Devious Trojan Attacks Online Banks
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published October 30, 2009
The latest Trojan uses a two-pronged scheme to steal passwords at online banks.

Free, Comprehensive Windows Patch Notification: Secunia
By Michael Horowitz | Security Article Published November 2, 2009
Microsoft issues patches for its own software, but Windows apps from other vendors remain a problem. Secunia offers a free online software inspector for patch notification.

Fake 'Security' Software on Many PCs
By Reuters | Security Article Published October 19, 2009
Scammers plant fake security alerts that offers "security software" that actually downloads malware.

Sensible Password Policy: Longer is Better
By Paul Rubens | Security Article Published October 22, 2009
Sure, a 15-character password is one tough cookie, but it creates its own problems.

Microsoft Patch Release: Biggest Ever
By Reuters | Security Article Published October 14, 2009
Microsoft released 13 security patches, addressing 34 vulnerabilities across Windows, Internet Explorer, Silverlight, Office, as well as the yet to be released Windows 7 OS.

Android DOS Holes Patched
By Michelle Megna | Security Article Published October 13, 2009
Google fixes two flaws in its Android mobile OS that could have been exploited in denial-of-service attacks.

Sandboxie: Keeping Malware Off Your PC
By Michael Horowitz | Security Article Published October 9, 2009
Malware can infect your PC from anywhere on the Web, but the free Sandboxie application effectively blocks it.

Microsoft to Ship 13 Bug Patches, 8 'Critical'
By Stuart J. Johnston | Security Article Published October 9, 2009
This coming Patch Tuesday will fix the largest number of security holes ever.

Recovering Stolen Laptops with Kaseya
By David Strom | Security Article Published October 7, 2009
Using Kaseya, the owner was able to remotely turn on the microphone on his his stolen laptop and listen to what the thieves were saying as they typed.

World of Warcraft Attacked by Phishers
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published September 30, 2009
Hackers have devised a clever pop-up phishing scam to spread malware via World of Warcraft.

Reddit Nixes 'Comment Bug' Attack
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published September 29, 2009
Reddit wasn't consistently filtering out JavaScript when a user moused over a link, creating an opening for a security vulnerability.

HP Upgrades Security on Unix OS
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published September 28, 2009
After more than two decades in use, HP is still boosting security for its Unix OS.

Gmail Goes Down – Again
By Reuters | Security Article Published September 25, 2009
Outraging users, Gmail suffers its second service outage in a month.

10 Million Users Select Firefox Security Upgrade
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published September 18, 2009
Mozilla launches Firefox 3.5.3, an upgrade that checks the user's version of Adobe Flash and addresses a key security vulnerability.

Microsoft Launches Lawsuit Against 'Malvertisers'
By Reuters | Security Article Published September 18, 2009
Harmful online advertisers are now a legal target of the software giant.

Is China Cyber-Stealing Your Secrets?
By Mike Elgan | Security Article Published September 17, 2009
The US government says China is capable of stealing your secrets -- and may successfully do so, unless you take precautions.

Snow Leopard Gets Security Fixes
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published September 14, 2009
The new patch downloads addresses security problems in both current and previous versions of OS X.

Firms Using SaaS for Security
By Larry Barrett | Security Article Published September 9, 2009
Eager to combat the growing security threat cost effectively, companies are turning to Software as a Service solutions.

WPA Security Proves Faulty
By Andy Patrizio | Security Article Published September 8, 2009
Like WEP before it, the wireless protocol WPA has been breached -- and an expert can do it in about 60 seconds.

Business Unhappy with Gmail Outage
By Reuters | Security Article Published September 3, 2009
This week's Gmail outage is proving a major setback in Google's efforts to convince business users of its viability.

Gmail Takes Major Fall
By Reuters | Security Article Published September 2, 2009
Users across the globe were affected by the outage in Google's email system.

Facebook To Give Users More Privacy Control
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published August 28, 2009
Facebook is bowing to pressure from Canadian regulators and providing users with more options and control over how their personal information gets shared.

Web's DNS Structure Remains Vulnerable
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published August 26, 2009
With millions of Internet domains potentially at risk, only a fraction are DNSSEC-secured.

McAfee: 'Jessica Biel' Search is Most Risky
By Reuters | Security Article Published August 25, 2009
Actress Jessica Biel has overtaken Brad Pitt as the most dangerous celebrity to search in cyberspace, according to Internet security company McAfee.

