Security News

Payments via Facebook Messenger soon to be a reality (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 11:26

A few months from now, US-based users of Facebook's Messenger app will be able to send and receive money via it for free, the company has announced on Tuesday. The option will be available in the A...

Many Android and iOS apps still vulnerable to FREAK attacks (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 10:01

Your browser may no longer be vulnerable to FREAK attacks, but what about the mobile apps you use? According to FireEye researchers, who have tested the most popular apps both for Android and for iOS,...

Forget tap-and-pay, just snap-and-pay with your selfies! (Naked Security)
2015-03-18 09:07

Chinese e-commerce megabrand Alibaba wants to use selfies for payment processing.

Why senior managers need to be involved in data security (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 07:34

The networking environment has changed radically in recent times. In today's world of increasing wireless use, widespread BYOD, more home working, more remote access, more consumer devices and the hug...

Native Hadoop security tools are not enough (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 07:33

While an overwhelming majority of Hadoop users agree that data security is a critical requirement, most disagree or are not sure that its native security tools provide enough protection for their sens...

The need for information security innovation (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 07:31

The increasing number of connected devices is multiplying the probability of cyberattacks on companies across sectors. This is compelling organizations to adopt cybersecurity solutions in order to sec...

SSL Labs unveils free open source tool, new APIs (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 07:30

Qualys SSL Labs now includes free assessment APIs, accompanied by a free open source tool that can be used for bulk and automated testing of websites. These new enhancements provide the same results a...