Microsoft unleashes bug bounty program — for betas, too
The software giant's bug bounty program will aim to fix security flaws, bugs, and vulnerabilities even before products are released.
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Oracle releases latest round of Java security patches
Oracle has released critical patch updates containing 40 security fixes across Java SE products.
BlackBerry issues 'critical' security warning for Z10 phones
The first flagship BlackBerry 10 phone contains a "critical" bug that could allow hackers to crack open the device and pilfer files and data.
Congressman denies report claiming NSA can listen to calls without warrants
CORRECTED: The politician who allegedly said the U.S. National Security Agency can listen to phone calls of both U.S. residents and foreign nationals without a court order debunks the original report.
Ad exec: Online ad industry complicit in NSA PRISM datamining
A leading figure in digital advertising says the ad industry is complicit in the NSA mass-data spying program, PRISM.
EU 'assessing U.S. relationship' amid PRISM spying claims
In a letter obtained by ZDNet, the EU justice chief hints at consequences to come for the U.S. government if European citizens were targeted by the NSA's PRISM program.
Microsoft misses Google-found flaw in Patch Tuesday updates
Despite rolling out five security updates, Microsoft missed out a patch for a zero-day flaw in Windows. And it just so happened it was discovered by its main rival in the business space.
Eight members of international cybercrime ring charged
After allegedly trying to steal $15 million from U.S. banking customers, U.S. feds haven't taken the conspiracy lightly.
Pentagon bids for $23 billion to combat cyberthreats
The Pentagon has called for $23 billion to be spent through fiscal 2018 to combat global cybercrime.
Obama defends NSA surveillance: 'Nobody is listening to your phonecalls'
President Obama has called NSA surveillance a "modest encroachment" on privacy.