Using Sender Policy Framework to Fight Spam
By Sonny Discini | Security Article Published August 24, 2009
Sender Policy Framework, or SPF, is getting a lot of buzz as a solution to spam.

Study: IE Safest Browser for Social Media
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published August 21, 2009
Yes, the study was sponsored by Microsoft, yet it still contains some interesting data.

Enterprise Software: Big Insecurity
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published August 18, 2009
Data protection is surprisingly weak in enterprise software, according to a study of IT professionals.

Twitter Security Holes: Red Flag for IT
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published August 17, 2009
IT managers need to monitor the threat from sites like Twitter and others more closely if they expect to keep enterprise secure.

Businesses Need to Work on Social Media Skills
By Dan Muse | Security Article Published August 7, 2009
More than one in three corporations have no policies concerning the use of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter in the workplace.

Report: Businesses Vulnerable to Botnets
By | Security Article Published August 5, 2009
A coalition of industry sources says that up to 25 percent of networks may be infected with botnets.

Black Hat Convention vs. Hackers
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published July 29, 2009
Would you like to be the wi-fi provider in charge of protecting the network at the Black Hat convention in Las Vegas?

Black Hat Reveals Tech Grid Holes
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published July 28, 2009
It's not that hard to fool a 'smart meter' after all.

Avoiding Linux Bug Exploits: One Example
By Andy Patrizio | Security Article Published July 27, 2009
Due to some opportune code analysis, a Linux security problem was averted.

Fed Gov Cybersecurity: 'Severe Shortcomings'
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published July 26, 2009
A report claims the U.S. government's cybersecurity is far from adequate.

Security Boosted by Risk Management
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published July 20, 2009
"Most security people don't understand risk -- they understand threats," an expert claims.

Privacy Commissioner: Facebook Privacy Lacking
By Reuters | Security Article Published July 17, 2009
Facebook gets a poor grade for its efforts to protect user data, according to the Canadian privacy commissioner.

TechCrunch Reveals Twitter Confidential Info
By Reuters | Security Article Published July 16, 2009
The sensitive documents include financial projections. Twitter may take legal action.

Will Laid-Off Techies Boost Web Crime?
By Reuters | Security Article Published July 14, 2009
A mid-year cyber security reports suggests that there may be yet another dark side to the economic downturn.

Most UK Companies Suffer Cyber Breach
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published July 12, 2009
The number is as high as 70 percent, based on one report.

Help! Chinese Hackers are Attacking my PC
By Michael Horowitz | Security Article Published July 10, 2009
A security expert looks at this log file and sees alarming evidence of attempted cyber attacks.

USB Keys: Big Danger for Companies
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published July 9, 2009
Computer security experts says that USB keys pose a major challenge to enterprise data.

The Dangers of Short URLs
By David Needle | Security Article Published July 8, 2009
Shortened URLs are use to spread malware and other PC and other unwanted apps.

Social Security Numbers Easy to Hack
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published July 8, 2009
Researchers suggest that social security numbers are far too predictable to be of use as a national ID.

US Gov Weighing Rewards for Safer Secure
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published June 28, 2009
As a public-private partnerships develop, U.S. government officials consider incentives.

Do You Trust Microsoft to Secure Windows?
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Security Article Published June 29, 2009
The free service Microsoft Security Essentials, codenamed Morro, could change the PC security business – if Microsoft can surmount a major perception problem.

Seven Firefox Add-Ons for Security
By Paul Rubens | Security Article Published June 25, 2009
Download these Firefox extensions for safer browsing.

Symantec's Touts Endpoint Service for IT Managers
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published June 23, 2009
Claiming "enterprise IT is broken," Symantec's new suite of products aims to fix it.

Microsoft Free Anti-Malware: Beta Soon
By Stuart J. Johnston | Security Article Published June 21, 2009
Codenamed "Morro," the free service is currently in internal testing within Microsoft and will begin public beta testing in the U.S. by June 23.

45 iPhone, iPod Security Patches Released
By Reuters | Security Article Published June 18, 2009
Apple released scores of security patches in a nod to the forthcoming iPhone 3G S debut.

Should Security Concerns Stall SaaS Adoption?
By Jeffrey Kaplan | Security Article Published June 17, 2009
The success of online banking shows that Web-based solutions can be secure, while installed legacy software is often riddled with holes.

Is Vista the Safest OS for Business?
By Paul Rubens | Security Article Published June 10, 2009
The Microsoft COO says, yet one CS professor claims otherwise.

