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Recent Computer Security Articles
Study: Smartphones Highly Vulnerable to Hacks
Smartphones are really just mobile computers, and so are open to attack. Just how real is the threat? Read more
March Madness: Time to Control Staff Web-Surfing?
In late December, Fidelity Investments canned an employee for playing fantasy football on company computers. With March Madness only a few weeks away, is it ... Read more
Report Says Google Attack Traced to Two Chinese Schools
Sleepless nights ahead for CEOs: The same hackers also have launched similar assaults on other companies -- and a new (and unrelated) attack has hit some 2,5... Read more
China Home to Most Hacked Computers, Says Report
As China shuts down the country's largest hackers' training ground, a report highlights more problems. Read more
How to Keep Office Romance From Poisoning the Workplace
With office romance on the rise -- and employees are worrying less about hiding it -- here's how to keep from flirting with disaster. Read more
How to Create a Cell Phone Policy
Just because cell phones have taken over the way we communicate doesn’t mean they have to take over your business. Here's some advice on how to institute a... Read more
Will Your Texting Policy Stand Up in Court?
A new Supreme Court case casts a shadow on employee text messaging rules. The case involves an employer sued for reading an employee's (highly sexual) text m... Read more
Google Asks NSA for Help Fighting Cyber Attacks
As reports warn of growing threats to cyber security, the fiercely independent Google calls on the nation's largest intelligence agency for help. Privacy adv... Read more
Banker's Fate in Question After TV Catches Him Looking at E-mailed Photos
A viral video of an employee at an Australian bank looking at racy photos of a model and sparks debate about employer internet policies. Read more
Attacks on Social Networks Increase By 70 Percent
A survey finds that 60 percent of executives view Facebook as a security threat. Meanwhile, experts see LinkedIn as a particular area of vulnerability. Read more
The High Cost of Cyber Attacks
In the wake of Operation Aurora, a new global study finds widespread strikes on critical systems. Read more
Do You Need a Social Media Policy?
There's a lot to consider when it comes to representing your brand on social media sites, including what guidelines you need (if any) to protect yourself. Read more
Are Your Employees Scared to Take Vacation?
A new survey found that two thirds of employees failed to use all of their vacation days last year. Is this a sign of increased productivity or a recipe for ... Read more
A Hacker You Should Do Business With
Evaluating your company's security vulnerabilities is the first step toward preventing costly data losses that could compromise both information and your com... Read more
Storing Data in the Cloud
The best online backup services for business data Read more
How to Cut Costs With Green IT
A look at how virtualization, power management, and other green technologies can help you save money Read more
For Holiday Cheer, Keep Customer Data Safe
To stand out this Christmas, small merchants are putting shoppers’ safety first. E-tailers are beefing up anti-fraud programs and other security measures t... Read more
Is Your Small Business Cyber-Secure?
A new study says that when it comes to cyber security, the majority of the country's small businesses are not adequately equipped for attacks. Read more
Are Your Passwords Too Weak?
Hacked passwords can compromise company data security. Strategies for creating the best passwords Read more
How to Manage Telecommuters
Advice on managing employees who work from home Read more
Tech Talk: Publisher Puts Kibosh on Spam
A book publisher realized that it could save thousands of dollars by deploying an e-mail security appliance and avoiding having employees scroll through and ... Read more
How Business Travelers Can Avoid Swine Flu
Experts say businesses and their employees must take precautions against the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus on the road. Read more
Is Your iPhone Backup Adequate?
You rely on your iPhone to handle critical business matters, but are you as careful backing up data on your iPhone or smartphone as you are on your PC? Maybe... Read more
During the Downturn, Don't Scrimp on Security
The recession may have taken a bite out of your IT budget, but now is not the time to get lax about data protection. Read more
