Security articles

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  Sprint and SoftBank promise not to use Chinese networking equipment, says lawmaker

  By Dieter Bohn on March 28, 2013 11:29 pm + 27 comments

  As Sprint's proposed buyout by Japanese carrier SoftBank rumbles forward, it looks like the usual Continue reading…

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  How employers are using cute kittens to avoid cyberattacks

  By Tom Warren on March 28, 2013 07:29 am + 18 comments

  The next time you receive a company-wide email at work that includes images of kittens, you might Continue reading…

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  US Congress restricts government purchase of Chinese computer equipment, citing cyber-espionage concerns

  By Dante D'Orazio on March 27, 2013 06:17 pm + 19 comments

  The latest US appropriations bill, signed into law just this week, includes a provision that is Continue reading…

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  MailChimp rewarding users with ten percent discount for enabling two-step authentication

  By Chris Welch on March 27, 2013 10:29 am + 6 comments

  Google and Apple can't exactly reward customers who make their accounts more secure with two-step Continue reading…

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  Major security hole allows Apple passwords to be reset with only email address, date of birth (update)

  By Chris Welch on March 22, 2013 02:42 pm + 258 comments

  Apple yesterday rolled out two-step verification, a security measure that promises to further shield Continue reading…

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  Apple introduces two-step verification for Apple ID, iCloud accounts

  By Chris Welch on March 21, 2013 02:55 pm + 69 comments

  Apple is finally ramping up security around Apple ID / iCloud accounts with the introduction of Continue reading…

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  Company owned by Sony and Philips sues Apple for patent infringement

  By Matt Macari on March 20, 2013 05:54 pm + 35 comments

  Intertrust Technologies, a software and patent holding company based in Silicon Valley, announced Continue reading…

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  Galaxy Note II security flaw lets intruders gain full device access

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on March 20, 2013 01:40 pm + 66 comments

  Intruders can gain full access to a locked Galaxy Note II due to a bug in the device's lockscreen, Continue reading…

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  Microsoft confirms 'high-profile' employee Xbox Live accounts hacked

  By Dieter Bohn on March 19, 2013 10:41 pm + 32 comments

  As more of the story about the simultaneous cyber attack and real-world "Swatting" carried out Continue reading…

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  BlackBerry 10 isn't secure enough for the British government (update)

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on March 19, 2013 06:43 pm + 119 comments

  The British government has determined that BlackBerry's new devices are not secure enough for Continue reading…