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Online security vendor McAfee recently announced the findings of a fourth quarter study that revealed the amount of malware during the period exceeded the company's previous expectations. Spam, on the other hand, showed a steady decline during the study period. According to the research, ...

A recent Blogger News Network report suggested that Valentine's Day scams are generally out in full force and there several ways consumers can avoid such online security attacks. According to the news source, people who are contacted through the internet with no mention of their own name ...

A November online security breach, that was originally thought to only have targeted 6,600 customers of Canadian internet company Telus, is believed to have been much worse, according to a recent CBC report. The news source said a hacker supposedly responsible for the attack posted an ...

Government adoption of mobile and cloud computing technologies may boost agency production, but the technologies are also targets of online security breaches. To address the need for greater cyber security among the federal government, the National Institute of Standards and Technology ...

A new study conducted by the Ponemon Institute on behalf of communications company Thales revealed that encryption solutions are key to protecting against online security attacks. Of the more than 4,000 IT managers surveyed in the United States, U.K., Germany, Brazil, Japan, France and ...

IT solutions provider PJ Technologies recently launched the Security Exchange Board to address online security attacks, especially the incident in which hackers obtained Symantec's source code and published it earlier this month. "This is a huge impact in the IT security world considering ...

The Moscone Center in San Francisco is currently hosting information security and business leaders for a conference regarding the current state of the online security industry. The annual RSA Conference runs through March 2 and includes resources to help organizations address future ...

With the amount of online security threats increasing worldwide, the market for defense solutions is also on the rise. A recent Wall Street Daily report by Matthew Weinschenk highlighted how this development will reshape businesses and their growing profits. The writer cited a study ...

As fears associated with online security breaches continues to rise, the global economy is having a negative impact on how organizations are defending against such incidents. According to a recent SC Magazine report by Phil Allen, budgets for security and data protection are likely the ...

Online security breaches can impact any company, but, unlike large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses with limited resources may not be able to recover should an attack penetrate their defenses. CIO's Paul Mah recently highlighted several ways SMBs can bolster their protection ...

People who have sold their PCs, smartphones and cameras may find themselves in a dangerous position regarding their identity. According to a recent study conducted by Laplink Software and O&O Software, as many as 85 percent of memory storage and hard drives randomly purchased by ...

Javelin Strategy & Research recently released findings of a new study regarding the scope of identity theft in the United States. According to the study, more than 11.6 million American adults were victims of such incidents last year, increasing by 13 percent compared to 2010. But the ...

Last year may have been a difficult year for the global economy, but hackers worldwide, on the other hand, enjoyed much success, according to a recent study conducted by Risk Based Security. Overall, cybercriminals participating in online security breaches exposed 368 million records, ...

Although people remain fearful of the impact identify theft, many are failing to take the appropriate steps to protect their personal information. According to a recent study conducted by PrivacyGuard, 88 percent of participants said they are fearful about sharing information with a ...

Companies in all industries are prone to online security attacks if proper defenses are not in place, but certain cities in the United States have a greater proliferation of incidents compared to others. A recent study conducted by Norton and independent research firm Sperling's ...

Nortel, a large telecommunications vendor, was targeted by Chinese hackers during an eight-year period that featured in an extensive array of online security attacks. A recent Dark Reading report highlighted how this incident has made the need for password manager software even more ...

The healthcare industry, maybe more than any other sector, can be radically affected by an online security breach. With so many patient records and medical information impacted by an incident, grave consequences can result if proper defenses are not in place. According to the recent ...

Dutch consumer electronics company Philips may have recently experienced a online security breach that forced the manufacturer to shut down one of its servers, Reuters reported. Philips indicated that it is currently investigating the incident to determine if any customer information was ...

In recent years, technological advancements have made data access easier than ever, but with this development, more information is susceptible to attacks. According to IT nonprofit CompTIA, more organizations are fearful of increasing online security breaches. Of the business and IT ...

Consumers may be extra careful regarding their personal and financial information, but sometimes incidents are out of their hands. Bank of America was recently affected by an online security breach suffered by an unidentified third-party merchant. "As part of our routine fraud monitoring, ...

Customers of the popular U.K. ticketing service TicketWeb may have been surprised recently after receiving malicious emails as a result of an online security breach. The company said in a statement that some people may have received messages with subject lines stating immediate action is ...

The Waledac botnet gained a reputation as one of the internet's leading sources of spam prior to its Microsoft-led takedown in early 2010. However, emerging reports suggest that a new variant of the botnet has surfaced with a renewed focus on stealing passwords. According to ...

Microsoft's Indian web store was recently the victim of an online security breach. Hackers from the Chinese group known as the Evil Shadow Team stole usernames and passwords of customers who made purchases through the site. In a statement emailed to Reuters, a Microsoft spokeswoman said ...

