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71 percent of merchants were found to store unencrypted payment card data in 2011, which is an increase of 8 percent since 2010, according to a study by SecurityMetrics. …

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and interviews: IT pros can’t resist peeking at privileged information IT security …

Four Romanian nationals were charged for their alleged participation in an international multimillion dollar scheme to remotely hack into and steal payment card data from …

As December rolls in and 2012 looms on the IT security horizon, Tufin Technologies – the security lifecycle management specialist – has come up with its top five …

Now more than ever before, computer users need to take measures to protect themselves online, and choosing the right antivirus software is a key step in defending against …

Emerging as popular standard to create Rich Internet Applications and competing with technology stacks like Adobe’s Flex/Flash and Microsoft’s Silverlight is …

OpenDNS unveiled a preview of DNSCrypt, a new technology that improves both the security and privacy of Internet users, particularly those on unsecured wireless hotspots and …

(IN)SECURE Magazine is a free digital security publication discussing some of the hottest information security topics. The December 2011 issue features: 7 questions you always …

Many organizations are ignoring the risk of unencrypted USB drives and are not following through with appropriate USB security policies. The Ponemon Institute research also …

GFI Software released its report on the most prevalent threat detections for the previous month. Noteworthy threats in November 2011 included a new Facebook worm; the return …

NT OBJECTives announced NTO SQL Invader, a free tool which provides pen testers and developers the ability to quickly and easily exploit and demonstrate SQL Injection …

From the hottest new tablet to sleek smartphones and laptops, electronic devices are likely at the top of many consumers’ holiday wish lists this year. Many lucky …