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The must-have patch KB 3035129 may lead you to believe you can install a new preview build -- but it’s all an illusion
Some Web applications written in PHP call a vulnerable glibc function, potentially opening the door to attacks
TrackerSSL is aimed at alerting websites of insecure tracking via Twitter
Lawmakers will push for information-sharing legislation, but some groups want them to address past privacy concerns
Hackers and researchers can earn $5,000 to $10,000 for uncovering security vulnerabilities in GitHub apps
The patch rollup for Windows 10 build 9926 appears to also fix a peripatetic Fast ring inconsistency and adds a new branch option
Flaw in the GNU C Library can be exploited remotely for full control and should be patched as soon as possible, according to Qualys
Future Java 7 security patches will not be publicly available so users should migrate to Java 8
Users with automatic updates enabled in Flash Player have already started receiving the new patch
Technology makes the world a better place, but this comes at a price. Two different surveys released by technology vendors provide complementary angles on the use of technology and its impact on privacy