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Recent Spyware and Malware Articles

What New PCI Standards Mean to You

By Minda Zetlin |  Dec 1, 2008

If your business accepts credit card payments, it must be compliant with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards -- which changed this fall. Here’s what the ...  Read more

A Network Tune Up for Tough Times

By Mary O. Foley |  Nov 1, 2008

The financial crisis will mean less capital and credit available for small businesses, so existing networking equipment and systems will have to last longer....  Read more

Secure Your PCs for Free

By Marc Saltzman |  Nov 1, 2008

There are some no-cost solutions to protect your company's data. But is free software worth the risks to your business?  Read more

The Forgotten Security Hole: USB

By Bill Pfleging |  Jul 1, 2008

Some CIOs have started super-gluing shut the USB ports of employees. USB "thumb" drives can be convenient but they are also a source of trouble -- both on th...  Read more

Imaging Software: When Image is Everything

By Minda Zetlin |  Jul 1, 2008

Imaging software can reset a malfunctioning computer to a standard configuration, backup an entire hard drive onto a USB, and simultaneously deploy new or up...  Read more

Locking Down the Network to Block Malware

By Mary O. Foley |  Jun 1, 2007

Small and mid-size businesses often don't have the resources to protect business computers from spyware and other malicious code. Here are tips to help.  Read more

Do You Need Utility Software for Your Business?

By Mary O. Foley |  May 1, 2007

Operating systems offer basic utilities, but are they enough for the security of your business or do you need to spring for protection against viruses, spywa...  Read more

New Anti-Malware Tool Encourages Attacks

Mar 1, 2007

New automated anti-spyware software from PC Tools, a Sydney, Australia-based software company, detects and disables Internet threats by encouraging suspected...  Read more

The Malware Mess

By Anne Stuart |  Sep 6, 2006

Computer viruses, worms and similar threats continue to plague companies of all sizes--but even small businesses can fight back.  Read more

The Malware Mess

By Anne Stuart |  Sep 1, 2006

Computer viruses, worms and similar threats continue to plague companies of all sizes--but even small businesses can fight back.  Read more

What are Trojan Horses?

By Julia Scheeres |  Sep 1, 2006

Tips for avoiding one of the Internet's potent hidden dangers.  Read more

How to Protect Your Business from Spyware and Adware

By John Biggs |  Aug 1, 2006

Tips for safeguarding PCs across an enterprise.  Read more

Adware, Spyware, and How to Avoid It

By Al Canton |  Feb 1, 2005

Until two years ago, the worst that could happen to your network was that you could catch a virus from an infected e-mail. Oh, how times have changed.  Read more

Senate Moves to Ban Sneaky Spyware

By Cara Cannella |  Jun 1, 2004

Congress takes on the force behind unwanted pop-up ads.  Read more

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