Matthew Keys Sentenced to Two Years for Aiding Anonymous
The former Tribune Company employee was convicted of giving Anonymous information that helped hackers access an LA Times server and…
Hacker Lexicon: What Are White Hat, Gray Hat and Black Hat Hackers?
Here’s how to distinguish the colors of the hacker rainbow. The post Hacker Lexicon: What Are White Hat, Gray Hat…
That ‘Badlock’ Bug Is More Hype Than Hurt
A security bug dubbed “Badlock” by the company that discovered it has now been renamed “Sadlock” by critics who say…
The Feds’ Battle With Apple Isn’t Over—It Just Moved to New York
The government backed down in the San Bernardino iPhone case, but it’s not giving up its fight to compel Apple…
Spy Tool Ruling Inches the Stingray Debate Closer to the Supreme Court
A Maryland appellate court delivered a strong blow to law enforcement and rebuked the government for its secrecy around the…
Bug Bounty Guru Katie Moussouris Will Help Hackers and Companies Play Nice
Katie Moussouris is branching out as an independent consultant to help companies and organizations launch bug bounty programs. The post…
Reddit Hints—Without Saying Anything—That It Got a National Security Letter
The tech giant appeared to kill its so-called “warrant canary” in the 2015 transparency report it issued today. The post…
Why Hospitals Are the Perfect Targets for Ransomware
As a third hospital gets hit with what is likely ransomware, experts explain why they are such vulnerable marks for…
The FBI Drops Its Case Against Apple After Finding a Way Into That iPhone
The government announced today that an alternative method for breaking into the phone has worked. The post The FBI Drops…
Hype Around the Mysterious ‘Badlock’ Bug Raises Criticism
A web site and logo created to draw attention to the mysterious bug is instead drawing criticism for the people…