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Target announced a new CEO Thursday as it looks to rebound from the damage wrought last year by a massive data breach that prompted former CEO Gregg Steinhafel’s resignation. PepsiCo exec Brian Cornell, the former head of Sam’s Club, will take over at Target, replacing interim CEO John Mulligan, the company said in statement. via […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed three cybersecurity bills Monday aimed at strengthening the federal government’s ability to prevent and respond to cyberattacks. The bills were passed by a voice vote, an action reserved for legislation with overwhelming support. They move on to the Senate. via U.S. House passes bills aimed at cybersecurity — The […]
Mathew Solnik says he can take over a smartphone from 30 feet away without alerting the user or the phone company. Then, he can turn the phone into a live microphone, browse its contacts or read its text messages…. Mr. Solnik’s attack capabilities highlight a new frontier in cybersecurity: The computers masquerading as phones in […]
Get caught up with the Cybersecurity Docket News Wire for July 30, 2014.