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10 Security Companies That Have Scored CIA Funding

CIA-funded venture firm invests millions in technology startups, mostly security firms. Find out which security companies won In-Q-Tel funding.
[May 24, 2013]

Head-To-Head: Symantec Vs. McAfee In Endpoint Protection

McAfee and Symantec are archrivals with a firm grip on the North American security market. CRN pits both vendors' endpoint security products against each other and names a winner.
[May 13, 2013]

The 8 Steps Behind The Massive $45M Cyber Bank Heist

More than $45 million was stolen from banks in the U.S. and 19 other countries in a scheme that law enforcement is calling an international conspiracy to drain millions from bank accounts using stolen debit cards and PIN numbers. Here's how they did it.
[May 10, 2013]

Name Of The Game: Top 10 States For Identity Theft

A Federal Trade Commission report provides statistics on identity theft and fraud complaints in 2012. Learn which state has the dubious distinction of having the most victims.
[May 08, 2013]

5 Ways To Avoid A Stolen Password Pitfall

Avoiding having your email or Facebook account hijacked or bank account drained takes a little work, but following these steps can greatly reduce the risk.
[May 02, 2013]

5 Phishing Attack Trends You May Have Missed

Phishing attackers change their tactics often, and a new report issued by the Anti-Phishing Working Group found the latest techniques have boosted the speed and efficiency of their campaigns.
[Apr 30, 2013]

Verizon Analysis: Top 10 Causes Behind Data Breaches

Attackers are stealing account credentials and bypassing security systems as valid users, according to Verizon's analysis of 621 breaches that occurred in 2012.
[Apr 24, 2013]

Top 10 Malware Threats To Microsoft PCs

Trojans, adware, viruses, worms and spyware are used by cybercriminals to steal account credentials and ultimately gain access to credit card data, intellectual property and other information. Here's a look at the top 10 threats.
[Apr 23, 2013]

5 Reasons DDoS Attacks Are Gaining Strength

The average attack bandwidth and duration has increased significantly in the first quarter of 2013, according to Prolexic Technologies, a maker of distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection appliances.
[Apr 17, 2013]

5 Lessons In How Not To Handle A Security Breach

These five data security breaches illustrate the need for an effective incident response plan and a skilled crisis communications team. And how a lack of those skill sets can make things worse.
[Apr 16, 2013]

5 Essential Steps To Effective Data Breach Notification

Having an incident response plan and ongoing training in the event of a breach is core to appropriately notifying those impacted by a data breach.
[Apr 10, 2013]

5 Security Requirements For Big Data Hadoop Implementations

Identifying and securing sensitive data in Apache Hadoop deployments is a challenge, according to security firm Dataguise.
[Apr 09, 2013]

5 Signs Enterprise Software Security Is Improving

Application security improvements and built-in antimalware defenses are forcing cybercriminals to find softer targets.
[Apr 03, 2013]

5 Factors Fueling Wave Of Java Attacks

Outdated Java plugins and easily available automated attack toolkits are a recipe for infected systems and stolen data.
[Apr 02, 2013]

2013 Partner Programs Guide: Security Vendors

When it comes to securing partner programs, these vendors went above and beyond with their antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection and other security offerings.
[Mar 26, 2013]

6 Signs You've Been Sucked Into A Facebook Scam

Even the most careful of Facebook users can be tempted or tricked by app baits, spam and Likejacking. Here are six signs you may have been scammed.
[Mar 22, 2013]

Software Piracy Protections Need Rebooting, Study Finds

Software makers need to bake security, flexible licensing and other features into software to realize lost revenue, according to a new study.
[Mar 21, 2013]

Bombarded Browsers: More Flaws, But Quicker Fixes

More vulnerabilities in Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera and Safari were discovered in 2012 vs. 2011, according to data collected by vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia. How did the browser companies measure up against malware?
[Mar 19, 2013]

6 Steps To Address BYOD: A Security Management Roadmap

Follow these steps to better protect corporate data on employee-owned smartphones and tablets, ensure employee productivity and avoid a costly data security breach.
[Mar 18, 2013]

5 Costly Hacker Attacks Plaguing Enterprises

Security firm Solutionary, which analyzed data from more than 2,000 customers, found many common security weaknesses and threats force firms to open their wallets. Here are five of them.
[Mar 14, 2013]


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