security

Android developers granted access to use Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner with their apps.

Lack of intrusion prevention technology leaves routers and hotspots open to attack

Former soldiers hired for security following spate of burglaries in Hampstead Garden Suburb

Data breach affecting usernames, passwords, emails, mailing addresses and phone numbers has been repaired

Manufacturers need to move quickly to protect the fast-growing wearable technology sector says AVG's Yuval Ben-Itzhak.

US finishes above Iran, China and Israel as biggest threat to global security in Gallup survey

Snapchat will launch an updated version of its app following 4.6 million usernames and phone numbers being compromised.

Federal judge rules US constitution permits surveillance revealed by whistle-blower Edward Snowden - but more legal challenges expected.

Almost all large UK business struck by security breaches, at average rate of two per week.

Google has removed a privacy feature from Android 4.4.2 which it said was experimental and was added by accident.

Trust in web security wanes as a quarter of Britons have online accounts compromised, survey finds.

Unprecedented attendance of world leaders posing huge challenge.

Commonwealth Games Security Director Steve Allen defends decision, saying G4S "learned the lessons".

The Pentagon and Department of Defense look to future without BlackBerry, as security clearance for iOS and Android nears.

Canadian government blocks Lenovo's BlackBerry buyout bid, citing national security fears.

Security researchers find flaw exposing iOS apps to sustained hijacking and opening them up to receiving malicious content.

Snowden's CIA boss removed him from Geneva station after suspicion.

As Patch Tuesday celebrates its tenth birthday we look back at the remarkable turnaround in Microsoft's security processes.

Over a million visitors to be monitored through new security system during Islamic pilgrimage.

Portugal Telecom's new data centre shows how physical and cyber-security measures are needed to protect your information.

Second iOS 7 security bug relating to iPhone lockscreen passcode surfaces online.

The fingerprint reader of the iPhone 5S could lead to widespread adoption by rivals, but security experts warn it isn't foolproof.

Seoul defence staff ordered to install smartphone app which will paralyse video and audio recording options

PackBot robots, Israeli drones, Russian missiles and German tanks for World Cup.

China makes strategic investments in Afghan mineral resources, copper mines and oil exploration and extraction.

Huawei dubs charges against it as "allegations based on allegations".

MPs to ask Nick Buckles why G4S kept problems quiet for so long, and why so few staff are ready to work.

Articles claims Five terror suspects were let into the UK on a single day by relief staff who have received minimal training.

G4S says in partnership with the military and Locog, it is working flat out to resolve the situation to ensure smooth and successful Games.

More troops are to be deployed because of concerns that private security firm G4S personnel may not be enough.