The Bank Scam That Hit My Business
FruitGuys founder Chris Mittelstaedt explains how hackers got into his company's bank account--and how not to let it happen to you. Read more
Data Security
Recent Data Security Articles
Prevent Hack Attacks: 5 Things to Do Today
Just how easily can a hacker destroy your online life? You don't want to know. Take preventive measures now. Read more
Protect Your Company From Fired Employees: 8 Steps
Use this checklist after terminating an employee to ensure that you, your employees, and your company remain secure. Read more
How to Avoid Password Hacks: 5 Rules
The lesson from LinkedIn's data breach? Most online passwords are easy nuts to crack. Here are some simple rules to stay safe. Read more
5 Reasons Why Your Company Is Safer in the Cloud
Still reluctant to put your data in the cloud? Don't be--the security is far stronger than anything your company can offer. Read more
4 Tech Mistakes That Can Bring Down Your Business
You're no IT person--you have a business to run!--but you can't afford to get these technology decisions wrong. Read more
3 Cloud Services That Make Work Easier
Protect yourself against data loss, security blunders, and--that real productivity killer--inefficiency. Read more
6 Major Tech Innovations for 2012
These trends could make for huge opportunities--or huge disruptions to your business. Either way, they are ones to watch. Read more
Are You an Oversharer Online? How to Tell
A new tool scans all of your online activity and lets you know if it's in danger of tainting your reputation. Read more
5 New Apps & Tech Tools to Try
Dozens of new gadgets and Web services promise to boost your business. Here are five that just might deliver. Read more
7 Classic Tech Blunders to Avoid
Any of these mistakes could cost you time, money, and the security of your business. Read more
Zappos' Security Breach: Are You Next?
The hackers didn't get credit card information but what they did get is potentially more dangerous. Don't let it happen to your business. Read more
Do You Have a Privacy Problem?
Google, Facebook, and others have made consumers particularly sensitive about their privacy online. That means you need to be sensitive about it too. Read more
Why You Might Be a Prime Target for Cyber Criminals
Hackers stole credit card data from 200 businesses over three years and racked up $3 million in bogus charges. Don't think it can't happen to you. Read more
New Ways to Keep Hackers Out of Your Business
Want to keep your computers, e-mails, and business secrets safe? Learn the latest in data encryption. Read more
You’re Being Sued. Do You Know Where Your Data Is?
Once upon a time, you simply handed over the contents of your file cabinets to the lawyers. In the digital age, the task is much more complicatedâ€"and expen... Read more
This Start-up Wants to Save You From Data Disaster
Axcient, which hopes to simplify data recovery for small businesses, has closed a $15.5 million funding round. Read more
Why You Should Stop Reading This and Go Get a Data Backup Plan
Some half of small businesses never reopen after a data Armageddon. So why do less than half of small firms have plans if disaster strikes? Read more
Benefits of NAS for Small Businesses and How to Set One Up
Network attached storage devices are gaining popularity as a way of sharing files among multiple computers. Here's why you should consider NAS for your busin... Read more
Kevin Poulsen, author of Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion-Dollar Cybercrime Underground. 
Kevin Poulsen, is a former hacker and author of Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion-Dollar Cybercrime Underground . Watch video
How to Choose a Data Center
Business owners need to be knowledgeable about the potential risks and rewards of using the services of a data center to back up their files. Read more
How to Select the Best Database Software
The right database software will turn columns and rows of data into valuable information that can drive your business. Read more
Apple App Store Hacked
The first signs of trouble happened over the holiday weekend when two app developers noticed their apps... Read more
Three Terabytes in a Box
Congratulations, Seagate! The titan of data storage has done it again; this time in its debut of the first ever Read more
Do You Comply With the FTC's Red Flag Rule?
Regulations to help prevent identity theft go into effect June 1, and chances are you've got some work to do to comply with them. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Does File-Sharing Threaten Your Sensitive Data?
Whether your employees are using peer-to-peer technology to download the latest game or video or to share work-related documents, their actions may place you... Read more
Have You Checked Your Facebook Privacy Settings Recently?
A Facebook glitch points up more security problems on the social networking site, while a new survey shows some people (your employees, perhaps?) don't take ... Read more
Lost a Smartphone? Track It and Erase Data
These days, a lost smart phone is not just a shame. It’s a potential nightmare for a business. That phone may have confidential data about customers, partn... Read more
What is XML and Why Should Companies Use It?
By using Extensible Markup Language, or XML, companies can parse information including data and content in a variety of ways. Read more
China: Malware Capital Of The World
What a claim to fame for Shaoxing, China. It holds the world record for most malware attacks coming out of the country with the national title in the same... Read more
How to Prevent Identity Theft in Your Business
Of all the security issues companies face, identity theft is one of the scariest, since it has the power to damage your relationship with key customers and e... Read more
Why You Should Make Privacy a Priority
A new study ranks America's most trusted companies -- and reveals customers' feelings about how safety affect the brand. Read more
Passing on Your Digital Data
Services like Legacy Locker help entrepreneurs with digital estate planning and password management. 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
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
