Stories Tagged as
Security
If you're having Internet trouble, blame the DNS Changer
by
Molly Wood
Jul 9, 2012
Is a computer of yours other than the one you’re reading this on not connecting to the Internet this morning? Plus, aliens come to earth and they love Andy Gibb.
FBI busts online thieves, Orbitz checks your computer type
by
Molly Wood
Jun 27, 2012
The FBI announces busts, and the travel website Orbitz tailors its results to your machine.
The LinkedIn hack: What you need to do about it
by
Molly Wood
Jun 7, 2012
And are we just stuck with the current problematic password system forever? Yes. Yes, we are.
White House summit on botnet combat held
by
Molly Wood
May 31, 2012
Industry titans gather to figure out how to keep people off zombie networks.
As London readies for Olympics, some fear chaos
May 8, 2012
British authorities are checking their level of preparedness for the Summer Olympics in London in July. Some Brits say they aren’t ready.
Are you leaving your Facebook house unlocked?
by
Molly Wood
May 7, 2012
A new report says millions of us are making life easier for thieves and snoops.
Why the U.S. should worry about cyber security
Apr 25, 2012
A former national security official who served in three White Houses explains why the U.S. needs to begin regulating the cyber industry to protect its citizens from theft, or worse.
For public good, not for profit.
CISPA: Necessary protection or invasion of privacy?
by
Molly Wood
Apr 17, 2012
The battle over a new bill heats up. Plus, what are the hippest music cities in the world? You'll never guess.
Business booming for those who fortify homes
by
David Brancaccio
and Jeremy Hobson
Apr 13, 2012
We hear a lot about the strain on the housing market -- but what about the barriers we put up to protect our homes?
Credit card numbers stolen: Your guide to freaking out
by
Molly Wood
Apr 3, 2012
Up to 1.5 million credit card numbers for Visa and MasterCard accounts have been stolen from the databases of a company called Global Payments. Plus, understanding evolution through evolving robots.