What’s it take to sell the kind of security software that’ll keep a computer safe? A good rap hook might do the trick. At least that’s the thinking over at Symantec, maker of Norton anti-virus software. 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…
Saving data can go too far, according to the results of a recent survey from security software company Symantec. 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…
The increased business and personal use of smartphones like Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android phones has also opened up an enormous gap in many companies’ security walls. More…
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…
Security firm Symantec recently ranked the “10 riskiest online cities.” Is yours on the list? More…
Users should avoid opening all unknown e-mail attachments. But some types of files are more dangerous than others. More…
A recent poll warns businesses about the security dangers of working with a too-small IT staff. More…
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…
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Identifying and Thwarting Malicious Intrusions
The phenomenal growth in social media has opened the door for all new malicious intrusions from gangs of cyber criminals. Utilizing the trusted relationships in social networking and benefiting from immature security and content controls, hackers are seeing increased performance in their attacks.
The collaborative benefits of Web 2.0 technologies have fueled rapid growth in online consumer markets and now are being adopted by businesses worldwide. With these technologies come new types of attack vectors.
To stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing business world, companies must update the way they view the value of their investment in Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure (NCPI). No longer are simple availability and upfront costs sufficient to make adequate business decisions. Agility, or business flexibility, and low total cost of ownership have become equally important to companies that will succeed in a global, ever-changing marketplace.
Nothing is more valuable to a business than its reputation. That is why brand attacks, which leverage a company’s valuable brand for nefarious purposes, must be battled on every possible front. Brand attacks are the new form of eCrime, and they’re being launched with new and rapidly evolving exploits, including phishing and—most recently—malware.
DDoS: The Mother of All Cyber Threats
Don’t wait until your business is targeted. A Forrester Consulting study commissioned by VeriSign revealed that nearly 75 percent of the 400 study respondents have experienced one or more DDoS attacks in the past year. Yet, most e-commerce businesses are not prepared for a large-scale DDoS attack. Could your business afford three or more hours of downtime? Avoid that revenue loss by registering for this free white paper
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