U.N. exec: Cyberwar could be 'worse than tsunami'

Proposal for a global "cyberpeace" treaty has met "a lot of resistance" from industrialized nations, says head of U.N.'s International Telecommunication Union.

Facebook adds new remote log-out security feature

Facebook users who log in from multiple devices will soon have a way to make sure they are only logged in on the computer they are currently using.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

India wants local servers from RIM, Google, Skype

India plans to ask the three companies to set up local servers in the country so that security agencies can monitor customer communications.

China requires cell phone subscriber IDs

New subscribers are asked for identification and existing subscribers are being encouraged to register their IDs with their numbers in what the Chinese government calls a crackdown on spam and fraud.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

Quantum crypto cracked, researchers say

Researchers claim to have cracked the quantum cryptography equipment used to cloak highly sensitive communications by banks and defense agencies.

Sweden reopens rape probe of Wikileaks founder

After dropping a rape case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange last month, Sweden is reopening it for further investigation, according to reports.

Cars: The next hacking frontier?

Efforts to make autos safer and more energy efficient with embedded computers and wireless technologies are also increasing security risks, experts say.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

Gmail, Skype now in India's crosshairs

India is poised to send notices to Google and Skype about the government's inability to monitor e-mail and conversations.

Originally posted at The Digital Home