The hacker group known as Anonymous has managed to continuously make headlines with its attacks against all types of organizations, signifying the need for greater online security defenses. In its most recent ploy, Anonymous breached websites associated with the CIA, the Mexican mining ...

Online security breaches can take many forms, and the popularity of video games appears to be the perfect platform for cybercriminals seeking ways to exploit unsuspecting users. One of the most popular online gaming communities resides within the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Alex Garden, ...

If online security fears were already at an all-time high, a recent Forbes report entitled Can Hackers Destroy The Internet? may have just added more fuel to the fire. Contributing writer Kenneth Rapoza noted that Trojans, botnets, denial of service attacks and SQL injections all can ...

Companies that have experienced an online security breach are encouraged to focus on their customers and be truthful regarding the incident, according to a recent ZDNet report. The news source cited Gartner research director Rob MacMillan, who said businesses are in a precarious position ...

Hacktivist group Anonymous has polarized the online security community in recent months. Some experts have dismissed its actions as little more than digital disruptions, whereas law enforcement officials suggest that the cybercrime syndicate could be a national security threat. Another ...

Mobile devices, specifically smartphones and tablets, may offer employees greater flexibility and productivity, but they also are a serious security risk. CRN recently reported that many executives believe popular iPad and Android-operated tablets are considered a risk for their lack of ...

In the online world, new threats are created every[ ]day and cybercriminals are constantly evolving to target unsuspecting consumers and businesses. As more people adopt mobile devices to access their financial data, some have feared such products are more vulnerable than traditional ...

Companies with many employees may run into serious trouble if their staff members are using the same passwords for their personal and business use. According to a recent Dark Reading report by Robert Lemos, there are several ways businesses can protect their information from online ...

To address the growing concerns associated with online security breaches, Entrust president and CEO Bill Conner recently addressed a Congressional communications and technology subcommittee to discuss emerging threats in this field. According to an Entrust announcement, the Cybersecurity: ...

Online security firm Symantec may be in the business of protecting consumer and business data, but the company recently experienced a breach of its own at the hands of the hacking group known as Anonymous. The group demanded the company pay $50,000 to retrieve the software source code it ...

Security News Daily writer Sue Marquette Poremba recently suggested that greater effort should be made to protect passwords from being obtained through an online security breach. The reporter cited online retailer Zappos, which experienced an attack and sent emails to millions of ...

The Star Tribune recently highlighted the importance of passwords and noted that some phrases are more vulnerable than others. The news source cited a November study conducted by an online security vendor that said the most popular password is "password," followed by "123456." One reason ...

Online security breaches continue to plague all types of companies across many industries. According to a recent study conducted by an IT solutions provider, several cyber trends took place in 2012, including increased data attacks. The company studied more than 300 data breach incidents ...

Companies of all sizes and government agencies continue to feel the wrath of hackers. The Washington Post recently reported that the U.S. Commerce Department suffered an online security breach that forced its employees to avoid using the internet for nine days. The news provider said the ...

A recent Reuters report indicated that VeriSign, which is responsible for ensuring people access more than half of the world's websites securely, was the victim of repeated online security attacks in 2010. The news source said the breaches were revealed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange ...

The FBI and Scotland Yard may have believed their conversations were private, but notorious hacker group Anonymous apparently had other plans. Members of the organization recently published a 15-minute internet video exposing a phone call between the agencies, citing another example of ...

PCWorld recently interviewed online security professional Alan Puzic regarding a new aggregation service available for people to determine if their information has been hacked. According to the news source, the PwnedList helps the public determine if their files are safe and currently has ...

Mashable contributing writer Dallas Lawrence recently highlighted several steps companies should take if they are the victims of an online security breach. Businesses are encouraged to plan ahead and ensure a department is in place to handle an attack and understand legislation pertaining ...

Cyberattacks are not restricted to any country in particular and can have a negative effect on consumers and businesses worldwide. For example, Irish hosting company Blacknight recently announced it suffered an online security breach that may have impacted up to 40,000 customers. The ...

Companies have been told by the SEC o disclose information regarding online security breaches, but a recent Reuters report suggested many businesses are still lagging behind in this area. The news source said, despite the Securities and Exchange Commission guidance document released in ...

Since people and companies use passwords to access sensitive material on a daily basis, protecting this information from internal and external threats is crucial.  A recent Signal News report by Chilton Tippin suggested there are several ways consumers and businesses can improve their ...

Administrators of the popular technology blog Gizmodo have taken it upon themselves to improve the online security habits of consumers and business professionals. By declaring February 1 "Change Your Password Day," organizers hope to bring light-hearted attention to the serious ...