• Nation's critical infrastructure cyber defenses weak, DHS tells hearing

  By John P. Mello | 17 May, 2013 17:51

  Experts criticize government's threat sharing, noting it wants the private sector to be generous but it's stingy with the private sector

• Big Data Investigations: Opportunity and Risk

  By Taylor Armerding | 17 May, 2013 13:01

  Experts say large-scale security analytics can cut through the noise to find key intelligence. But connecting the dots can lead to legal trouble

• Experts ding DHS vulnerability sharing plan as too limited

  By Antone Gonsalves | 17 May, 2013 13:00

  Without universally availability, plan could miss smaller businesses hackers could use as an entry point to critical infrastructure companies

• New Mac spyware found on Angolan activist's computer

  By Lucian Constantin | 17 May, 2013 12:04

  Previously unknown Mac OS X spyware, signed with a valid Apple Developer ID, has turned up on the laptop of an activist from Angola at a human rights conference in Norway.

• Booming mobile industry spawning global criminal marketplace

  By John P. Mello | 16 May, 2013 13:02

  In an alarming 'post-PC' era alert, working group says criminal infrastructure created much faster than it was for PC fraud

• 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 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.

• Windows 8: Put its hidden security features to work!

  By Eric Geier | 08 February, 2013 17:51

  Don't let the Windows 8 haters brainswash you: Microsoft actually introduced a few great features in its new operating system, some of which will help keep you safer from malware and other security threats. Though most of these security enhancements are active by default, you still must be proactive to get the most from them. Also, one new Windows 8 feature presents specific security concerns that must be addressed to keep your PC--and your data--as safe as possible. Let's jump in and investigate.

• Three New Year's resolutions for PC users

  By Rick Broida | 22 December, 2012 16:04

  A new year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: resolutions. For most folks, these tend to be of the "get in shape" or "quit smoking" variety. But if you're a PCWorld reader, consider adding some PC-specific resolutions to the mix.

• 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.

• Applying Big Data approaches to information security a challenge

  By Jaikumar Vijayan | 28 February, 2013 11:10

  Applying Big Data approaches to information security can help enterprises build better situational awareness capabilities, but implementation could prove to be a major challenge, security experts said at the RSA Conference 2013 being held here this week.

• 33 expert tips and tricks for iOS 6

  By Dan Moren and Lex Friedman | 07 February, 2013 17:00

  Perhaps you are already an iOS master. Or maybe you consider yourself more of a novice. Either way, we feel confident that at least some of the tips and tricks for iOS 6 that we present below will be new to you. What's more, we hope you love them--and benefit from them--as much as we do.

• 2012: The year in quotes

  By Nancy Weil | 12 December, 2012 13:45

  Some of the most memorable IT-related quotes were uttered in courtrooms this year, which involved a steady stream of legal challenges about intellectual property. In no particular order, these are some of the comments that stuck with us as 2012 winds to a close.

• With shopping scams on the rise, watch for these threats

  By Tony Bradley | 21 November, 2012 21:41

  The glorious chaos we call the Holiday Shopping Season will soon be upon us. Holiday shopping also means a spike in online scams, fraud, and malware, so you need to be aware of the risks and threats, and exercise some common sense to avoid a cyber-Grinch incident.

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