miles from letting customers write honest reviews.