Data Security

Security researchers have found a way to exploit vulnerabilities in Verizon Wireless Network Extender units to spy on victims' cell phone usage. They are set to disclose details at the upcoming Black Hat and DefCon shows.

A study from the California's attorney general closely examines recent breaches in a state whose notification law is now a decade old.

Mapco Express suffered a credit card breach in March and April after hackers infected its systems with malware.

The Indianapolis-based health insurer must pay the Department of Health and Human Services $1.7 million to avoid heftier fines under HIPAA for its 137-day long breach ending in 2010.

The FTC says it wants businesses to improve data security for consumers, but two companies that were victims of data breaches believe the governing agency is overstepping its bounds.

The intruder "Guccifer" has apparently struck again, following up on his attacks of other high-profile people, including the family and friends of former President George H.W. Bush.

Customers that used their credit and debit cards during the month of February may have had their data exposed.

Following an attack on itsJapanese website, Konami joins Ubisoft and Nintendo as the third video game company within two weeks to be targeted by hackers.