Security

Botnet Operators Infecting Servers, Not Just PCs

December 16, 2009 | Web, FTP, and SSL servers are becoming handy tools for botnets to expand and multiply. SMBs must protect their servers more tightly than ever.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins, Courtesy of DarkReading

How To Launch Your Web Site On Schedule

December 11, 2009 | If you want to build a Web site for your small or midsize business that's both on time and on point, you'll have to plan accordingly. Here are the steps you'll need to follow.
By Jennifer Shaheen

Choosing E-Mail Security Services? Watch Your Step!

December 10, 2009 | New Dark Reading Tech Center report offers advice on what to look for -- and what to avoid -- in third-party e-mail security services.
By Jordan Wiens, Courtesy of DarkReading

Time And Attendance Systems For SMBs

December 10, 2009 | Keeping tight track of your employees' time can help cut costs during touch economic times. Automated Time and Attendance systems can save surprisingly signficant amounts of money -- you just need to find the system makes the the most sense for your company's needs.
By Shannon Suetos

The Point-Of-Sale Problem

December 5, 2009 | Retailers both large and small must take sensible steps to protect their POS systems -- or face potentially serious consequences.
By Greg Shipley, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Microsoft Warns Piracy Surge Brings Malware

December 3, 2009 | It's a problem because companies using unlicensed or counterfeit software are 73% more likely to suffer data loss or damage than users of legitimate software.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Security Gets Top Billing On Cyber Monday

November 30, 2009 | FBI, others offer tips to protect shoppers -- and SMBs -- during online shopping season.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

Security Is Chief Obstacle To Cloud Computing Adoption, Says Study Of Growing Companies

November 25, 2009 | Half of organizations surveyed say they have no plans to use cloud technology; and half of those cite security concerns.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

Microsoft Issues Internet Explorer Security Advisory

November 24, 2009 | Users of Internet Explorer 6 and 7 may be vulnerable to a malware attack.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Microsoft Bing Cash Exploit Discovered

November 10, 2009 | A flaw in Microsoft's Bing cashback program allowed tester to get credit for over $2,000 in rebate cash through fake purchases -- and could let hackers block legitimate payments.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Microsoft Says Windows 7 Malware Threat 'Sensationalized'

November 9, 2009 | Software maker claims operating system tests by security vendor Sophos did not take advantage of Microsoft security tools.
By Paul McDougall, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Is Antivirus Software Dead?

November 7, 2009 | Always-on Internet connectivity is keeping malware concerns alive and well. InformationWeek examines whether antivirus software is up to the task, or whether it's a security solution of the past.solution of the past.
By Serdar Yegulalp, Courtesy of InformationWeek

New Security Certification On The Horizon For Cloud Services

November 4, 2009 | Cloud security cert would go beyond existing SAS 70, ISO 27001 standards, and could give added confidence to businesses kept out of the cloud by security worries.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins, Courtesy of DarkReading

Ask Steve: SMBs Cut Tech, And More, To Cope With Recession

November 2, 2009 | New Yankee Group SMB data predicts severe cutbacks in tech spending, particularly in cloud computing and Software as a Service (Saas) as well as unified communications. The bright spot? Mobile applications.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group

How To Boost Security Awareness Among Your Users

October 30, 2009 | SMBs should skip the 'Wall of Shame' and instead try promotional events and penetration testing.
By John Sawyer, Courtesy of DarkReading

Trend Micro Secures Virtual, Cloud Servers

October 26, 2009 | To address unique server security challenges, Trend Micro is connecting its Deep Security software to virtual machines and the cloud.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

From Security Perspective, Windows 7 Off To A Rocky Start

October 22, 2009 | Experts express consternation over early vulnerabilities and User Access Control configuration issues.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

SLIDESHOW: 10 Windows 7 Features SMBs Should Love

October 21, 2009 | Windows 7 promises to fight crime, cure cancer, and remove unwanted hair. But what does it really do for small and midsize companies? To find out, page through bMighty's exclusive visual guide to Windows 7's SMB features.
By Fredric Paul

Botnet Unleashes Variety Of New Phishing Attacks

October 19, 2009 | Attackers use phony messages of system upgrades, Outlook updates, and Microsoft Conficker 'cleanup tool' to spread malware.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins, Courtesy of DarkReading

Security Software's New Form Factor: Free

October 16, 2009 | Emerging vendors find viral marketing works very well in security arena. SMBs may find that the free versions do everything they need.
By Tim Wilson, Courtesy of DarkReading

New Fake Antivirus Attack Holds Victims' Systems Hostage

October 15, 2009 | Aggressive attack forces users to buy phony antivirus package to free their computers.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins, Courtesy of DarkReading

Cost, Strength Of Security Drive Users Toward SaaS Offerings

October 14, 2009 | New Dark Reading report offers a look at the strengths, weaknesses of security SaaS -- and how companies of all sizes can choose the right provider.
By Charlotte Dunlap, Courtesy of DarkReading

Google Postini Customers Fuming Over Outage

October 14, 2009 | E-mail delivery problems dogged Google's Postini hosted security and archiving services Tuesday, and the company's business customers are demanding better communication.
By Thomas Claburn, Courtesy of InformationWeek

AT&T Bolsters Managed Security Services

October 13, 2009 | The carrier's offerings aim to provide companies of all sizes with security threat analysis and customizable device management.
By Marin Perez, Courtesy of InformationWeek

Should Your Company Outsource IT Services?

October 8, 2009 | IT consulting has become increasingly popular among smaller businesses. But you need to do your homework before deciding whether or not your business should outsource its tech functions.
By Merrin Muxlow