Backoff algorithms have been introduced to improve network performance by reducing collisions over networks, especially in large ones. The binary exponential back off used in the standard IEEE 802.11 ...

A malicious software (malware) called "Backoff" is concerning retailers across the U.S. as it tries to breach in point-of-sale (POS) system and hack data. Backoff belongs to the POS family of malware, ...

The Department of Homeland Security sounded an alarm last week about this young strain of malicious software. The agency directed its warning mainly at retailers, but banks are also vulnerable to ...

The number of computers in North America infected by the Backoff malware, which is blamed for a string of payment card breaches, has risen sharply, according to research from network security company ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about security, hacking and malware. Breaking in to PoS systems and stealing credit card data sounds like an impressive ...

Close to 400 Dairy Queen locations were breached this summer and the company has pinned the blame on hackers using the Backoff point-of-sale malware. Backoff apparently has a sweet tooth.