Organized crime wants your data
July 30, 2010 by Steve Hannaford
More than ever, data breaches are being carried out by professional, organized groups. More…
More than ever, data breaches are being carried out by professional, organized groups. More…
Here’s one example of the latest security threat to watch for — attacks on company-issued smartphones. More…
A positive report from Xerox gives another sign of printer industry growth. More…
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A lot of businesses hire contractors to shred their sensitive documents. It can be a smart way to save on equipment costs and staff time — but if those companies aren’t careful, they could be opening themselves up to serious security threats. More…
There’s something about PDF files that makes users think they’re safe to open. And that’s exactly why they’ve become one of the preferred malware delivery vehicles for hackers. More…
It’s not just your customers who’ll sue you if you’re hit by data thieves. That’s what retailer TJX Companies, owner of clothing discounters T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, found out after a data breach led to a flurry of different lawsuits. More…
New national identity protection laws have been working their way through the Senate and appear to have some bipartisan support. More…
Smartphone security can be a significant challenge for companies. Those that use Google Apps are about to get some help. More…
Visa, Inc., recently announced a new payment security plan that it hopes will reduce the risk of data fraud and identity theft in its system of credit and debit cards. That could be good for both Visa and any company that accepts credit card payment. More…
Apple’s iPad has been a big hit — and not just with consumers. Businesses are also finding it can help them streamline processes and reduce paper use. More…
Companies face security threats from a lot of different angles. But there’s one area it could pay to keep an especially close eye on: More…
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The increasing sophistication of copiers, scanners and printers along with the lousy economy have led to a rise in counterfeiting cash, according to police sources. More…
Businesses considering moving IT resources to the cloud have a lot of concerns, such as the security of their data and reliability of service. A recent report attempts to find out which vendors best handle those issues. More…
Lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about the security risks posed by copiers and printers with built-in hard drives. But there’s another reason those devices could pose problems: More…
Businesses that have to print secure, tamper-proof documents may want to pay attention to this new product. More…
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Many companies ban or regulate the use of external storage drives to prevent sensitive information from being taken out of the office. But a recent incident at the Pentagon offers a warning about another data theft method. More…
Xerox Print Advisor is a newly announced software tool that is designed to give corporate users a better handle on printing costs. A more powerful Premium version with added analysis tools will also be available later in the year. More…
Companies spend a lot of energy keeping data safe from outsiders. But the real villains may be insiders — that’s the lesson learned by this bank, its employees and its customers. More…
You’d think a gang of spies would know a lot about document security — after all, it’s their job to exploit security holes to gain access to sensitive info. But it turns they make many of the same mistakes as your company’s users. More…
As more work gets done on the go using smartphones, the problem of printing from those mobile devices becomes more critical. Slowly but surely, printer makers are offering solutions. More…
Apple’s new iPad tablet device has gotten a long look from businesses as an alternative to traditional means of sharing documents. Here’s one company that’s gotten good use out of it. More…
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It’s not just professional cybercriminals you should be hiding your sensitive data from. It’s also some of the most commonly used applications and powerful institutions in the computer world, who are either taking your data without your consent or doing a bad job at protecting it. More…