The Best Mac Security Software
By Ryan Faas | Security Article Published June 9, 2009
The Mac may be comparatively safer, yet Mac users can still benefit from software to guard against security threats from malware, spam and network attacks.

How to Be Safer on Twitter
By Kenneth van Wyk | Security Article Published June 8, 2009
The use of encoded URL services like TinyURL is one of several security challenges facing Twitter users.

Breached VPN Reveals Corporate Insecurity
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published June 2, 2009
The VPN is clearly not as safe as it should be, based on recent reports.

Obama's Cybersecurity Moves Win Applause -- So Far
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published June 1, 2009
The Obama administration's efforts to boost governmental cybersecurity have won positive reviews, yet the job is far from finished.

Facebook Plagued by Phishers
By Reuters | Security Article Published May 15, 2009
Facebook passwords were stolen by hackers who launched a widespread attack on the social networking platform.

Defending Firefox from Interest-based Ad Cookies
By Michael Horowitz | Security Article Published May 7, 2009
Although enabling cookies in your browser gives you a lot of advantages, you may still want to block certain cookies. Here’s a guide.

How to Make Your iPhone Secure
By Kenneth van Wyk | Security Article Published May 6, 2009
Protect your iPhone from the many Wi-fi thieves who are targeting its sensitive data.

Defense Industry Secrets Not Well Defended
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published May 3, 2009
Proving better safeguards are needed, a recent press release inadvertently revealed a major data security program that is vital to national security.

Guide to Protect Against Malware in Enterprise
By Sonny Discini | Security Article Published April 29, 2009
Companies have cut back yet the need to guard against malware is as serious as ever.

Cisco Debuts Cloud Computing Security Apps
By Reuters | Security Article Published April 21, 2009
The network vendor unveiled security solutions to safeguard Web-based software and services from attacks.

Cloud Computing Meets App Security
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published April 10, 2009
Security and cloud computing might seem to be polar opposites, but new tools suggest otherwise.

Microsoft Unveils Apps for Crime-Fighting Data Mining
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published April 19, 2009
Microsoft's Citizen Safety Architecture offers apps to analyze massive amounts of data.

Tax Time Draws Data Thieves
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published April 11, 2009
Reams and reams of sensitive financial data is now flowing over the Internet -- and hackers know it.

How to Use Facebook Safely
By Kenneth van Wyk | Security Article Published April 13, 2009
Tips on protecting yourself and your PC as you use Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.

Pirates Plunder the iPhone App Store
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Security Article Published April 9, 2009
The extent of illegal, free distribution of iPhone apps may be surprisingly large. Developers need to take steps to protect themselves.

Hackers Break into U.S. Grid
By Reuters | Security Article Published April 8, 2009
Hackers deposit malware on the national grid, which could later disrupt the entire system.

Keeping Your Network Secure in Insecure Times
By David Strom | Security Article Published April 3, 2009
An overview of tangible steps a network admin can use to protect data security.

Conficker Creates Vast Botnet
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published April 1, 2009
Security experts say they're relying on new efforts to protect against the worm -- and not a moment too soon.

Conficker Malware to Return April 1
By Alex Goldman | Security Article Published March 29, 2009
The infamous Conficker, having infected countless computers, will rise again on April 1. Experts offers advice to users.

Software Lobby Pushes for Bigger Role in U.S. Security
By Reuters | Security Article Published March 23, 2009
Software industry reps are seeking more influence as the U.S. government creates a policy to protect against attacks on the nation's communications infrastructure.

Netbooks: Hackers Private Data Gateway
By Reuters | Security Article Published March 3, 2009
Today's popular low-cost netbooks may offer hackers security holes to steal personal data.

Cell Phone Security Updates: Voluntary or Involuntary?
By Kenneth van Wyk | Security Article Published March 10, 2009
Should mobile carriers push out updated software to customers regardless of choice, or is it safer to have the users request the updates?

Protect Your Mobile Staffers on the Cheap
By Paul Rubens | Security Article Published March 5, 2009
You don't have to spend a fortune to provide cybersecurity for your mobile work force.

Did EV-SSL Make Browsing More Secure?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published March 3, 2009
Two years after the launch of Extended Validation SSL, experts raise questions about the technology.

ISP Data-Retention Bill Decried by Privacy Groups
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published February 23, 2009
Privacy advocates claim that Internet SAFETY Act would create digital surveillance state through impractical data-retention requirements.

