Research firm Gartner argues in a new report that servers that are virtualized end up being less secure than before when it comes to network security.

The FBI said losses from cyber criminal activities more than doubled in 2009 and that men were more likely than women to be scammed for larger sums.

Key security considerations for enterprises to bear in mind when deploying the Apple iPad.

IBM was ranked the most trusted company for privacy among IT companies, fending off the likes of HP and eBay for the coveted top spot. But Facebook wasn't as fortunate.

More than 35,000 Arkansas National Guard soldiers are learning that their names, social security numbers and other personal data are at risk after an external hard drive vanished.

If your laptop is running either the Ultimate or Enterprise editions of Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can take advantage of the BitLocker feature to encrypt the hard drive. Here's how.

Security software firm shows prototype system designed to help carriers weed out bad apps, as well as security risks.

For secure, portable external storage needs, the Apricorn Aegis Padlock combines hardware encryption with a built-in numeric keypad and PIN that stop unauthorized data access.

Government security experts are warning consumers that using Energizer's DUO USB battery charger could leave their Windows PCs open to attack from hackers.

Hackers and e-crooks have moved beyond the low-hanging fruit of online banks and eBay as primary targets for their elaborate phishing schemes, according to a new report.