Latest news
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iOS flaw used to bypass iPhone's lockscreen
15.02.2013
The passcode lock in iPhones running iOS 6.x can be bypassed and anyone can access the photos, address book, make phone calls and send messages and emails from it, and more, by simply repeating the combination of calls and clicks demonstrated in a video by YouTube user videosdebarraquito.
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Encrypted video and texting for iPhone and iPad
28.01.2013
ZipaClip is a secure mobile video and texting application for iOS devices.
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Security vulnerabilities in ESPN ScoreCenter mobile app
18.01.2013
ESPN ScoreCenter, one of the most popular mobile sports apps on the market, has significant security vulnerabilities that could compromise users’ mobile devices, including the threat of data theft.
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Apple moves to prevent popular app scam tactic
10.01.2013
In an effort to prevent malicious apps from being inadvertently allowed to go on sale on the Apple App Store, the company has decided to make it difficult for developers to change the screenshots of their apps once they have been successfully vetted.
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VPN app for iOS and Android
09.01.2013
Private Communications announced its new personal VPN application for Android and iOS devices.
Spotlight

The CSO perspective on healthcare security and compliance
Posted on 20 May 2013. | Randall Gamby is the CSO of the Medicaid Information Service Center of New York. In this interview he discusses healthcare security and compliance challenges and offers a variety of tips.

Cyber espionage campaign uses professionally-made malware
Posted on 20 May 2013. | A massive cyber espionage campaign has been hitting government ministries, IT companies, academic research institutions, and more.

Ransomware adds password stealing to its arsenal
Posted on 17 May 2013. | Microsoft researchers are warning about a new variant of the well-known Reveton ransomware doing rounds.

IT security jobs: What's in demand and how to meet it
Posted on 15 May 2013. | Let's say you want a career in information security, where do you start? What credentials do you need? What are employers looking for? Read on to find some answers.

Hacking charge stations for electric cars
Posted on 15 May 2013. | Ofer Shezaf talks about what charge stations really are, why they have to be ‘smart’ and the potential risks created to the grid, to the car and most importantly to its owner’s privacy and safety.
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