• AusCERT 2013: Interview with Dr Lizzie Coles-Kemp

  By Richard Chirgwin | 24 May, 2013 10:41

  Dr Lizzie Coles-Kemp is a senior lecturer in the Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London. She is keenly interested in how social behaviours influence our attitudes to security. For example, in communities where Internet accounts need to be shared between family members, the security professional's assumption that one account and password identifies one person is undermined. CSO spoke to Dr Coles-Kemp about the nexus between social behaviours and information security.

• AusCERT 2013:Packetloop looks at the half-life of security information

  By Richard Chirgwin | 24 May, 2013 10:31

  Data is at its most valuable just after it's created, and vulnerability data in particular has a short half-life, says Packetloop's Michael Baker.

• Microsoft brushes off claim Xbox Live accounts were compromised

  By Jeremy Kirk | 24 May, 2013 02:32

  Microsoft brushed off a dubious hacker's claim on Thursday that he stole 47 million account credentials for Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service.

• Could the Bitcoin network be used as an ultrasecure notary service?

  By Jeremy Kirk | 24 May, 2013 01:10

  Manuel Araoz, a 23-year-old developer in Argentina, has an idea for Bitcoin that doesn't focus on money.

• DHS warns employees that years-old database hole puts their privacy at risk

  By Ellen Messmer | 23 May, 2013 22:28

  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Thursday said it has notified employees and others with DHS clearance to be on alert for potential fraud due to a vulnerability discovered in software used by a vendor to process personally identifiable information (PII) for background investigations. The software hole in had been there since July 2009.

• Designing your digital legacy

  By David Daw | 29 April, 2013 12:53

  We lead rich virtual lives on social networking sites like Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. So what happens when real life catches up, and our flesh-and-blood bodies succumb to mortality? For our virtual selves, at least, some concrete answers are available--ways to settle our digital affairs after death, while minimizing hassle and heartache for loved ones.

• How to Recover From a Twitter Hack

  By Kristin Burnham | 25 April, 2013 18:20

  Do you know what to do if your Twitter account is hacked? Here are four steps to take to regain control of your account and ensure it doesn't happen again.

• How to track a lost computer with Find My Mac

  By Serenity Caldwell | 19 April, 2013 14:53

  If your computer is stolen or otherwise liberated from your possession, don't despair: If you've remembered to enable Find My Mac, you can track it, remotely lock it, and even send messages to your Mac's screen.

• How to enable Family Safety features in Windows 8

  By Rick Broida | 15 April, 2013 21:37

  The Internet? Kind of a cesspool. And as the parent of kids who are now old enough to operate a Web browser, you can bet I'm keen on checking their activities and filtering out the inappropriate content.

• Windows 8 picture passwords: Their great untapped potential

  By Alex Wawro and Marco Chiappetta | 22 February, 2013 17:20

  Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is the bellwether for PCs. Where Microsoft goes, PCs follow. And now Microsoft is making a grab for the mobile market, too. The latest version of Windows is designed with touchscreens in mind, and one bright side of that evolution is the addition of features that make Windows more intuitive and easier to use on all devices.

• The true root causes of software security failures

  By Kenneth van Wyk | 21 May, 2013 20:56

  Developers being overly trusting is one of them.

• Chinese hackers master art of lying low

  By Jaikumar Vijayan | 20 May, 2013 10:14

  China's remarkable success in infiltrating U.S. government, military and corporate networks in recent years shouldn't be seen as a sign that the country is gaining on the U.S. lead in cybertechnology, security experts say. They're just very persistent and very good at remaining undetected for long periods of time.

• 8 essential features you need in a business router

  By Eric Geier | 17 May, 2013 15:56

  A router is the heart of your network, so it deserves to be chosen carefully. Any router will share your Internet connection amongst your computers and other networkable devices (smartphones, tablets, and so on), but better models provide features that will enhance your network and its performance. Whether you're seeking a business- or consumer-class router, here are the eight most essential features to look for.

• Tech Titans Talk: The IDG Enterprise Interview Series

  By CIO | 17 May, 2013 14:15

  In the IDG Enterprise Interview Series, you'll hear from technology CIOs and CEOs on today's burgeoning trends, ongoing headaches and upcoming product plans. Check out this informative series from IDG Enterprise Chief Content Officer John Gallant and his team of editors.

• State social media privacy laws a mixed bag for businesses

  By Jaikumar Vijayan | 15 May, 2013 10:10

  New social media privacy laws that have been enacted in several states around the country, or are in the works, present something of a mixed bag for businesses.

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