Computer Security


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 employees. Here are some tips on how you can keep private information secure.

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Cell Phones: A Security Risk to Your Business?

As cell phones are becoming more like pocket-sized computers, they are also more vulnerable to viruses, Trojan horses, and worms. Take these key steps to protect your business from the latest in cyber risks.

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Security: Free Antivirus Software

Affordable antivirus software provides network security

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How to Banish Blog Spam

It’s great when your company blog gets noticed -- but not so great when the acclaim makes it a spam magnet. By taking a few simple steps, companies can stop spam from clogging the comments section of their blog.

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How to Choose a Firewall

No computer is secure without a firewall, but how do you choose between hardware and software offerings? We break it down for you.

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Recent Articles about Computer Security

The High Cost of Cyber Attacks

In the wake of Operation Aurora, a new global study finds widespread strikes on critical systems.  Read more

Beware of the New Security Threat: Tabnabbers

Businesses need to start worrying about a new Internet security threat. Called tabnabbing, the latest malware fools forgetful users of tabbed browsers into e...  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

Fighting Nasty Computer Viruses

Apparently computer viruses are still a big nuisance for businesses and their IT departments. The 2008 CSI Computer Crime ...  Read more

Cablevision Upgrades Security for Optimum Online

The new services will be available to U.S. residential and small business customers.  Read more

NuVox Announces New Firewall

The new network security application is designed for small businesses.  Read more

Linksys, Trend Micro Offer Secure Routers

The new subscription-based service aims to reduce spam.  Read more

Trend Micro Launches Message Archiver

The tool is designed to reduce e-mail management costs for smaller firms.  Read more

Cbeyond Launches New Anti-Spam Technology

The new tool protects against spam, phishing and zombie attacks.  Read more

McAfee, Acer to Deliver Secure Computers

Smartcardirect.com is an online application for loyalty and membership management.  Read more

SonicWALL Launches Network Appliance for SMBs

The new NSA provides unified threat management for smaller businesses.  Read more

Trend Micro Unveils Security Solutions

Worry-Free Business Security 5.0 is designed for small businesses.  Read more

Trend Micro Launches Worry-Free Secure Site

The new solution scans sites daily for application vulnerabilities.  Read more

Trend Micro Launches E-Mail Encryption Solution

The new solution offers automated policy-based encryption for e-mails.  Read more

Is Your Business PCI Compliant?

Nearly every business that processes credit-card payments will have to comply with payment card industry (PCI) standards, which are very specific about how d...  Read more

Market Online without Spamming

If you’re not careful, your small business’ e-mail marketing campaign could end up in a potential customer’s spam filter. Avoid this by certifying your...  Read more

Beware the E-mail Blacklist

It’s surprisingly easy to get included in anti-spam blacklists that can keep your messages trapped in limbo. Here’s how to stay off these lists.  Read more

Network Defense: Intrusion Prevention Systems

Technology upgrades and industry security regulations are pushing more small businesses to use both network and host-based intrusion prevention systems.  Read more

Fight Spam in Six Steps

Unwanted and unsolicited junk e-mail currently makes up about two-thirds of all e-mail received, but there are some simple ways your business can cut down on...  Read more

Secure Your PCs for Free

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

What New PCI Standards Mean to You

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

Free Tips to Protect Data on the Go

There are a growing number of ways to protect your sensitive business data -- and sometimes customer data, too –- with tools that won't cost you nothing.  Read more

New Tactics in the War on Spam

Spam may make up 90 percent or more of the e-mail your company receives. Here are some new tactics for taming the beast.  Read more

Is Security Software Choking Your System?

Take anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and more security applications off your office computers? Security companies are now offering unified threat manage...  Read more

Why I'm Done With PayPal

I've never been the victim of an online security breach. I've never had my identity stolen. That's partly because I'm lucky, and partly because I'm consc...  Read more

Why I'm Done With PayPal

I've never been the victim of an online security breach. I've never had my identity stolen. That's partly because I'm lucky, and partly because I'm consc...  Read more

Fighting the Bad Guys

Today I am attending the public workshop of the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) in Washington DC. The ASC is an organization that includes member of ...  Read more

Microsoft Upgrades Windows Live OneCare Service

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has released the latest version of its Windows Live OneCare subscription service, an all-in-one, self-updating PC care soluti...  Read more

Symantec Launches New Versions of Norton SystemWorks

Symantec (NASDAQ:SYMC)  has unveiled a new version of its suite of Norton SystemWorks PC tune-up solutions, designed to diagnose, repair and maintain...  Read more

NETGEAR Unveils New Firewall for SMBs

NETGEAR (NASDAQ:NTGR)  has introduced its new versatile, feature-packed firewall designed and priced to provide network security, remote access and r...  Read more

BitDefender 2008 Available Through OfficeMax

BitDefender Internet Security 2008 and BitDefender Antivirus 2008 software solutions for residential and small business use are now available in OfficeMax...  Read more

Malware-Audit Software

Feb. 15, 2007 -- A new Web-based tool from Panda Software of Glendale, Calif., detects malware threats that slip past traditional anti-ma...  Read more

New Anti-Malware Tool Encourages Attacks

March 1, 2007 -- New automated anti-spyware software from PC Tools, a Sydney, Australia-based software company, detects and disables Inte...  Read more

Qwest Launches Customer Internet Protection Program

Qwest Communications International (NYSE:Q) has launched a program designed to help curtail the spread of viruses and malicious software on the Internet a...  Read more

Covad and McAfee to Offer Secure Broadband Bundle

Covad Communications (AMEX:DVW) and McAfee (NYSE:MFE) have teamed up to offer Covad small-business customers a new broadband package that includes McAfee ...  Read more

The Best Spam Fighters

Six ways to protect your E-mail.  Read more

Which Anti-Virus Software Should You Use?

A round-up of products that can help protect your company computers from viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other forms of attack.  Read more

Protect Your Business from Phishing

This email fraud no longer targets only big commercial banks. The names of smaller companies are now being used to try to lure victims into revealing private...  Read more

How Secure Is Your Email?

Beware of botnets and image spam. New threats exist to your office email systems so there's no time like the present to invest in protection.  Read more

Beware of Botnets and Other New Kinds of Spam

Spam is increasingly coming in new and more dangerous strains, including junk email that contain images or viruses that take over your PCs and turn it into a...  Read more