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Not willing to take smartphone manufacturers at their word, security experts will attempt to break into smartphones using thieves' tactics to test the devices' new anti-theft features. 

Patents and intellectual property are at risk from the millions of hacking attempts that batter the schools' networks every week. 

High taxation, loss of customers and cyber security are the top three concerns for global enterprises in 2013, according to the third Lloyd's Risk Index. But how does this compare to previous years, and how do these shorter-term concerns affect future preparedness?

Equipment was destroyed, consultants hired, and Internet communication blocked for months -- all because of a common malware virus on six computers. 

Weaknesses in the EAS could allow attackers to disseminate false information, or even prevent necessary emergency communications from being relayed. 

Sending kids to summer camp already? Have them skip zip lining class and sign them up for cyber security camp!

The annual Def Con hacking convention has asked the US federal government to stay away this year for the first time in its 21-year history.

A survey by Tripwire, Inc., and the Ponemon Institute reveals that while 75 percent of respondents say metrics are ‘important’ or ‘very important’ to a risk-based security program, 53 percent don’t believe or are unsure that they are used in their organizations are properly aligned with business objectives.

The job interview was going well when the young man made a confession: his printer was broken.

America’s largest commercial ports have failed to build up defenses against potential cyber attacks, a new study contends, raising concerns about the vulnerability of computer networks that help move energy, food and other goods to market, the Los Angeles Times reports.