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Apple on Tuesday released iOS 6.1.3, the latest software update for iPhone and iPads, which fixes a security flaw that lets anyone with physical access to the device bypass the screen lock feature.

Federal authorities have charged two California men with remotely hacking into the computerized cash registers of various merchants to obtain fraudulent gift cards.

Google on Tuesday announced that it now fully supports DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) validation on its Google Public DNS resolvers. Previously, the search giant accepted and forwarded DNSSEC-formatted messages but didn’t actually perform validation.

GFI Software, maker of the VIPRE antivirus product line and other security tools and services, on Monday said that it would spin off its security business unit.

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A vulnerability discovered by researchers at UC Berkeley enabled attackers to eavesdrop on and modify calls and text messages sent using T-Mobile's "Wi-Fi Calling" feature, the researchers told SecurityWeek Tuesday.

Security isn’t sexy. In fact, many people think it’s boring. When it comes to selling security, whether as a concept or in a true “sales” context, the lack of interest in security is compounded by the fact that it’s not urgent (or it doesn’t seem urgent) — until it is.

A federal judge brought the hammer down on a man convicted of hacking the AT&T Website and accessing email addresses belonging to 120,000 Apple iPad owners. The judge sentenced Andrew Auernheimer today to 41 months in prison, ignoring a request for probation that he made last week in a pre-sentencing memo that argued his actions were not driven by any intent to defraud or do damage to AT&T.

Protecting critical infrastructure companies means securing the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems that monitor and manage their activities. Unfortunately however, security in the world of SCADA networks is often bolted-on, leaving enterprises with security holes for hackers to walk through.

VMware recently appeared to confirm they are working with public cloud providers to build vCloud-based offerings under the name vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service. This is an interesting approach, though they haven’t yet provided all of the details.

A casino in Melbourne, Australia is hoping to recuperate their losses, after a high-stakes card player scammed them out of millions of dollars before being caught. The scam took advantage of the Crown Towers’ camera system, which was compromised during the heist.

MUMBAI - Mumbai police have set up India's first "social media lab" to monitor Facebook, Twitter and other networking sites, sparking concerns about freedom of speech online.

A Russian security researcher accused China-based Huawei during a Black Hat Europe presentation last week of being slow to address security issues, stating that their 3G and 4G mobile broadband devices were vulnerable to attack due to problems with their update channel.

Gamers have an additional safety consideration this morning, thanks in part to the platforms developed by houses such as EA, which expose them to risk by design. Two Malta-based researchers presented findings last week during Black Hat Europe that show a combination of issues that can expose gamers to cyberattack.

SEOUL - Cheon Joon-Sahng may not look like an elite warrior, but the shy, South Korean high school student has been fully trained for a frontline role in any future cyber battle with North Korea.