News about security

'Phishing' scams explode worldwide: researchers

Those insidious email scams known as phishing, in which a hacker uses a disguised address to get an Internet user to install malware, rose 87 percent worldwide in the past year.
23 June 2013 13:11

Kazakhstan special services can tap phones: media

Kazakhstan’s state security services are capable of intercepting telephone conversations, controlling Internet traffic and accessing SMS and MMS messages of Kazakhstan citizens.
20 June 2013 17:37

Google asks US court to allow data query release

Google said Tuesday it asked a special US court handling national security investigations for permission to publish the number of government requests for data to the Internet giant.
19 June 2013 14:18

US reaffirms defence treaty with Philippines

The United States on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to a defence treaty with the Philippines, which is currently embroiled in a territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea.
02 June 2013 11:39

US defence chief accuses China of cyber spying

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday accused China of waging cyber espionage against the United States, stepping up pressure on Beijing over the issue ahead of a key summit between their leaders.
01 June 2013 14:59

AT&T lets people control homes using smartphones

US telecom titan AT&T launched a service Friday to use smartphones or tablets to activate home alarm systems and perform other duties like open doors for guests or adjust the temperature.
27 April 2013 11:36

Delta CEO objects to air security rule change

The top executive of a major US airline has voiced opposition to a change in security regulations that will allow small pocket knives, baseball bats and other previously banned sporting equipment aboard airplanes.
09 March 2013 19:03

Malaysia launches attack to clear out militants

Malaysian fighter jets launched air strikes on a defiant group of Filipino intruders Tuesday as security forces sought to end a three-week incursion that has already killed 27 people.
05 March 2013 11:54

Israel PM: exposing intelligence harms security

Exposure of intelligence activities can "badly damage" state security, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in his first remarks on the arrest and death of a jailed Australian-Israeli with Mossad links.
18 February 2013 17:46

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