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25% of malware spread by this overlooked threat


August 31, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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

Courts and data breach fines: We’re talking real money now


June 8, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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If you need one more reason for instituting an improved data security system, the chance of serious liability (we’re talking over $100 million) has just gotten more real. More…

Used copier for sale — sensitive documents included


May 11, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

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We’ve covered it before, but the tale of the all-too-vulnerable copier hard drive keeps coming up, this time in a recent CBS News exposé. More…

Hackers more sophisticated than ever: Can IT keep up?


May 4, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

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The notion that cyber attacks on your business were coming from attention-craving mischief-makers working in their parents’ basements is slow to die. But today’s cybercriminals are a highly sophisticated bunch. More…

What SharePoint’s evolution means for you


April 26, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

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Microsoft’s SharePoint 2010 software suite dominated attention at the annual AIIM data management conference and exhibition, held recently in Philadelphia. The rollout of the updated package was accompanied by third-party offerings that add advanced and specialized features to the basic Microsoft package. More…

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…

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…

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…

Digital pens — are they ready for real work?


February 9, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

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Do users in your company need to fill out forms away from the workplace? New technology could let them skip the paperwork and send digital docs straight to the office. 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…

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…

Is it spam if people keep opening it?


January 19, 2010 by Steve Hannaford

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Ever wonder why spam keeps arriving in your e-mail when, by now, everyone knows not to open it? More…

10 weirdest doc management stories of 2009


January 12, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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From previously unimagined uses of printers to an unhealthy fascination with dead celebrities’ documents, we saw a lot of strange stories in 2009. Here are the top 10: More…

The Top 10 Stories of 2009!


January 5, 2010 by Luke Marchie

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Document security and legal woes made a big splash in 2009. These were the year’s most-read stories on DocuCrunch: 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…

E-waste piling up: Is it really getting recycled?


December 22, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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The mountain of e-waste is reaching Everest proportions. And businesses trying to recycle face some tough obstacles. 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…

Feds get tough on data breaches


December 8, 2009 by Steve Hannaford

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A major new federal data security law (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009) is gaining steam and is going to set new, more precise rules for the management and safekeeping of corporate and government data. More…

4 leasing tips copier vendors don’t want you to know


December 1, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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Time to negotiate a new copier agreement? You’re starting out at a big disadvantage. More…

Company sued for firing obscene Web browser


November 10, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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When an employee’s caught looking at offensive Web sites, the person’s usually fired. But it’s not always that simple. Take this recent case, for example: More…

Feds put IT in the hot seat for security breaches


November 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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The legal liability for getting hacked is getting real, as a few recent news stories demonstrate — and Congress is working on even tougher rules. More…

Boo! Would your users fall for ’scareware’ threats?


October 27, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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We’ve all seen it. A dialog box pops up, informing us in urgent words that a virus has been found on our hard disk, and that by clicking OK, we can run a protection program to disinfect the disk. As we freak out, the temptation to click OK is almost irresistible. More…

Bit rot: The new problem threatening companies’ archives


October 6, 2009 by Steve Hannaford

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When DVDs came on the market in the mid-1990s, it wasn’t just the movie fans that were happy — IT pros thought they’d been given a great data storage medium. But are DVDs really suitable for storing information long-term? More…

How cloud computing could land IT in court


September 15, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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Many businesses are turning to cloud computing for an affordable and scalable solution. Others are giving it serious consideration. But what are the legal dangers of keeping all that information in the cloud? More…

Does the Kindle belong in your business?


September 4, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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E-readers like Amazon’s Kindle have started making a splash in the consumer market. But do they make sense in your business? More…

The new technology that makes tracking docs a snap


September 1, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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The use of RFID tags is growing by leaps and bounds in the business world, and an upgraded printing device from Lexmark may just hurry the process. More…

Don’t be fooled by these 3 office supply scams


August 25, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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Every year, many businesses are bilked by scam artists who take advantage of holes in companies’ purchasing procedures. Here are some of their most common tactics — and how your organization can avoid falling victim. More…

Are these 5 mistakes compromising your printer’s security?


August 11, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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MFPs are constantly getting smarter and more “computer-like” — which makes them more vulnerable to the security risks that affect other devices. More…

Can criminals ‘unshred’ your shredded docs?


August 4, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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Paper shredders are a key component of document security — but as recent events show, it’s becoming easier to put shredded docs together again. More…

Ouch! Missing e-mails get company socked with big fine


July 28, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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While navigating the electronic discovery rules put into effect in 2006 can still be murky, one thing is clear: More…


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