Security

Data breaches will affect a quarter of the world’s population by 2020, IDC predicts

Watch IDC’s free FutureScape webcast for more security predictions and their impact on your business.

Tor hires former EFF chief as executive director

Tor is hoping to diversify its funding and move away from government sources

US Homeland Security wants heavy-duty IoT protection

DHS says IoT security vulnerabilities are critical and need to be addressed.

Cyberspy group repurposes 12-year-old Bifrose backdoor

The group has been targeting organizations with ties to Asian governments since 2010

A free, almost foolproof way to check for malware

How to scan every running process on your system for malware in seconds, without installing antimalware software

Endpoint security still inadequate despite growing threats

Block yourself from being tracked and profiled online  

When it comes to cloud security which is better? Heavy hand or gentle policing?

Google’s new Data Loss Prevention tools could drive enterprise adoption of Gmail

Gmail's price and security make it a compelling offering for enterprises because of Google's operating and security scale. DLP adds needed compliance capabilities.

SHA-1 cutoff could block millions of users from encrypted websites

Tens of millions of users would be unable to access HTTPS websites that only use SHA-2-signed certificates, Facebook and Cloudflare have warned