Tech tattoos turn into input devices, thanks to Microsoft and MIT
The DuoSkin from MIT Media Lab and Microsoft can be used as an input-, an output-, or communication device, depending on the user’s needs.
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President Obama is making USCYBERCOM a separate entity
As it stands, the U.S. Cyber Command is joined with the NSA, but according to recent reports this may change.
Cisco reveals it has been under attack for years: $570 million says you can hack Cisco too
Cisco Systems, Inc. has confirmed that the NSA-linked tools have targeted its Adaptive Security Appliance and PIX firewalls.
Governmental ignorance: FTC courts hackers attending Black Hat
FTC courts hackers attending Black Hat, an amusing and frivolous action–at least for now.
Most cyber-attacks come from the U.S.A., not red-flag countries
If you think you’re safe from a cyber-attack because you block “red-flag” countries such as Iran, Russia, North Korea, and China, think again.
Top InfoSec researcher: Share code, ideas
Top security researcher Dan Kaminsky says a single government agency to oversee cybersecurity is needed to avert emerging threats.
HVAC industry in trouble: hackers attack WiFi thermostats
Hackers have learned to freeze (or melt) occupants under control of your WiFi thermostat. As IoT increases, so does the risk of infiltration.
Shadowy cyber-espionage group Strider: What do they want?
Cyberespionage group Strider seems to be a major player in cyberwarfare.
Free cash: Apple enters bug bounty sweepstakes
Many technology companies offer bug bounty programs to help them find vulnerabilities in their product. The biggest tech company of all, however, has been absent… until now.
Ransomware moves from small fry to big fish
Ransomware has been around a while but only recently have attackers begun targeting large organizations. Cisco offers some tips to minimize the risks.