Google Challenges Hackers to Exploit Chrome Browser

Google has so much confidence in the security of its Chrome web browser that it is willing to pay $20,000 to anyone who can hack into it.

Those interested in stepping up to the challenge will get their chance at the Pwn2Own contest at next month’s CanSecWest conference in Vancouver, Canada. Contestants will receive $20,000…

Adm. Mike Mullen: China Not the Only Cyber Threat

A top military officer warned Wednesday of the “substantial” and complex threat to the United States of cyber attack, and the potential for withering impact, according to CNN.

“We’ve got to come to a place where those threats are diminished, if not eliminated,”…

Obama’s No. 2 Tech Guru Resigns to Rejoin Private Sector

White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer Andrew McLaughlin is leaving his post to launch two new start-up endeavors, according to The Washington Post.

McLaughlin, who previously served as Google’s chief of global public policy, was responsible for numerous White House’s Internet policy initiatives, including the controversial net neutrality rules.

FCC Passes First Rules for Fair Play on the Internet

The Federal Communications Commission voted today to approve its controversial first-ever Internet access regulation, which would enshrine into law the idea that all web traffic be treated equally.

The Washington Post reported FCC’s three Democratic members comprised a majority of votes favoring the net neutrality regulation, which FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski introduced more…

FBI Memos Reveal Cost of Hacker Attacks

A hacker attack on a company’s website can be expensive, but exactly how much money it takes to recover from one is rarely disclosed by impacted parties. Now, however, internal FBI memos obtained by The New York Times through a Freedom of Information Act request provide a glimpse into how much…

Survey: Majority of Online Users Will Holiday Shop Online

With an increasing number of people realizing the convenience of online shopping, it may seem like a no-brainer that 85 percent of Internet users are planning on doing their holiday shopping on the web this year, according to a new survey conducted by F-Secure.

Only 15 percent of Internet users say they won’t do…

Infamous Foul-Mouthed Scammer Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Glasses

A Brooklyn, N.Y., man was arrested Monday for allegedly selling counterfeit eyeglasses and berating customers when they complained about the quality of the products, according to The Register.

When customers criticized the goods, Vitaly Borker, aka Tony Russo, allegedly went on foul-mouthed tirades. In an Oct. 27 email to one customer, Borker claimed he would direct an assistant to “crush” the man’s glasses and then “take the pieces of…

WikiLeaks’ Latest Disclosure Connects China to Aurora Attacks

With the latest disclosures from WikiLeaks, it became clear what many already suspected about the culprits behind the 2009 Google attacks: They originated from China.

The whistle-blower site on Sunday released another massive batch of diplomatic cables that contained communications between the Department of State and some 270 embassies and consulates, The New…

FCC Forms New Tech Advisory Board

The Federal Communications Commission today announced the formation of the Technological Advisory Council, made up by technical experts who will help the commission identify areas of innovation and develop technology policies supporting the nation’s competitiveness and job creation in the global economy.

“I’m pleased to announce that the FCC has formed a new Technological…

Verizon’s Marcus Sachs Joins Cybersecurity Board

Verizon Communications’ Marcus Sachs has joined the National Cyber Security Alliance‘s board of directors.

NCSA is a nonprofit public private partnership bringing together government, corporate, nonprofit and academic organizations to educate and raise awareness among citizens on how safely the Internet. Verizon joins NCSA’s expanding and diverse board with representatives from…