Internet Security

• World of Web Browsers: Are Alternatives Safer?

  Some alternative Web browsers -- such as Apple's Safari, highly adaptable Opera, and the wildly popular Mozilla Firefox -- have more desirable features than Microsoft Internet Explorer. But are they more secure?
  Bill Pfleging

• Keeping Web 2.0 Platforms Private and Secure

  Blogs and social networks can help companies improve relationships with employees and customers. But they can also leave a business open to privacy and security problems. It’s critical to have strong policies and software.
  Michelle V. Rafter

• Fight Spam in Six Steps

  Unwanted and unsolicited junk e-mail currently makes up about two-thirds of all e-mail received, but there are some simple ways your business can cut down on spam.
  Mary O. Foley

• Famous Last Words: It Can't Happen to My Website

  As more small businesses flock to the Web, security becomes a bigger issue. It's important to understand what motivates hackers, how to avoid becoming a victim, and how to recover if you’ve been hacked.
  Anita Campbell

• Beware of Botnets and Other New Kinds of Spam

  Spam is increasingly coming in new and more dangerous strains, including junk email that contain images or viruses that take over your PCs and turn it into a spam-sending machine.
  Todd Wasserman

• How Secure Is Your Email?

  New threats exist to your office email systems so there's no time like the present to invest in protection.
  Todd Wasserman

• Will March Madness Make the Boss Block Web Use?

  During the NCAA basketball tournament, employers lose $1.2 billion in employee productivity. Can that be thwarted by blocking Internet access to sports sites?
  Renee Oricchio

• Protect Your Business from Phishing

  This email fraud no longer targets only big commercial banks. The names of smaller companies are now being used to try to lure victims into revealing private info.
  Caroline Waxler

• Security Starters: Critical Patches for Your PCs

  A primer on how and how often to install security updates for those companies that don't have a large IT department.
  Renee Oricchio

• Do You Need Anti-Virus Software for Your Handhelds?

  Virus attacks on PDAs and smartphones used to be a rarity, but you may need to prepare your business for an onslaught.
  Renee Oricchio

• Preventing Credit Card Fraud on Your Website

  Despite e-payment options, credit cards remain the Internet’s primary currency. Here are some basic steps to keep your e-commerce site safe from credit fraud.
  Anne Stuart

• Can You Prevent a Denial-of-Service Attack on Your Website?

  Denial-of-service attacks have fallen off in frequency -- but it’s still worth knowing how to respond to them.
  Anne Stuart