Practical tips for identity theft prevention
A recent Javelin Strategy & Research study found that fraud suffered by Small Business Owners (SMBO) totaled $8 billion. Banks, merchants and other providers absorbed at …
Ten early warning signs of fraud
Anti-fraud consultancy UK Fraud published a list of ten common early warning signs which could alert management that fraud may be occurring in their organization. The list …
How to make a cheap mobile malware jail
Analyzing mobile malware without spreading it further can be very difficult to achieve, especially when one wants the malware to behave as it would in the wild. Unlike …
Simple online protection steps for seniors
Older Americans, who grew up in the era of rotary-dial phones and black and white TV programming, may still be in the minority among Internet users. They are a rapidly growing …
Testing web applications for security flaws
David Hoelzer is the Director of Research, Enclave Forensics and a SANS Trainer. In this interview he discusses web application testing, offers advice for those on the hunt …
Best practices for reporting malware
Nonprofit anti-malware organization StopBadware released of its new Best Practices for Reporting Badware URLs, which prescribe specific steps for reporting different types of …
Demystifying cloud computing security
Phil Neray is the VP, Data Security Strategy, InfoSphere Guardium & Optim at IBM. In this interview Phil talks about the complex issues surrounding cloud computing …
Most social networks users don’t keep up with privacy settings changes
The proliferation and usage of mobile devices is exponentially growing, as is consumers’ dependence on the Web, causing many to lose sight of the importance of keeping …
Wi-Fi users live in a false sense of security
Wi-Fi users in the U.S. are confident that they are taking the right steps to protect themselves when using Wi-Fi devices. In fact, 97 percent of Wi-Fi users recently surveyed …
Best practices for fighting credit card theft
3Delta Systems issued a set of business best practices for protecting customer credit card account information and minimizing corporate exposure to online payment scams. …
ISO 27001 documentation toolkit
Documentation is the core of your ISO 27001 implementation. A good set of documents will enable your employees to understand their obligations better. Poorly written documents …
Suspect cyberbullying? Here’s five tips on what to do
Most parents know that when a bullying incident occurs with their child, they should address it immediately. In the case of cyberbullying, online tools are now available to …