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Researchers warn of increased Zeus malware activity this year

The number of Zeus variants peaked in mid-May, but the increased activity is expected to continue in June, the researchers said

Layered defenses largely fail to block exploits, says NSS

Research lab finds a mix of products from different vendors is best for 'defense in depth'

Researchers find unusual malware targeting Tibetan users in cyberespionage operation

The malware abuses the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service to remain undetected, researchers from ESET said

10 Popular iPhone Apps – Blacklisted!

Google Glass breaks into business

Like tablets and smartphones, Glass will need to be managed by IT

Twitter’s two-step authentication a good start, experts say

For celebrities and the average Joe, having two-factor authentication turned on won't protect them against determined hackers

Tech hotshots: The rise of the dataviz expert

Big data doesn't work if decision-makers can't absorb what it means. Enter the data visualization expert to sort it all out.

Nation’s power grid under constant cyberattack, but Congress lax

Utilities' cyber defense efforts said to be rapped by legislators, Congressional report finds

IT security vendors seen as clueless on industrial control systems

Even the most innocuous security processes used for traditional IT systems could spell disaster in an ICS

CIOs need to rethink their roles, MIT symposium panelists say

'You have to be the customer," says one panelist, urging CIOs to 'really appreciate what the other side needs'