Steve Hunt on the Physical Security Industry

Steve Hunt predicts a much-needed shift to end-user focus and open architectures for physical security manufacturers and integrators. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

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Richard Hollinger on Shoplifting and Retail Shrink

Criminology professor Hollinger on forthcoming results from the National Retail Security Survey and trends in retail shrinkage. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

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Social Engineering: Eight Common Tactics

Stealing your company's 'hold' music, spoofing caller ID, pumping up penny stocks - social engineers blend old and new methods to grab passwords or profits. Being aware of their tricks is the first line of defense.

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Sophos: Beware of Malware-Bearing Obama E-mail

Malware campaign aims to exploit election results

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Symantec Threat Report: Three Ways Internet Crime Has Changed

Malware and botnets and phishing, oh my! Symantec's latest report on the Internet threat landscape highlights trends in cybercrime.

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3 Reasons Why Employees Don't Follow Security Rules

A recent survey finds employees continue to ignore security policies. (Surprise, surprise.) Here's a reminder about what often is missing in organizations that tempts workers to walk the wrong side of security law.

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RSA: Wireless Security Getting Better, Still Needs Improvement

New research from RSA finds wireless security is gaining sophistication. But more companies need to wake up to better protection before it's too late.

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