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Two serious bugs later, almost no one thinks it is a good idea to use TrueCrypt. But what are your options?

PINs, patterns and fingerprints are all options for unlocking mobile devices. But which option is most secure?

APIs offer a new and powerful attack vector for hackers. Fortunately, API management products can help organizations boost their API security.

Think cyber war is bad now? It is only going to get worse – much worse -- says security expert Bruce Schneier.

It's tough to target the few hundred super hackers that experts believe are behind the majority of cyber attacks.

Static analysis can be even more effective in improving software security if it is used to create quality metrics.

What are your options, if any, for mitigating security risks of continuing to run Windows Server 2003 after Microsoft ends extended support in July?

Sharing intelligence on security threats is an old idea getting new cred, thanks to Facebook's new Threat Exchange. But how well do such exchanges work?

While organizations' use of Hadoop has become more sophisticated, associated security practices have not kept pace.

Most IoT systems contain security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers, a recent study found, highlighting the importance of developing secure IoT apps.

Determining costs of a data breach is a complicated, but important, exercise. It may help convince executives to increase security spending.

Business travelers are an attractive target for hackers. Here's how to protect yourself when you are on the road.

Confidence that Tor can reliably provide users with anonymity on the Internet has been shattered, thanks to recent revelations. Tor alternatives do exist, however.

Apple Pay and other emerging mobile payment methods like Google Wallet possess potential security vulnerabilities, yet they are more secure than credit cards.

The Shellshock flaw highlights a major security issue. Software created before mass adoption of the Internet is highly susceptible to today's security risks.

While biometric authentication and other password alternatives abound, traditional passwords remain the go-to method of authentication due to low cost.

While mobile device management is often found at companies with big workforces, it can also help small companies with their mobile initiatives.

VeraCrypt, a popular open source encryption alternative to TrueCrypt, is at a crossroads as its primary contributor lacks the time to maintain it on his own.