Government's best role in an ID ecosystem: consumer
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace envisions an industry-led ecosystem to securely manage identities in cyberspace; the test of its success might well be government's willingness to adopt it.
Xerox DocuShare CPX unclutters the digital paper
Xerox DocuShare CPX 6.5 is a content management system that combines high-level content management with sophisticated workflow.
Sony says PlayStation users' data protected, but take precautions anyway
Sony says credit card information for 77 million users was encrypted and appears not to have been taken, but the investigation is continuing.
US-Russian dictionary defines cyber war, other concepts
The Critical Terminology Foundations provides definitions for 20 key cybersecurity concepts agreed upon by U.S. and Russian contributors, which is called a "first step for creating international cybersecurity agreements."
DHS secretary: 'Cyberspace is civilian space'
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano outlines DHS efforts to help protect government and civilian cyberspace sectors but stresses the need for private-sector cooperation.
Franken sets hearing on iPhone tracking
In the thick of privacy questions resulting from the discovery that Apple monitors consumers' GPS locations in an unprotected way, Sen. Al Franken announces a hearing on the subject.
How an IP address can reveal your location
Research team develops a method that can pinpoint a user’s location within a half-mile, a geolocation accuracy 50 times more accurate than current systems used.
Oak Ridge still without Internet access due to malware attack
Malware delivered to the lab through a successful spear phishing attack keeps the facility's Internet access shut down as technicians work to identify, isolate and clean up the infection.
What can China teach the U.S. about IT security?
A recent study shows a "strong correlation" between the amount of interaction companies have with government and their level of IT security. But can an approach that works in Asia work in the United States?
Researchers debate iPhone tracking, as a jailbreak solution appears
The accuracy of Apple's iPhone location tracking is debatable, and it could depend on phone reception. But if you're worried, a jailbreak app can prevent tracking.
Panel adds future-proofing, wireless pieces to smart grid plan
NIST's Smart Grid Interoperability Panel sets standards for upgrading smart meters and issues guidelines for using wireless communications in a secure, intelligent electric system.
'Secure' flash drives need to take it to the next level
New key drives are more secure, but still hackable until they get to Level 3.
New iPhone app keeps an eye on users, including teleworkers
The new iPhone application iKeyGuard is rolled out, and two scientists discover the same device is keeping tabs on your locations in an unprotected way.
Cyber thieves stealing fewer records – why is that bad news?
A pair of cybersecurity studies show how hackers and criminals adroitly adapt to a shifting IT environment while systems defenders stand still.
We're no. 3: Which countries passed U.S. as top perceived cyber threat?
The United States is in the middle of the pack of countries implementing IT security measures, and a McAfee report suggests one reason why.
Microsoft includes new advisories in April security update
Microsoft has released two security advisories that included solutions as part of its massive April security update.
Is China out-gunning U.S. in cyber war?
The pace of cyber espionage between China and the United States has accelerated in recent years, and China, with a campaign investigators call 'Byzantine Hades,' may have taken the upper hand, according to a Reuters report citing State Department cables and security experts.
Next PIV card could include iris recognition
The new draft biometric data specifications for Personal Identity Verification cards include requirements for optional iris recognition and updated on-card fingerprint comparisons.
Trusted Identities plan a 'major step' toward securing online transactions
The private sector will take the lead in the Obama administration's National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, with government playing merely a supporting role.
Justice, FBI bust 2 million-computer Coreflood botnet
Agents used a tactic new in the United States to disable malware on the long-running operation; 13 people were charged.
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