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Hijacked! How to Stop Cybercriminals From Stealing Your Domain
With Twitter, Google and other big-name companies under attack, no one is safe. Here is how to prevent your domain (and website) from getting hijacked.
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Microsoft Takes to the Front Lines in the War on Cybercrime
Digital Crime Units helped take down seven major botnets last year.
By Edward Jones
Tech
Better Late Than Never? Target Accelerating Program to Detect Credit-Card Fraud.
Target's chief financial officer said the retailer is fast-tracking chip-enabled smart cards, which could have been useful in preventing against the company's recent data breach.
By Laura Entis
Tech
Make It Stop: Yahoo Reports Coordinated Email Hack
As if the data breaches at Target and Neiman Marcus weren't enough, Yahoo has announced that hackers recently broke into Yahoo Mail accounts.
Tech
5 No-Brainer Tips to Avoid Getting Hacked
While big-name retailers continue to make headlines about security breaches ,entrepreneurs are in no way free from danger. Here are a few simple ways to protect your business from cyber attacks.
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37 South Korean Bank Execs Offer to Resign Over Breach. Should Target Execs Follow Suit?
When news broke regarding a massive theft of customer information, dozens of top executives at South Korean financial companies tendered their resignations.
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Target, Neiman Marcus Credit Card Hacks Could Be More Widespread, Experts Say
Agencies warn that malicious software that targets POS units has 'potentially infected a large number' of retailers.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
Uh, Did Your Refrigerator Just Send Me an Internet Virus?
Security firm outlines a recent cyber attack using internet-connected household devices.
By Jason Fell
Business Ideas
Target’s Security Breach Stresses the Need for Better Cyber Security
Criminals are getting more clever in the theft of consumer information. Companies should take immediate steps to better protect sensitive data.
By Eric Basu
Business News
Online Shoppers: Beware the 12 Scams of Christmas
Cyber crooks are out to make online shoppers miserable this holiday season. Here's what you should know.
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McAfee: Spam, Malware On the Rise
Cyberthreats are growing and evolving, with spam messages increasing 125 percent in the third quarter, according to a new report by McAfee Labs.
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Think China is the No. 1 Country for Hacking? Think Again.
A country with a fifth of China's population is actually responsible for the most attack traffic.
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Cybersecurity Basics: Surf the Web Safely With These Browsers
Here's a look at three of the safest browsers for doing business on the web.
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Don’t Get Hacked — Tools to Fight Cyber Attacks
Most cyber attacks are preventable by taking a few simple but crucial security steps. Here's how to protect yourself and your company from hackers.
By Tom Cochran
Building a Business
Cybercrime May Cost the U.S. Economy $100 Billion a Year
Cybercrime's toll on the U.S. economy is difficult to predict, but one new study puts the price tag at an annual $100 billion.
By Eamon Javers
Tech
10 Questions to Ask When Creating a Cybersecurity Plan for Your Business
Practical tips for protecting your company from hackers and other online threats.
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Fertile Ground for Startups: 10 Sectors of the $207 Billion Cyber-Security Industry Poised to Take Off
As businesses move their data processing to the cloud, cyber-security is becoming an increasingly prevalent and mission-critical problem.
Tech
Cyber Security a Growing Issue for Small Business
To keep sensitive data safe, consider these three tips collected from a House Committee on Small Business hearing today.
By Jason Fell
Tech
Google’s New Portal Provides Help for Hacked Sites
The tech giant launches articles and videos that explain how to recover when your site has been compromised.
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Reinventing Yourself and Other Tips This Week
How to innovate around obstacles, protect yourself from a cyber attack, reward your employees in meaningful ways and more: our best tips of the week.
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How to Protect Your Small Business Against a Cyber Attack
Follow these steps to boost your company's security measures and thwart hackers -- keeping yourself, your employees and your customers safe.
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3 Reasons to Avoid ‘Jailbreaking’ Mobile Devices for Business
Security becomes a significant issue when employees strip their mobile devices of certain programmed limitations.
By Julie Cohn
Tech
Is Your Business Ready for Cyber War?
With analysts predicting a surge in international hacking threats, here's what small businesses need to do to stay out of the crosshairs.
By Julie Cohn
Tech
New York Times Hacked: 3 Tips for Avoiding Email Scams
Take these steps to protect your personal and professional information from hackers.
By Jason Fell
Tech
3 Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping Over Mobile Devices
With cyber criminals targeting mobile users more than ever, keep security top-of-mind this holiday season.
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FCC Updates Small-Business Tool for Fighting Cyber Threats
The revamped 'Small Biz Cyber Planner' includes online resources to beef up your security against cyber attacks.
By Julie Cohn
Tech
How to Determine If Cyber Insurance Coverage Is Right for You
Cyber crime and website shutdowns pose a serious threat to many businesses. Here's a guide to buying coverage for digital disasters.