New Samsung flaw allows 'total bypass' of Android lock screen
Another day, another lock screen flaw. Some Samsung devices running Android 4.1.2 can allow a 'total bypass' of the device's lock screen.
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Ryan Naraine
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Justice Dept. (almost) reneges on email privacy law stance, but the devil is in the details
Probably for the better, the Justice Department has reversed its decision to fight for greater access to email accounts and private messages on social networks. Well, kind of.
Justice Dept. to Congress: We want greater email, Facebook, Twitter snooping powers
As a US House committee prepares to meet to discuss changing outdated email privacy laws, the US government will today tell lawmakers that it wants greater powers to access email data, along with social networking data, such as Facebook and Twitter private messages.
Telecom firms dig in their heels over cybersecurity reform
The Obama Administration may consider cybersecurity a hot topic, but telecom firms aren't happy with some proposed changes.
Hacker sentenced for over three years after stealing iPad data
After stealing the data of over 120,000 iPad users including NYC Mayor Bloomberg, one U.S.-based hacker has found himself in jail.
North Korea blames US, South for cyberattack 'sabotage'
North Korea had laid the blame for cyberattacks at the feet of its southern counterpart and the United States.
Obama: Cybersecurity 'key' in talks with China
Will talks between Presidents Obama and Xi Jinping shed light on accusations that China is a source of cyberattacks?
CEOs ask Obama for soft approach to cyberattacks
CEOs from various industries have agreed that cyberattacks are a threat, but a "soft touch" is required.
Senator warns banks of cyberattack risk, Chase Bank targeted within minutes
Whether connected or not, the timing was ironic.
Is cybercrime more of a threat than terrorism?
Intelligence officials believe so, saying that cyberattackers are the main threat against the United States in the modern era.