Sears 'Actively Reviewing' Systems for Signs of Cyber Breach
Sears said it is reviewing its systems and has yet to find any signs of a security breach.
Report: Verizon Uncovers Two More Retail Breaches After Huge Target Hack
Verizon is reportedly investigating two more breaches at retailers that appear to have been hacked at the same time as the vast breach at Target.
Mt. Gox 'Working Hard' to Stem Growing Site Woes
Mt. Gox's CEO assured customers he's 'working very hard' to find a solution to a number of problems keeping the exchange down for a third day.
Data Breach Cuts Into Target's 4Q Profit
Target's earnings tumbled 46% in the fourth quarter, as the fallout from a massive data breach during the holiday shopping season cut into the retailer’s net income and sales.
BlackBerry Open to Eventual Sale, Spinoff of BBM
In the wake of Facebook’s $19 billion buyout WhatsApp, BlackBerry is reportedly open to eventually spinning off or selling BlackBerry Messenger service.
Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Takes Site Offline as Currency Woes Mount
The downed exchange will temporarily close all transactions in an effort to protect the site and its users.
Strong Cyber Demand Fuels Earnings Beat at Palo Alto Networks
In the latest sign of strong demand for cyber security products, Palo Alto Networks beat the Street with a 46% leap in quarterly sales and stronger-than-expected adjusted profits.
No App is Hack Proof. Here's How to Stay Safe
As the banking experience becomes more digitized, hackers and scammers have increased their efforts to get their hands on this treasure trove of personal information and access to funds.
User Info Stolen from Kickstarter
The popular crowdfunding website said hackers recently stole some customer data in a computer attack.
How Many Hacks Before Industry Changes?
As the fallout from Target’s massive holiday breach continues, consumers now have another threat on the horizon: Yahoo revealed malware was used in an attempt to gain access to its mail system.
Syrian Electronic Army Ambushes CNN Social Media
Hackers from the Syrian Electronic Army have claimed responsibility for a breach of CNN's social media sites.
From NSA to Gmail: Ex-Spy Launches Free Email Encryption Service
Seizing on elevated privacy concerns sparked by the NSA scandal, startup Virtru provides a free email encryption service
Private Security Firms Tapped Ahead of Sochi as U.S. Prepares for the Worst
Private security firms are being tapped this Winter Olympics to ensure the safety of the U.S. delegation following a series of bombings near Sochi that killed dozens of people.
Palo Alto Networks Buys Stealthy Cyber Startup Led by Former NSA Engineers
The acquisition of Morta Security drove shares of Palo Alto Networks 5% higher and represents the latest deal in the hot cyber security sector.
FireEye Snags Rival Cyber Security Firm Mandiant for $1B
As high-profile cyber attacks continue to slam corporate America, FireEye revealed a $1 billion deal to acquire rival cyber security firm Mandiant.
Market Watch: UPS Data Breach, Car Recalls and Welfare Stats
Payment card information for UPS customers may be at risk, and more than a third of all people in the U.S. live in households on welfare.
Know Before the Bell: Car Hackers and Frito-Lay's Flavor Contest
Hackers may begin targeting your car, and PepsiCo's Frito-Lay will have you biting into a cappuccino.
Massachusetts to Issue 'Consumer Advisory' for Bitcoin in Coming Weeks
Closing out a brutal week for Bitcoin, consumer watchdogs in Massachusetts said Friday they will issue an advisory on the embattled currency in the coming weeks.
VMware Nabs Mobile Security Firm AirWatch for $1.54B
The cloud software maker will buy the mobile security company for $1.18 billion, and $365 million in installment payments and assumed unvested equity.
MLB Hack: Cardinals Allegedly Broke Into Astros Network
The FBI is reportedly investigating whether the St. Louis Cardinals hacked the Houston Astros’ internal computer network, which contains propriety statistics and details of trade talks.

















