Lawsuits threaten infosec research -- just when we need it most

How to keep your data private, step by step...

ZDNet Security February 21, 2018

Lawsuits threaten infosec research -- just when we need it most Security researchers and reporters have something in common: both hold the powerful accountable. But doing so has painted a target on their backs — and looming threats of legal action and lawsuits have many concerned. READ FULL STORY RELATED • Meet Coldroot, a nasty Mac trojan that went undetected for years Security 101: Here's how to keep your data private, step by step READ FULL STORY Meltdown-Spectre: Now the class action suits against Intel are starting to mount up READ FULL STORY The Savvy HR Leader's Guide to Digital Recruiting e-book eBooks from Microsoft Corporation 3 Key Benefits of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) White Papers from Sprint Heres a Quick Way to Validate Your Mobile Strategy White Papers from Sprint More Security 1. Cybercrime drains $600 billion a year from the global economy 2. Phishing schemes net hackers millions of dollars from Fortune 500 3. Cyber attackers are cashing in on cryptocurrency mining -- but here's why they're avoiding bitcoin Read more › Innovation 1. Google AI can predict your heart disease risk from eye scans 2. Sony wants to bring AI taxi services to Japanese streets 3. 3D-printed 'clip-on' turns smartphone into fully functional microscope Read more › Paranoia will destroy us: Why Chinese tech isn't spying on Americans The notion that the Chinese government would spy on corporations and our agencies with electronic devices manufactured by Chinese companies is not only absurd but would be catastrophic to furthering their ambitions in world trade. READ FULL STORY The Hard Costs of Network Outages White Papers from Windstream Communications Download Now Healthcare Mobility: Selecting the Right Device for Better Patient Care White Papers from Fujitsu Download Now Exclusive Insights at the CBS Broadcast Center: Cloud, Automation, & AI Live Event from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise & Intel Register Now PC Lifecycle Management Interactive eGuide White Papers from Dell Download Now More on Security Latest Anti-virus Software

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