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NewsMajor security bungles of 2010
The past year has witnessed some doozies when it comes to network security boondoggles. NetworkWorld's Ellen Messmer and Tim Greene put together a list of 10 of the most spectacular. Here's a sneak Read more...
The most overrated security technology
Aging security technology continues to be embedded in many IT systems even though they've outlived their usefulness and could be replaced by better and more efficient tools. CSOonline.com took an Read more...
Free tools can add security protection
Cybercriminals are constantly on the prowl, using any pretense or means to distribute malware and infect computer systems. Company systems are prime targets, and even with all of the controls and Read more...
So who's in charge of security?
Security is the number-one issue in every corner of the IT world, and if you don't have a chief security officer at your shop and a solid plan, you could be in real trouble. It's essential to have Read more...
Cybercrime wave hits smaller firms
A small- or medium-size business (SMB) must be just as careful as a bigger one when it comes to cybercrime. A new survey from security firm Panda Security finds that nearly half of SMBs in the United Read more...
Experts: Most users clueless about cybersecurity
According to two government officials, the Internet is particularly vulnerable because most users have no idea what they are up against or how to prevent a cyberattack. Michael Stawasz, senior Read more...
Security software has gaps
Security systems certainly have improved over time, but it is estimated that only about 40 percent of the anti-virus software programs actually can detect binaries during the period of greatest Read more...
Fix your worst PC nightmares
Security issues can be a nightmare, but CIO.com has some basic tips on how protect yourself. All it takes is a few simple fixes, including making sure automatic updates for Windows and other programs Read more...
Security firm needs help cracking malware
Computerworld reports that a Russian security firm is having difficulty dealing with "ransomware'' attacks where hackers have planted malware that encrypts files and then displays a message demanding Read more...
Trend Micro finished with WildList, VB100 certification
Antivirus
vendor Trend Micro is turning its back on well-known WildList and VB100
certifications, citing that the test methodology is no longer adequate. By
focusing on pattern-matching, areas like Read more...
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