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Data.gov.uk leak prompts password changes
A GDS spokeswoman claimed that other government websites had not been affected in the breach, which exposed usernames, email addresses and hashed passwords.
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Government retains dozens, not thousands, of zero-days
The number of vulnerabilities in the federal government arsenal hovers in the dozens, Columbia University Senior Research Scholar Jason Healey told a DEF CON 24 audience.
Security News
This time it’s personal: Data breaches
Under the placid waters of the corporate network, hackers lie in wait to launch a breach. Their prey? Sensitive personal information.
Features
This time it’s personal: Data breaches
Under the placid waters of the corporate network, hackers lie in wait to launch a breach. Their prey? Sensitive personal information. Teri Robinson reports.
Security News
iOS text message bug a nuisance, could have broader security implications
An iOS 8 bug in the Messages app causes iPhones to crash and reboot after receiving a specific string of Arabic characters.
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DDoS attacks grew in size, threats became more complex, Q3 reports say
A trio of third quarter reports from security firms reveal changes and complexities in the threat landscape.
Features
Acting out: Cyber simulation exercises
Simulation exercises show how companies should respond under a cyberattack, says HHS's Sara Hall.
Teri Robinson reports.
Security News
POODLE exploits SSL 3.0 fallback
Researchers at Google have discovered a flaw in SSL 3.0 that allows attackers to exploit the popular cryptography protocol and intercept communications.
Security News
Second class action suit filed against CHS
A class action suit filed in a New Mexico court accused the health system of failing to follow appropriate security measures.
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DDoS down globally, on increase in Americas in Q2, report says
DDoS attacks declined in Q2 while Zeus, Storm and Heartbleed made their marks on security, an Akamai report on the state of the internet shows.