IE 'protected mode' weakness leaks

Researchers have found a chink in Internet Explorer’s ‘protected mode’ security armour that hints at trouble for other Windows apps built around the technology, including Google’s Chrome and Adobe’s new Reader X.

Juniper acquires virtualization security firm

Juniper Networks Monday announced it has acquired Altor Networks, a provider of virtualization security for data centers, for $95 million.

7 reasons security pros fail

Dan Lohrmann provides a visual version of his tips for professional success

The cloud that broke the stack

Here's another reason cloud computing is tricky from a security perspective: It breaks pieces of the stack beneath many of your favorite apps.

WikiLeaks: How China pressured Google

Google's struggles to operate its search engine in China worsened after a high-ranking Chinese official Googled himself only to find "results critical of him," according to a new cable released by WikiLeaks on Saturday.

WikiLeaks: Never say die, 355 new sites

WikiLeaks has asked the Web community to open mirror sites so it cannot be downed or censored and said Monday that 355 new sites are already up.

Why security pros fail (and what to do about it)

Dan Lohrmann identifies 7 common security career challenges and how to solve each one

Website of India investigation agency attacked

The website of a key investigative agency of the Indian government was hacked and defaced late Friday, according to a government official.

Google quashes 13 Chrome bugs

Google on Thursday patched 13 vulnerabilities in Chrome as it shifted the most stable edition of the browser to version 8.

Top security predictions for 2011

Aside from the festivities of the holidays, one thing that always makes December special is the combination of reflecting on the year gone by, and looking ahead to what the next year might hold. It is filled with top 10 lists and predictions on every imaginable topic.