Security News

Chrome extension thwarts user profiling based on typing behavior (Help Net Security)
2015-07-28 13:55

The problems with passwords have already been well documented, and the main problem with static biometrics ("something you are": fingerprints, retina patterns, etc.) is that they can't be changed. ...

NSA Says It Will End Access to 215 Records in November (Threatpost)
2015-07-28 13:25

The National Security Agency says that once its legal authority to conduct Section 215 bulk telephone surveillance ends on Nov. 29, its analysts no longer will be allowed to access the database...

distrochecker: Cross Distribution Exploit Testing Tool - Redhat Local Privilege Escalation CVE-2015-(3245,3246) (Reddit)
2015-07-28 13:18

Critical vulnerability in Apple App Store, iTunes revealed (ZDNet)
2015-07-28 13:18

Internet Needs a New Security Model (InfoRiskToday)
2015-07-28 12:18

Cybercriminals Use Angler Exploit Kit to Target PoS Systems (SecurityWeek)
2015-07-28 12:18

Stagefright Vulnerability in Android Phones (Schneier blog)
2015-07-28 12:18

Serious Android Flaw: Devices At Risk (InfoRiskToday)
2015-07-28 12:18

Brinks Super-Secure Smart Safes: Not So Secure (WIRED)
2015-07-28 12:18

One in 600 websites exposes sensitive info via easily accessible .git folder (Help Net Security)
2015-07-28 12:04

Git is the most popular tool for software version control out there. Created by Linus Torvalds to facilitate Linux kernel development, Git is a boon for software developers as it allows different deve...