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10 things you should know about DMARC's battle against email fraud

May 16, 2013 5:01am PDT

Supported by email providers like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo -- and adopted by brands from Amazon to Zynga - DMARC is already protecting 60 percent of email boxes worldwide.

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Security lessons from the 2013 Verizon Data Breach Report

May 15, 2013 6:00am PDT

Verizon's latest report on data breach statistics offers security pros a guide to the most persistent threats and where attention should be focused to defend against them.

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Send better email: Configure SPF and DKIM for Google Apps

October 15, 2012 1:28pm PDT

Andy Wolber shows you how you can reduce spam with just two records added to your domain name system settings.

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Back to basics: Defending against phishing attacks

June 12, 2012 6:00am PDT

Alfonso Barreiro notes that phishing attempts are still duping unwary targets. Here are some tips to share with your users to help protect your organization from compromise.

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Poll: When did you experience your last phishing attack?

June 8, 2012 11:41am PDT

Do you find that phishing bait is being dangled in front of you more often lately?

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U.S. State Department switches to Chrome browser: Is it secure enough for you?

March 15, 2012 11:03am PDT

Ian Hardenburgh looks at how Google has shored up security for its Chrome browser. What sets it apart from other browsers?

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Stop deceptive phishing emails with DMARC.org standards

January 30, 2012 12:09pm PST

Dealing with the aftereffects of a phishing attack can be more than a little frustrating. One group is trying to fix that with a set of standards.

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Top three careers for the ethically challenged IT pro

September 9, 2011 6:45am PDT

While current employment stats for IT pros fluctuate, there's always a niche for those who are not burdened by a sense of ethics or decency.

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Five tips for protecting customer data

June 13, 2011 6:07am PDT

Security technologies can only do so much to protect customer data. You also need to evaluate how you store that data and how you can control access to it.

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Intego Virus Barrier aims to add extra protection for Mac users

June 1, 2011 8:53am PDT

With renewed talk of malware aimed at Macs, Derek Schauland takes a look at an antivirus solution for those who think they or their users need extra protection from malware and other threats.

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Phishing attacks: Training tips to keep users vigilant

April 25, 2011 7:40am PDT

Organizations that take IT security very seriously still become victims to phishing attacks. How can we guard against social engineering? Here are a few tips from security experts.

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New Google CEO Larry Page: Here are your top two priorities

April 4, 2011 3:20pm PDT

On Monday, Google officially changed horses as co-founder Larry Page took the reins as CEO. Here are the two top priorities that should be on Page's mind as he looks to reinvigorate Google.

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10 ways to keep your messages out of spam filters

March 16, 2011 12:44pm PDT

Legitimate messages that get snagged by spam filters can lead to big problems -- such as derailed job searches, hard feelings, and lost business. These tips will help ensure that your messages...

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The 10 biggest LinkedIn annoyances

February 17, 2011 9:46am PST

As useful as LinkedIn can be for promoting your career or business and connecting with other professionals, users have voiced some major peeves. Tim Heard rounded up the top complaints.

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Peter Cochrane's Blog: Phishing tackled

January 25, 2011 8:06am PST

One lapse and you've swallowed the phisher's bait - hook, line and sinker...

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Spamfighter Exchange Module: Is it better than the built-in tools?

November 22, 2010 12:37pm PST

Jack Wallen takes a look at the add-on Spamfighter Exchange Module. Is it worth the extra cost, or are the built-in tools sufficient for spam reduction?

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Spam: The ultimate low in Verizon's class act as a wireless carrier

November 17, 2010 8:47am PST

TechRepublic member dcolbert shares his disgust with Verizon's recent decision to place unsolicited commercial advertisements in the Android OS notification bar. He believes that a notification...

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Zombie PCs: Time for their zombie owners to take some responsibility

August 9, 2010 8:48am PDT

Editor's notebook: Mandatory antivirus for all web users will put virus writers out of business

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Top 10 sites to debunk Internet hoaxes

August 6, 2010 3:06pm PDT

When your users turn into Chicken Little over the latest hoax, scam, rumor, or urban legend, point them to the sites on this list to ease their minds (and preempt a rash of chain mail).

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Knowledgeable humans are still the best spam filters

July 26, 2010 9:00am PDT

Spammers and phishers spoof the addresses, subject lines, and contents of legitimate emails from popular services. A simple rule of thumb can help spot the fakes.

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