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The future of data security?


March 9, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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Attacks on businesses’ most important data keep escalating as hackers get ever more clever at outwitting security software. Now comes a hardware solution that, based on early evaluations, may give the defense a real advantage. More…

6% of adults have been victims of stolen health info


March 3, 2010 by Sam Narisi

It’s not just financial documents identity thieves are after. A new survey pinpoints another highly sought-after source of personal information: More…

Hard-hitting data breach law in place as of March 1: Did you notice it?


March 3, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Massachusetts has just put into effect a strict data security law — and don’t think that you can ignore it because your business is located outside the Bay State. More…

Zero-day IE bug confirmed by Microsoft


March 3, 2010 by Sam Narisi

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the security problems with older versions of Internet Explorer. Now, a serious bug in newer releases has been uncovered, too. More…

Twitter users hit by phishing attack


February 25, 2010 by Sam Narisi

A major phishing attack has fooled many British Twitter users — including some high-profile victims. More…

The biggest threat in 2010? Web 2.0


February 23, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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What IT issues are going to give organizations the most trouble in 2010? More…

That old copier: A data thief’s best friend


February 17, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

That copier you traded in may be holding a wealth of information competitors and con men would love to get their hands on. And it’s not that hard to do. More…

The big security hole most companies leave wide open


February 16, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

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Super-smart hackers make the headlines, but careless database administration is a much bigger vulnerability. The good news: It’s a threat that can be minimized with careful management of employees’ access to company records. More…

Google ends support for some old browsers


February 12, 2010 by Sam Narisi

If you needed another reason to ditch Internet Explorer 6, here’s one: More…

Facebook: Hackers’ new playground?


February 9, 2010 by Sam Narisi

As social networking sites have become more popular with users, they’ve also become increasingly useful for cyber-criminals. More…

Data hacking: It’s not just angry teens


February 2, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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Attacks on corporate data are getting more professional. The image of the lone hacker in his bathrobe playing gotcha is being superseded by one of dedicated, professional industrial espionage. More…

Study: 4,500 flash drives left at the cleaners


February 2, 2010 by Sam Narisi

A recent report shows some of the places important data could end up if employees take it home. More…

The Few, the Proud, the Geeks


February 1, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

U.S. National Security is threatened, and only one group can save it — computer geeks. More…

Don’t buy the hype: Firms not ready for cloud storage


January 26, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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Despite all the marketing hoopla, a new survey says businesses aren’t lining up to ink deals with cloud storage vendors. Their main concern: data security. More…

Understaffed IT departments threaten data security


January 19, 2010 by Sam Narisi

A recent poll warns businesses about the security dangers of working with a too-small IT staff. More…

Data breaches: Will we ever learn?


January 18, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

The 2009 annual report from the Identity Theft Research Center (ITRC) is out, and the news is not good. More…

Survey: Many passwords not secret, easy to crack


January 15, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

Fifty percent of the population uses the same password for everything: online banking, social networking, and work-based email and data access. The result: More…

Inmate hacks prison computer


January 13, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Businesses generally try to keep criminals away from their computer networks. But it’s not that easy when the business is a prison. More…

Would you trade your password for a candy bar?


January 8, 2010 by Sam Narisi

Apparently, a lot of people would. More…

6 security threats to prepare for in 2010


December 29, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck

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According to this group of security experts, you’ll find next year’s big threat by following the users. More…

Firm paid for text messages: Can it read them?


December 29, 2009 by Sam Narisi

If employees send text messages on the company’s dime, the company should be able to monitor them, right? Maybe not, according to recent court decisions. More…

Adobe bug won’t be patched until Jan. 12


December 28, 2009 by Sam Narisi

A bug has been found in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, but the company says it won’t be patched for another few weeks. What should you do in the meantime? More…

Lessons from TSA’s redaction debacle


December 28, 2009 by Sam Narisi

When Transportation Security Administration officials recently posted a manual online, they thought they’d hidden secrets about airport security well. Turns out whoever did the posting could use a lesson in redaction. More…

Feds up the ante for securing medical docs


December 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Any company that handles medical or health insurance info about employees should pay attention to some new federal regs. More…

Who’s listening to your employees’ cell phone calls?


December 15, 2009 by Steve Hannaford

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In recent years, cell phones (including iPhone and Blackberries) have become as big a business tool as the laptop and the copier, but such devices are even more vulnerable to industrial espionage. More…

Your old fax machine –- a big security weakness


December 15, 2009 by Steve Hannaford

Does your company still have old-fashioned thermal fax machines? If so, you may be handing away vital company secrets. More…

E-mail from CDC? Look at it closely


December 11, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Security experts report there’s a new malware scam spreading through e-mails claiming to help recipients get a swine flu vaccine. More…

Most employees shopping online: What should IT do?


December 9, 2009 by Sam Narisi

‘Tis the season for virus threats and productivity drops due to online holiday shopping. More…

Survey: Cyber attacks increasing


December 8, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck

Higher-ups balking at your proposed security budget? Results from a Computer Security Institute study may convince them your planned upgrades are necessary. More…

Looking for personal info? Check your copier’s hard drive


December 1, 2009 by Sam Narisi

You wouldn’t throw away a computer’s hard drive before wiping the data. But what about your copiers? More…


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