Security

It’s Time to Banish Java from Your Computer

Instead of worrying about the security threat posed by Java, simply get rid of it. Chances are you won’t miss it. Here are steps you can take to kill Java from your PC.

How Your Facebook Privacy Settings Impact Graph Search

Facebook today announced a new search capability--currently in beta--called Graph Search. Here's how your Facebook privacy settings will affect what others can find.

Powerful ‘Red October’ Malware Attacks Gov’t, Industry

Kaspersky Labs says new "Red October" malware is as sophisticated as Flame, and it may have been created by criminals—not a nation or country.

How the Government’s 2013 Tech Policy Agenda Will Impact IT

From cybersecurity to privacy, mobile broadband to net neutrality, the coming year in Washington promises to be a busy one for the technology sector.

4 Ways to Prepare for and Fend Off DDoS Attacks

4 Ways to Prepare for and Fend Off DDoS Attacks

Distributed Denial of Service events and other cyber-attacks are an unfortunate inevitability of doing business on the Web today. The four steps presented here will help your company prepare for and respond to a DDoS attack.

How Emerging Technology Fights Fraud in the Call Center

To battle innovative attacks on call centers, enterprises and IT outsourcing service providers are looking to technologies like voice biometrics and behavioral analytics.

Cats Are Newest Vector for Computer Virus

Also in this week's IT security news: Blackhole creator returns with blinged-out exploit pack; researchers bypass Microsoft fix for IE Zero Day exploit in 24 hours; European credit card crooks cash in on $2 billion a year; John McAfee continues

Privacy Anecdotes Trump Data at CES

CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman says a group of young panelists who spoke about online privacy at CES isn't representative of generation Y as a whole. Here's why.

Mobile Attacks Top the List of 2013 Security Threats

For years, information security experts have predicted a spike in mobile malware. Will 2013 be the year of mobile attacks? And what other security threats are on the horizon?

AT&T Enters the Home Security Business: Yikes!

AT&T, a company that can't deliver decent customer service, says it will protect your family with home alarm systems. They've got to be kidding.