Q1 Threat Report: Surge in Malware, Drop in Spam With six million unique samples of recorded malware, Q1 2011 was the most active first quarter in malware history. Hack attacks weren’t the only problem during the first half of 2011.…

LAS VEGAS — The 2011 Black Hat security conference is promising a smorgasbord of (in)security fun. From vulnerabilities in PLCs (programmable logic controllers) to the security design of Apple’s iOS and potential hacker attacks on medical implant devices, the range…

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Computerworld – Verizon Wireless and American Express will integrate the Serve online payment system over mobile phones and tablets in coming months, the two companies announced Monday. The Serve system allows customers to load up funds on a Serve account…