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Let's face it. Software has holes. And hackers love to exploit them. New vulnerabilities appear almost daily. If you have software - we all do - you need to keep tabs on the latest vulnerabilities.
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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.
Security remains an 'afterthought' in enterprise mobility
Enterprises in Asia generally do not prioritize security but instead focus on using BYOD to attract young talent and for productivity, according to participants in a ZDNet roundtable.
Oracle releases latest round of Java security patches
Oracle has released critical patch updates containing 40 security fixes across Java SE products.
Encrypt your OS X email and files the easy way
GPG Mail from GPGTools protects your email from prying eyes by using public key encryption via OpenPGP. It's by far the simplest and easiest way to encrypt email (and files) on the Mac.
Don’t let NSA paranoia destroy your productivity
There's an awful lot of paranoia going around these days. But the biggest threats to your privacy don't come from the NSA or the FBI. They come from private companies building massive databases to track your movements. Here's a sensible set of strategies to minimize privacy risks.
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.
Yahoo reveals US government made 13,000 requests for user data
The company joins Microsoft, Facebook and Apple in publishing data on surveillance requests coming from law enforcement agencies.
EU not ready to award India 'data secure' status
An EU-commissioned study has found gaps in the adequacy of India's system, which could prompt legislative changes in order for Indian outsourcing firms to continue their European business.
Researchers able to predict Apple iOS-generated hotspot passwords
Although iOS generates seemingly random passwords for its hotspots to eliminate the use of 'default' passwords, researchers at a German university have found that they are able to break these passwords in under a minute.
Trove of medical devices found to have password problems
Surgical devices, ventilators, defibrillators, and monitors are among the equipment at risk.
Norway's Jottacloud offers data sheltered from US snooping
NSA snooping and the Patriot Act have raised thoughts about storing cloud data with non-American companies and outside the USA. Norway's Jottacloud is pitching for that business…
ZDNetGovWeek: NSA chaos continues, big tech fights back
The ongoing chaos that is the NSA story continues. Google, Microsoft, and Facebook try to get permission to tell the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. That doesn't work out so well, and all we get are aggregated numbers and more aggravation.
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.
U.S. government loosens gag order on security-related data requests
In response to stories about widespread spying by the NSA, some giant tech companies asked the government for permission to disclose more details about national security orders. The government has now granted those requests, with significant restrictions that have Microsoft and Google agreeing they don't go far enough.
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.