Security

Too many small businesses are still relying on Windows XP and even Internet Explorer 6. It's way past time to move on if you don't want to risk security vulnerabilities, reliability issues, and...

These 10 small-business rip-offs are costing your company big bucks. But you don't have to put up with it any more -- if you know how to fight back.

With cloud computing, backing up isn't hard to do ... anymore. These days, it's easier, faster, and safer than ever to do your small business backups in the cloud instead of a local...

A better job market brings a higher risk that employees will jump ship -- and perhaps take proprietary business information along with them.

Stratfor break-in by Anonymous underscores need for small businesses to step up Internet security defenses, if not for their own good than for the good of their clients.

Small business owners can help protect their businesses from employee theft and fraud with the following eight tips.

AT&T bows to pressure from anti-trust watchdogs and spikes its $39 billion deal to buy T-Mobile. Also: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gets owned by Chinese hackers.

A study of lost USB storage devices found a host of malware -- and no encryption. That's bad news for anyone who cares about business data security.

Overheating iPhones make headlines -- and probably shouldn't. Also: Google wants to ape Amazon Prime, and Carrier IQ "spyware" gets hit with a lawsuit.

The company acknowledges a security issue with LaserJet firmware, but it says there's no way hackers can cause a compromised printer to catch fire.

If you want to maintain credibility with online shoppers, you need to make sure your site is secure. Here's what you need to accomplish that.

Cyber-thieves have taken notice of the booming popularity of online tax filing, and they're working overtime to intercept and steal sensitive information.

If you haven’t already, now is the time to buy smartphones and tablets for your workers. Or better yet, let them buy the devices for themselves…

You don't want to learn that your small business is involved in a criminal case by reading about it in the local newspaper.

Malware exposes users to porn and violent images, and reinforces the need for small businesses to stay aware of social-networking security issues.

Business travelers will find some value in the service, even if it's expensive -- and even if it carries the usual security risks.

Want to make a Gen Y worker happy? Don’t give her a raise, just let her use her own smartphone.

When dealing with business collaboration, sharing, and communications, you can boost usage and productivity by standardizing on as few platforms as possible.

It's National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Here's how your small business can ensure that it's protecting itself against online attackers.