New scoring systems for software security: CWSS and CWRAF

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• New scoring systems for software security: CWSS and CWRAF
• Supreme Court to weigh in on warrantless GPS tracking
• Symantec finds big differences in iOS, Android security
• Mastercard.com slammed again as punishment over WikiLeaks
• Groupon India data published on Internet, said researcher
• Symantec compares iOS and Android security
• Cellcrypt releases encrypted voice call app for the iPhone
• Nader lambastes Cisco, Chambers for lagging stock
• Man sentenced to 13 years in Operation 'Phish Phry'
• Why Google Health failed: Too litle, too soon
• LulzSec's parting Trojan is a false positive
• DHS releases software security scoring system
• 5 free ways to use crowdsourcing for investigations
• Apple warned of phishing attack threat to iPhone, iPad and Mac OS developers
• Sony 'cut corners' in protecting user data, lawsuit alleges
• FTC's Brill: New online privacy tools needed
• Mobile Payments: Don't Buy into It
• Rootkit infection requires Windows reinstall, says Microsoft

New scoring systems for software security: CWSS and CWRAF Posted: 28 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT Companies get a framework to evaluate software vulnerabilities, as the consequences of failing to patch flaws become clearer.

Supreme Court to weigh in on warrantless GPS tracking Posted: 28 Jun 2011 08:21 AM PDT The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a case involving the government's authority to conduct prolonged GPS tracking of suspects in criminal cases without first obtaining a court warrant

Symantec finds big differences in iOS, Android security Posted: 28 Jun 2011 07:16 AM PDT Apple iOS and Google Android have some big differences when it comes to mobile security, creating distinct potential vulnerabilities for enterprises embracing devices running these operating systems, according to analysis by Symantec.

Mastercard.com slammed again as punishment over WikiLeaks Posted: 28 Jun 2011 06:10 AM PDT MasterCard's main website was unavailable for some time on Tuesday as it appeared hackers were again targeting the company for its refusal to process donations for the whistle-blowing site WikiLeaks.

Groupon India data published on Internet, said researcher Posted: 28 Jun 2011 05:48 AM PDT The user database of Groupon's Indian subsidiary, SoSasta, was published on the Internet and indexed by Google, according to an Australian security consultant.

Symantec compares iOS and Android security Posted: 28 Jun 2011 04:31 AM PDT Apple's iOS and Google's Android smartphone platforms are more secure than traditional desktop-based operating systems, but are still susceptible to many existing categories of attacks, according toa 23-page report from security software vendor Symantec.

Cellcrypt releases encrypted voice call app for the iPhone Posted: 28 Jun 2011 03:51 AM PDT Cellcrypt released a version of its voice encryption software for Apple's iPhone on Tuesday, adding to its portfolio of software to prevent eavesdropping on calls.

Nader lambastes Cisco, Chambers for lagging stock Posted: 27 Jun 2011 01:16 AM PDT Now even Ralph Nader is on Cisco's case -- not for any breach of consumer ethics, but instead for breach of investor return.

Man sentenced to 13 years in Operation 'Phish Phry' Posted: 28 Jun 2011 02:27 AM PDT A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for managing a phishing operation in conjunction with Egyptian hackers that looted consumer bank accounts.

Why Google Health failed: Too litle, too soon Posted: 28 Jun 2011 02:10 AM PDT Google's personal health record service, Google Health, failed to take off due to poor marketing and a lack of functionality that consumers insist is required if they're to use the online medical records.

LulzSec's parting Trojan is a false positive Posted: 28 Jun 2011 12:14 AM PDT The LulzSec hacking group sailed off into the sunset Saturday, leaving behind a treasure trove of stolen data along with what some antivirus programs identified as a nasty surprise for anyone who downloaded the Torrent file: a Trojan horse program.

DHS releases software security scoring system Posted: 27 Jun 2011 04:00 AM PDT The Department of Homeland Security, along with the SANS Institute and Mitre, released a scoring system on Monday designed to help enterprises verify whether the software they are using meets reasonable standards for secure coding.

5 free ways to use crowdsourcing for investigations Posted: 27 Jun 2011 03:06 AM PDT We have all heard the phrase, "When all else fails, try, try again." But in an investigation, when your own skills aren't enough, your professional network can't support you, and your leads go cold, what is next? You need to try again, yes, but try a new approach. One new approach is to turn to the 'wisdom of crowds' for answers.

Apple warned of phishing attack threat to iPhone, iPad and Mac OS developers Posted: 27 Jun 2011 02:02 AM PDT Apple's website for Mac OS X, iPhone and iPad developers has a vulnerability that could lead to phishing attacks, according to a hacker group.

Sony 'cut corners' in protecting user data, lawsuit alleges Posted: 26 Jun 2011 11:39 PM PDT Three PlayStation Network users charge that Sony 'cut corners' in its efforts to protect personal data of its users.

FTC's Brill: New online privacy tools needed Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:47 PM PDT The mobile industry should adopt do-not-track tools, an FTC commissioner says.

Mobile Payments: Don't Buy into It Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:49 AM PDT If you're anywhere close to my age, you might remember the late Orson Wells making a pitch for Paul Masson saying, "We will sell no wine before its time." That boast may have been true for the vintner, but sadly it's not true in the technology industry.

Rootkit infection requires Windows reinstall, says Microsoft Posted: 27 Jun 2011 09:40 AM PDT Microsoft is telling Windows users that they'll have to reinstall the operating system if they get infected with a new rootkit that hides in the machine's boot sector.

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