As computers get more powerful, so do password cracking tools. Many businesses and users haven’t been keeping up. More…

Internet-based telephony (known as VOIP, or voice over Internet Protocol) is being adopted in businesses across the country, thanks to its promise of lower monthly costs and easier administration, along with a set of productive software features (such as FollowMe call routing, voice mail e-mailing, and phone number portability). More…

Keeping company networks secure is a big part of IT’s job. But these days, departments often don’t get the funding they need to stay on top of the latest threats. More…

It’s not just malicious websites and e-mail attachments anymore. These days, cybercriminals are using another method to spread malware: More…

Employees aren’t getting the IT security messages. That’s the conclusion of a recent study of 2,100+ data security administrators from five countries conducted by the Ponemon Institute for Check Point software. More…

With so much work being done now by telecommuters and laptop-toting road warriors, data security problems have become all the more complicated. There’s a real need for remote workers to log into their company’s data center without opening new opportunities for data loss and malicious attacks. More…

While security issues involving printers and copiers have gotten a lot of press lately, there are other devices companies would be wise to consider when revamping security plans. More…

Folks in charge of protecting IT security will often vent that they’re fighting a losing battle. But when a company that sells security products says it, it means a lot. More…

Disks on multifunctionals have been in the news lately. It’s become clear that data thieves can target drives on used computers, which often contain data from caching printed pages. More…

All businesses use antivirus software to keep malicious programs off the company network. But a study shows why those applications should just be one part of an over-all security strategy. More…

A secure browser is often the first line of defense for a company’s network security. Here are some tools that can help find and fix security holes. More…

Can users in your company securely access data from outside the office? Secure or not, they’re going to try. More…

Security infrastructure technologies, like firewalls, antivirus apps and management consoles, do a lot to keep hackers off of corporate networks — but they also open up their own holes for attackers. More…

As smartphones become more common, so do viruses that infect them. Take this recent attack that gives criminals an easy way to steal from mobile users.  More…

The folks at Google have touted Chrome as the safest web browser available. But determined hackers are always finding new ways to access your company’s sensitive information. More…

New technology that lets users connect to the company network from remote locations could be doing the same thing for criminals. More…

Assigning a money value to data breaches is difficult, but a new study is trying to set a baseline measure for corporate losses. More…

Here’s one example of the latest security threat to watch for — attacks on company-issued smartphones.  More…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Most businesses have at least a few PCs running XP with Service Pack 2. If that includes you, it’s time to update those machines. More…

A recent survey of over 2,100 executives at small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) by computer security company Symantec shows the growing awareness of data vulnerability. In fact, execs at those SMBs declared that data protection has become their #1 IT priority. More…