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Risk Management: The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

When considering your risk management plan, it's important to note that malware and viruses wiping out entire hard drives are losing popularity, while security threats involving the online black market are on the rise.

E-mail Blunders: Top 10 Dumbest Moments of 2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dumb moves, attacks and mishaps that have caused sleepless nights and financial peril for consumers, corporate executives, politicians and of course, e-mail and IT administrators.

How to Use Gmail to Battle Spam

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gmail already offers champion spam-filtering for Gmail accounts. Here's how to leverage it with non-Gmail accounts.

How to Say Goodbye to Mobile Phone Spam

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Stop spammers from hassling you by keeping unwanted text messages, e-mail, and voice calls from reaching your mobile phone.

Four Quick Tips for Choosing an IM Security Product

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Four simple steps from a Forrester analyst can help your company choose the best instant messaging security product for its needs--from plugging data leaks for compliance and preventing IP theft to virus scanning and preventing SpIM.

Eight E-Mail Hoaxes That Have Duped Millions

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

E-mail fills our in-boxes with come-ons to see celebrities naked and to get rich quick. Even though we know deep down that these are fakes, why do we contine to think, 'Maybe?'

Eight Quick Ways to Get Your Site Blacklisted

Esther Schindler — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Effective online communication relies on your ability to reach customers. If your e-mail or newsletters are listed on a spam blacklist, the messages won't get through. Here are several common mistakes that put business communication at risk.

Update: Fake-CNN Spam Mutates as Attacks Continue

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CNN.com 'Top 10 List' malware continues on, few signs of ending soon.

Massive Faux-CNN Spam Blitz Uses Legit Sites to Deliver Fake Flash

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 hacked sites serving up phony update; Adobe issues warning.

The Top 10 Social Networking Annoyances

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's great to keep in touch with your friends and colleagues, but does the price have to be spam, zombie bites, and friend invitations from people you've never heard of?

U.S. Indicts 11 over Pump-and-Dump Stock Spam

Jeremy Kirk — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Chinese penny stocks subject of millions of promotional e-mails in fraudulent scheme, government alleges.

Ron Paul Spam Traced to Ukrainian Botnet

Robert McMillan — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Spam messages had no connection to presidential contender.

The Storm Worm Dresses Up as a Dancing Skeleton

Scott Berinato — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Hackers using virulent malware worm dressed as Halloween fun to target victims. Warning: Do not click if you see the image in this story in your e-mail.

Audio Spam: The Latest Twist on a Never-Ending Security Threat

Scott Berinato — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers say that small MP3 attachments pitching penny stocks are the latest wave in the ocean of unsolicited e-mail.

U.S. Gov't E-Mail Server Turns into Spam Cannon

Jeremy Kirk — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Subscribers to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security daily e-mail bulletin were inundated with dozens of e-mails on Wednesday due to a glitch with the mailing list.