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Why Microsoft will beat Google in the enterprise cloud war

Google beat Microsoft to market with its cloud-based suite of business apps, but the tables have turned and many organizations, particularly large enterprises, are now looking to Microsoft for their cloud needs.

Dec 10, 2015 5 mins

Cloud Security Cloud Storage Small and Medium Business

Companies scramble to fix lack of encryption on mobile apps

Their mobile apps were transmitting payment card information without encryption

Dec 9, 2015 2 mins

Security

Ex-US State Dept. worker pleads guilty to extensive “sextortion,” hacking and cyberstalking acts

Criminals’ phishing, hacking and cyberstalking activities were conducted from his computer at the U.S. Embassy

Dec 9, 2015 4 mins

Security

U.S. Marshals issue telephone scam warning

Marshals telephone scam similar to one plaguing the IRS

Dec 9, 2015 3 mins

Data Center Mobile Small and Medium Business

Homeland Security’s role in cybersecurity

Watch an exclusive interview with Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas

Dec 9, 2015 1 min

Cybercrime Security

IBM lets customers, partners write apps for QRadar threat intelligence platform

Apps will be vetted by IBM, made available via Security App Exchange

Dec 9, 2015 3 mins

IBM Security

Cyberspy group targets South American political figures, journalists

The groups's activity has spanned seven years, affecting influential people in Argentina, Ecuador, Venezuela and possibly Brazil

Dec 9, 2015 3 mins

Security

Forecast 2016: Security takes center stage

After a year of high-profile hacks, security is top of mind for tech execs in 2016.

Dec 9, 2015 10 mins

Security

Cyberattacks will compromise 1-in-3 healthcare records next year

Virtual care to become the norm

Dec 8, 2015 8 mins

Internet of Things Security

Microsoft updates trust list after private key for Xbox Live leaks

Private key for *.xboxlive.com disclosed

Dec 8, 2015 4 mins

Microsoft Security