Latest news
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Malicious browser extensions are hijacking Facebook accounts
13.05.2013
Facebook users - especially those in Brazil - are being targeted with malicious browser extensions trying to hijack Facebook profiles, warns Microsoft.
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FinFisher spy kit's C&C servers are popping up around the world
02.05.2013
Some two months ago, Reporters Without Borders have identified UK-based Gamma International as one of the "enemies of the Internet" due to their FinFisher spyware tool kit being used by a number of oppressive governments.
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Firefox enhances private browsing
03.04.2013
Mozilla released Firefox 20 that fixes several security and stability issues.
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Adobe patches Flash again as Firefox users are under attack
27.02.2013
Adobe is urging users to update their Flash Player for the third time this month, as once again the company is aware of vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild in targeted attacks.
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Adobe patches Acrobat and Reader, Mozilla debuts Firefox built-in PDF viewer
20.02.2013
Adobe has pushed out the announced update for Acrobat and Reader that patches the two vulnerabilities that were recently exploited in attacks in the wild.
Spotlight

Is it time to professionalize information security?
Posted on 23 May 2013. | The issue of whether or not information security professionals should be licensed to practice has already been the topic of many a passionate debate.

Review: Logging and Log Management
Posted on 22 May 2013. | Every security practitioner should be aware of the overwhelming advantages of logging and perusing logs for discovering system intrusions. But logging and log management comes with its own set of difficulties.

Experts highlight top data breach vulnerabilities
Posted on 22 May 2013. | Hidden vulnerabilities lie in everyday activities that can expose personal information and lead to data breach, including buying gas with a credit card or wearing a pacemaker.

A closer look at Mega cloud storage
Posted on 21 May 2013. | Once a novelty, nowadays many cloud storage services are fighting for their piece of the market in the virtual world. Mega offers 50GB of free space with great pricing on Pro accounts.

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.
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