Experts on Web 2.0 Security Problems
By Richard Adhikari | Security Article Published February 21, 2009
Making Web 2.0 applications safe will take more work, according an industry group.

Experts: Cyberweapons a Must for U.S. Safety
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published February 19, 2009
The U.S. needs aggressive cyber-measures to ensure its national network security, an expert claims.

Facebook Thinks You're Stupid
By Mike Elgan | Security Article Published February 18, 2009
Basing your communication with users on the idea that you're smart and your customers are dumb will lead to failure every time.

Mac OS X, Safari Patched by Apple
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published February 14, 2009
Apple patches an RSS flaw in Safari and other security holes, but one problem still has an expert concerned.

Microsoft on Windows 7 Security: We Give In
By Stuart J. Johnston | Security Article Published February 7, 2009
Choosing between protecting users from attack and not irritating them, Microsoft first chooses the latter, then backtracks when observers howl.

Security Players Take Aim at Anonymous Proxies
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published January 30, 2009
What your users are hiding could hurt your network.

OWASP: Helping Web Developers Develop Securely
By Kenneth van Wyk | Security Article Published February 3, 2009
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a non-profit that’s aiding Web developers to avoid major security problems in coding. Plus: a Top 10 list of the most common Web security problems.

Security Watch: Obama on Privacy
By Ray Everett-Church | Security Article Published January 27, 2009
The new administration may get some of the big issues right, yet smaller concerns like data-mining your Web cookies and protecting the rights of “legitimate” marketers to pump out spam might succumb to business as usual.

Apache Security: A Watched Bot Never Spoils (Your Server)
By Ken Coar | Security Article Published January 29, 2009
Learn how a smart, dynamic robots.txt can help you keep an eye on those cagey bots for better server security and performance.

26 Open Source Security Apps with Commercial Support
By Cynthia Harvey | Security Article Published January 29, 2009
For businesses, these apps offer the best of both worlds—the flexibility, security, and cost savings of open source combined with the peace of mind that comes with commercial support.

How to Keep Cloud Computing Secure
By Brian T. Horowitz | Security Article Published January 26, 2009
As your company looks to the clouds to store data, we show you how to keep the network doors properly locked.

Downadup: The Web's Next Big Threat?
By Richard Adhikari | Security Article Published January 24, 2009
Experts blame a lack of patching and an advanced design for the rise of a worm that could outpace Storm.

Intel, Citrix Team on Virtualization
By Richard Adhikari | Security Article Published January 23, 2009
Can the marriage of Xen and vPro save IT money and improve security?

Practical Security: Creating SSH Tunnels
By Jeremy M. Jones | Security Article Published January 22, 2009
Ensure secure communications, locally or over the Internet, without poking holes in a firewall and the complications of setting up a VPN.

Van Wyk on the 'Top 25 Programming Errors'
By Kenneth van Wyk | Security Article Published January 19, 2009
A noted security expert talks about the larger meaning of the recently released list of top programming errors.

Get Ready for Inauguration Spam
By Richard Adhikari | Security Article Published January 20, 2009
As Obama prepares to be sworn in, hackers and spammers are gearing up for a field day.

Mac OS X Security for Administrators: Lockdown
By Lyne Bourque | Security Article Published January 19, 2009
Learn how some command line tricks and time with the handy nmap tool can help you secure those Macs that have been steadily trickling into your office.

Does the State Dept. Ignore Security?
By Richard Adhikari | Security Article Published January 18, 2009
Reports suggest an ongoing pattern of unauthorized access to citizens' personal information.

What's the Mac OSX's Best Security Feature
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published January 17, 2009
Black Hat researchers review the state of Apple security - should Mac fanboyz be worried?

Facebook, the New Social Disease
By David Strom | Security Article Published January 14, 2009
The next time you get an email or IM or text message asking you to download a greeting card, update your Flash player, or do something else, stop and think. You don’t need to be the latest victim of a new social networking disease.

Symantec's Five Resolutions for Network Security in 2009
By SmallBusinessComputing.com Staff | Security Article Published January 14, 2009
The security giant says small business owners will focus on five key areas to better manage IT information and infrastructure.

Another DNS flaw?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published January 12, 2009
ISC quietly issues update for BIND DNS flaw, should we be worried?

Mastering SSH: Connecting, Executing Remote Commands and Using Authorized Keys -
By Jeremy M. Jones | Security Article Published January 5, 2009
Learn how to securely connect to remote servers and widen your systems administration skill set with these SSH tips.