More code deploys means fewer security headaches
Contrary to what you might think, updating code a lot can cut security issues in half -- and improve software quality
Paul Krill | 23 Jun | Read more
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Newer, stronger security core for Google's Android N
Google continues to hone Android's security capabilities, with features in the Android N upgrade due this fall prefaced by the Android for Work security apparatus and other security updates in last year's Android Marshmallow release.
Paul Krill | 20 May | Read more
JavaScript founder Brendan Eich's company could face legal action
Major content providers object to Brave Software’s business model; company counters, saying it's "not the enemy"
Paul Krill | 08 Apr | Read more
Node.js 5.7 released ahead of impending OpenSSL updates
Once again, OpenSSL fixes must be evaluated by keepers of the popular server-side JavaScript platform
Paul Krill | 01 Mar | Read more
Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security
With the use of passwords coming under increased scrutiny, Microsoft is taking steps to move beyond them in Windows 10. Its biggest move: Joining the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance and adding support for the biometrics technology in the upcoming <a href="http://www.infoworld.com/article/2688078/microsoft-windows/microsoft-windows-165000-first-look-windows-10.html">upgrade of the OS, which has been slated to ship this year</a>.
Paul Krill | 18 Feb | Read more
Obama: Tech companies and government must share threat data
President Barack Obama signed an executive order today on cyber security that aims to ward off digital threats that imperil both the economy and national security.
Paul Krill | 14 Feb | Read more
Mobile app security grabs feds' attention
Recognizing the increased use of mobile apps at businesses, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a U.S. government agency, has come forward with recommendations on vetting security of these applications with steps ranging from risk management to testing.
Paul Krill | 02 Feb | Read more
In pictures: The mixed fate of Sun tech under Oracle
From Java to SPARC, critical Sun technologies have lived on, been cut loose, or lost their luster in the four years since the Oracle acquisition
Paul Krill | 17 Jan | Read more
Java 8 release delayed until next year
The new version of standard Java was due this September, but the need for more work on security issues and Project Lambda have pushed the release date back to the first quarter of 2014
Paul Krill | 18 Apr | Read more
Oracle releases Java patch update
The February patch was offered today -- ahead of schedule -- and contains fixes for 50 vulnerabilities
Paul Krill | 01 Feb | Read more
Java security comes down to 'war of attrition'
Users and Oracle both need to do their part against a malware industrial complex that can quickly attack any security hole
Paul Krill | 15 Jan | Read more
Ubuntu Linux search fix leaves prime critic unsatisfied
Canonical upgrades Ubuntu Linux, and the client-side version features the controversial search capability
Paul Krill | 18 Oct | Read more
Java developers remain bullish despite security problems
Though the platform has had issues lately, developers don't see them as deal breakers in Java deployments
Paul Krill | 04 Oct | Read more
Jenkins integration server suffers security vulnerabilities
Four vulnerabilities, including two affecting the Jenkins core and one deemed critical, have been identified
Paul Krill | 17 Sep | Read more
Security remains a top concern for cloud app builders
Security, cited as an issue with cloud computing when the concept began to take hold several years ago, remains a pivotal concern for developers, an IBM official stressed on Wednesday afternoon.
Paul Krill | 20 Oct | Read more