Easy Passwords Found In RockYou Data Leak

Analysis of the 32 million passwords recently exposed in the breach of social media application developer RockYou last month provides further proof that consumers routinely use easy to guess login credentials. Read the full article. The Register...

MS to Educate on Malware in Counterfeit Software

Citing a rising tide of complaints from people who unknowingly bought counterfeit software infected with malware, Microsoft announced the launch of educational initiatives and enforcement actions in over 70 countries to raise awareness of counterfeit software and to protect consumers. Read the fu...

BofA, Citigroup Warn of Mass. Security Breach

Two of the largest U.S. banks — Bank of America and Citigroup — have issued new credit and debit cards to Massachusetts customers after running into data-safety concerns. Bank of America and Citigroup each recently issued replacement cards to consumers, telling them in letters that their account...