Trend Micro: Cyber crime up 40 percent in Latin America, Caribbean in 2012
Latin America is reportedly the new hot target for cyber criminals -- especially when it comes to illegally tapping into government, finance or energy agencies.
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Don't trust Apple, Verizon with your data, says EFF's privacy report
In its latest report, the U.S. privacy and civil liberties group warn that some companies should not be trusted with your data — but some should, and actively fight on the user's behalf.
Guardian Twitter accounts compromised, SEA takes credit
The Associated Press wasn't enough for the Syrian Electronic Army, which has now taken control of another publication's Twitter accounts.
Hacking suspect arrested for 'biggest cyberattack in history'
Remember Spamhaus? The attack was apparently conducted not from a bedroom, but an antenna-equipped mobile van.
Alert: Skype account hijack technique may affect all users
After six malicious takeovers of his Skype account, a frustrated security researcher has posted his attempts to get Skype's help. Here's how to protect yourself.
LivingSocial confirms hacking; More than 50 million accounts affected
UPDATED: LivingSocial is the latest major online property to be hacked. Here are more details about what to do next from company leaders.
CISPA 'dead' in Senate, privacy concerns cited
The chairman of a key Senate committee cited "insufficient" privacy protections in the cybersecurity bill, recently passed by the House. A new report says the Senate is drafting separate bills.
Plans to end warrantless email searches pass Senate committee
The privacy law governing how U.S. law enforcement can access email data after a certain time has been passed unanimously across both sides of the Senate.
China accounts for 41 percent of global computer attack traffic
Perhaps there's something in China's allegations that the United States is just as bad.
Anonymous calls for blackout against CISPA; a pity it won't work
We may all wail and gnash our teeth, but without the backing of tech firms, we've lost the case.