Security News

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...

What security tools do healthcare organizations lack? (Help Net Security)
2015-03-05 09:20

The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) has completed a three-month review of its approach to cyber risk management for the healthcare industry. The effort was focused on understanding the cha...

New DDoS attack and tools use Google Maps plugin as proxy (Help Net Security)
2015-02-25 12:44

Attackers are using Joomla servers with a vulnerable Google Maps plugin installed as a platform for launching DDoS attacks. A known vulnerability in a Google Maps plugin for Joomla allows the plugi...

NSA Hackers Get the 'Ungettable' With Rich Catalog of Custom	Tools
2013-12-31 10:08

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/12/nsa-hacking-catalogue/ By Kim Zetter Threat Level Wired.com 12.30.13