CIO.com - Theft

E-mail Blunders: Top 10 Dumbest Moments of 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dumb moves, attacks and mishaps that have caused sleepless nights and financial peril for consumers, corporate executives, politicians and of course, e-mail and IT administrators.

Data Breach Target: Your Company

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Don't gloat that it wasn't your security system that was breached. You're probably next, and maybe from on the inside.

10 Fixes for the Worst PC Security Nightmares

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most security attacks are targeted at a few weak points on your PC that aren't that hard to protect. Follow these simple tips, and you'll suddenly be a whole lot safer.

My Company Has Had a Data Breach. What Do I Do?

Shawna McAlearney — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If your company suffers a data breach, especially one involving customer information, these three software security tips can help you handle it quickly and effectively.

TJX Data Breach: Ignore Cost Lessons and Weep

Shawna McAlearney — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While monetary costs from a massive data breach are bad enough, the damage to reputation and the resulting loss of business can be considerable. The recent indictment of the TJX hackers underscores how your company may be at risk, explain security experts.

DOJ: Credit Card Thefts Helped by 'Well Designed' Software

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Currency counter, Glock, offshore banks and global players skated right past IT security.

Anheuser-Busch Stolen Laptop Contained Personal Data of NH Residents

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brewer confirms that 2,250 employees and dependents from state are affected.

London Oyster Card Chip Maker Seeks to Gag Security Boffins

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers claim NXP has had ample time to fix flawed chips.

Mobile-Related Security Threats On the Rise

Al Sacco — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than half of information security staffers say risks related to mobile devices and remote workers are up significantly compared to a year ago, new research says. Combine more mobile people with more corporate data passing beyond the corporate walls, and you have a mounting challenge.

Eight Great Ways to Protect Your Laptop

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Don't let hooligans handle your hardware. Here are eight ways to keep your notebook from being pinched--or to get it back if it is stolen.

Identity-Theft Protection: What Services Can You Trust?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New online services offer to protect you from identity theft, and some claim to help you undo damage after it happens. But when we tested the services, we found that many fall short.

Data Security Tips for CIOs: Wiping the Hard Drive

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A CIO responsible for donating end-of-life computers shares her experiences with data security technology and managing used technology in a secure and environmentally friendly way.

Encryption Not All It's Cracked Up to Be: Assessing the Risks and the Cost

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new type of attack discovered by Princeton researchers demonstrates that encryption alone may not be an effective defense. Managing security is managing risk, and these tips can help show you whether encryption software and self-encrypting disks are worth the cost.

Shrink Busters: How IT Is Helping Retailers Fight Theft

Thomas Wailgum — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Losses from shrink (lost, stolen or damaged merchandise) and transaction fraud continue to haunt U.S. retailers dealing with sluggish sales. Can new tools and real-time business intelligence help IT help an industry in trouble?

Busting the 10 Myths About Data Protection

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Whether from security breaches or careless insiders, data protection is on the mind of every CIO these days. However, many don't know that it's steeped in misconceptions.