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opinion

Why Do Companies Bother to Protect Customer Data?

The upside for companies to protecting consumer data is practically nonexistent and the downside is barely any greater, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman. So why do organizations even bother?

Dec 11, 2012 4 mins
Data and Information Security Intrusion Detection Software Security
opinion

Google’s New Android Malware Detector Not Nearly as Effective as 3rd Parties

A study performed by a North Caroline State University associate professor found third-party Android malware detectors to be significantly more effective than Google's new application verification service in Android v4.2 "Jelly Bean."

Dec 11, 2012 2 mins
Mobile Security Small and Medium Business Smartphones
opinion

‘Leaked’ Draft of White House Cyber Security Order Not Worth the Wait

The executive order calls for the gathering of a lot of information that should have already been in it and it looks for "incentives" but no answers to the problems of businesses sharing cyber-threat data.

Dec 7, 2012 3 mins
Security
opinion

BlackBerry 10 Blocks Common Passwords but Still Can’t Fix Stupid

Blocking commonly-used passwords on mobile devices sounds like a good idea, but CIO.com blogger Al Sacco says in reality it won't do much to increase mobile security. Here's why.

Dec 6, 2012 3 mins
Mobile Security Security Smartphones
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Game Maker Creates App That Lets Users Insult, Threaten Facebook Friends

Focus on these three disciplines to help your security and developer teams build modern, secure, and scalable engineering ecosystems in the cloud.

Oct 23, 2023 5 mins
Security
opinion

Game Maker Creates App That Lets Users Insult, Threaten Facebook Friends

An online game maker created an app that let people insult their Facebook Friends and place "virtual hits" on them. The company promptly pulled the app, but did not apologize, saying only that the effort was "wide of the mark."

Dec 5, 2012 4 mins
Security
news

12 Scams of Christmas and How to Avoid Them

'Tis the season for online scams. Here are 12 of the most dangerous scams you're likely to see this holiday season.

Dec 5, 2012 5 mins
Malware Phishing Small and Medium Business
opinion

OMG! Cops Asking Carriers for Your Text Messages

Talk about Big Brother. Big city cops are requesting that Congress make it much, much easier to get access to your text messages.

Dec 5, 2012 4 mins
Carriers Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business
news

Report Warns Feds of Radicals and Extremists on Social Web

Bipartisan Policy Center study outlines steps the government can take to crowd out extremist messages on the Web, including a clearer legal framework for law enforcement, while warning against censorship or content filtering.

Dec 5, 2012 4 mins
Cybercrime Government Regulation
news

Dell Software CIO Says BYOD Is Not About Devices

For Dell Software CIO Carol Fawcett, "BYOD" is not about being an expert on every mobile device in the world; it's about giving workers secure access to the apps and data they need on whatever device they are using. Fawcett reveals mor

Dec 5, 2012 7 mins
Desktop Virtualization Mobile Security Tablets
how-to

Online Security Basics for Small Business Websites

Everyone on the Web is a target for scams, malware, piracy and a host of other online security dangers. Small business owners are no exception. These tips will help you protect your website, your assets and your information.

Dec 4, 2012 10 mins
Malware Phishing Small and Medium Business