Security threats
Mitigating information security threats is an ongoing battle. Here you'll find information on tools against ID theft, data security breaches, viruses, email threats, Web threats, hacking tools and more. Open source and proprietary security tools offer numerous benefits to enterprise security, but they can also come with their own vulnerabilities.
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Email continues to be one of the prime attack vectors for hackers looking to plant malware on corporate networks. Viruses, spam, Trojans and other mail-borne malware can cause serious network disruptions and lead to data thefts and financial losses.
Hackers are now attacking RFID tags and readers, mobile devices and hardware drivers and using advanced techniques such as rootkits and self-morphing Trojans to gain control of PCs.
Hackers are constantly refining their techniques and methods and we give you the latest news, tips and practical advice you need in order to keep pace with them.
Identity theft and data breaches are two of the biggest problems facing IT security managers. Hackers steal Social Security numbers, credit card data, bank account numbers and other data to fund their operations.
Open source security tools offer numerous benefits to enterprise security, but they can also come with their own vulnerabilities.
Rootkits are among the more insidious threats on the Internet today.
Spyware, adware and Trojans have become favorite tools of today's hackers. Get the latest news and information on these dynamic threats to your network here.
Viruses, worms, Trojans and all sorts of malware are among the most common and insidious threats today. They can crash entire networks and cause millions of dollars in losses. Come here for news and advice about the latest outbreaks and attacks.
The popularity of Web-based application has made threats such as cross-site scripting and JavaScript attacks a serious problem.
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Cybercriminals are seeing the value in healthcare date as more and more healthcare records are getting stolen for getting drugs and other medical fraud.
Healthcare security administrators are feeling the pressure as superiors become more and more lenient on allowing social networking access. It becomes a balancing act between allowing access and minimizing risks.
Attacks based on vulnerabilities in websites are skyrocketing, and not many solutions are available to protect organizations against them. How do you deal with this and other key security issues today?
Security researches have discovered evidence that 419 scam messages claimed to be coming from Nigeria may actually be coming from Eastern Europe or Asia.
The release of Verizon's reseach framework (VerIS) will make it easier for companies to analyze and exchange data about security breaches and unite in the fight against cybercrime. The framework addresses a critical industry-wide issue: the lack of a common standard for the collection of security-incident data and analysis.
