Security

Windows 7’s malware infection rate climbs, XP’s falls

But Windows 7 remains nearly five times less likely to get nailed by hackers, says Microsoft

US senators: Corporate data breach reporting is inconsistent and unreliable

US senators call on SEC to bolster data breach disclosure requirements

Do-not-track me!

Don’t open that email! How to reduce the threat of phishing

Cloud-based security as a service: It’s catching on and here’s why

Cloud security services offer flexibility, speed and yes, low price

Mac malware goes from game to serious

Student charged with posting counterfeit coupons to 4chan

The fake Internet coupons cost retailers hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the FBI

How is cloud computing like an airplane?

Interop panel discusses recent outages, compares safety of environment to planes and cars.

Windows malware threatens bank accounts

Trusteer identifies trojan that “morphed” into financial institutions threat

Facebook denies privacy breach allegations by Symantec

No personal data could have been passed to third parties, company says