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Google to lengthen SSL encryption keys from August

By Jeremy Kirk | 24 May, 2013 07:00

Google plans to upgrade the security of its SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, an important component of secure communications.

Microsoft brushes off claim Xbox Live accounts were compromised

By Jeremy Kirk | 24 May, 2013 02:32

Microsoft brushed off a dubious hacker's claim on Thursday that he stole 47 million account credentials for Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service.

Could the Bitcoin network be used as an ultrasecure notary service?

By Jeremy Kirk | 24 May, 2013 01:10

Manuel Araoz, a 23-year-old developer in Argentina, has an idea for Bitcoin that doesn't focus on money.

Messaging application Line flags sensitive phrases in China

By Jeremy Kirk | 23 May, 2013 03:31

A mechanical engineering student in Taiwan has found the messaging application called Line warns and stops users in China from sending certain politically sensitive keywords.

U.S. power companies under frequent cyberattack

By Jeremy Kirk | 22 May, 2013 01:33

A survey of U.S. utilities shows many are facing frequent cyberattacks that could threaten a highly interdependent power grid supplying more than 300 million people, according to a congressional report.

Canadian regulator takes lighter view of Bitcoin

By Jeremy Kirk | 21 May, 2013 08:43

It appears Canada's anti-money laundering regulator will leave Bitcoin exchanges in the country alone for now.

Google Checkout to shut down in November

By Jeremy Kirk | 21 May, 2013 03:05

Google will retire its Checkout payment processing tool on Nov. 20, and warned retailers they will need to move to a different payment processing platform.

After two-year hiatus, EFF accepts bitcoin donations again

By Jeremy Kirk | 20 May, 2013 00:58

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has resumed accepting bitcoins donations, saying some of the legal ambiguity around the virtual currency has disappeared.

In a sea of malware, viruses make a small comeback

By Jeremy Kirk | 17 May, 2013 04:24

The computer virus seems to be making a subtle comeback.

Megaupload can appeal evidence ruling in NZ Supreme Court

By Jeremy Kirk | 16 May, 2013 05:13

New Zealand's Supreme Court on Thursday granted Megaupload leave to appeal a ruling that denied it access to evidence the U.S. government holds.

Mt. Gox accused of violating US money transfer regulations

By Jeremy Kirk | 16 May, 2013 02:08

The seizure of funds of the largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, was triggered by an alleged failure of the company to comply with U.S. financial regulations, according to a federal court document.

US federal court order halts Dwolla wire transfers to Mt. Gox

By Jeremy Kirk | 15 May, 2013 02:51

A not-yet-public U.S. federal court order has apparently halted wire transfers between payments startup Dwolla and the largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox.

It's better to call ahead before sending malware, Symantec finds

By Jeremy Kirk | 14 May, 2013 02:44

Hackers are finding it pays to call ahead before sending malware-laden email.

In legal fog, Kim Dotcom removes 3D gun design

By Jeremy Kirk | 13 May, 2013 05:53

Kim Dotcom has ordered the removal from his Mega file-storage service design plans for a controversial one-bullet plastic gun.

Payment card processors hacked in $45 million fraud

By Jeremy Kirk | 10 May, 2013 02:28

A vast debit card fraud scheme that allegedly netted $US45 million has been linked to the hacking of credit card processors in the US and India.

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