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Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
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Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.
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Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
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New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
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Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
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Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.
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New Trojan Targets Online Banking
Dyreza malware launches a man-in-the-middle attack that compromises SSL.
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HP Rolls Out Massive Cloud Network
New cloud combines worldwide access with local attention to data security.
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New Attack Targets Wireless Logins
A first cousin of the recent Heartbleed attack affects EAP-based wireless and peer-to-peer authentication.
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Geeks Petition for Free Lenovo BIOS
FOSS community acts to protect freedom of choice for laptop devices.