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Adobe ColdFusion exploit spreading

The weakness allows for an intruder to quietly have access to any files stored on the server.

Another Subway hacker pleads guilty

Another Subway hacker pleads guilty

Adrian-Tiberiu Oprea, a Romanian man, admitted that he helped steal payment card data from hundreds of U.S.-based point-of-sale (POS) systems at the sandwich chain.

Convenience store operator discloses payment card breach

Mapco disclosed this week that hackers compromised its payment card processing systems to steal credit and debit card information belonging to an unknown number of customers.

McAfee acquires Stonesoft for next-generation firewall technology

Intel-owned McAfee has acquired next-generation firewall maker Stonesoft for $389 million, the companies announced Monday.

Report: Twitter warns news outlets to be on guard against account takeover attempts

The microblogging service told news organizations that they will continue to be "high value targets to hackers."

Federal judge rejects FBI request to hack alleged fraudster

The FBI sought to obtain a special warrant to install surveillance software on the suspect's computer.

Keys pleads innocent to Anonymous conspiracy charges

The not-guilty plea came a day after Reuters fired the Keys from his role as deputy social media editor.

Microsoft issues replacement for botched patch

Microsoft is now issuing a replacement patch for a fix that was shelved two weeks ago after customers reported problems resulting after they installed it.

Reuters fires Keys amid Anonymous-linked indictment

According to an interview he subsequently conducted with Politico, Keys said Reuters never mentioned the indictment as a reason for his firing.

Java 8 release pushed back due to security concerns

Mark Reinhold, the chief architect of the Java platform group, announced the delay late last week.