ComputerSecurity

Cyber-security no longer means only protecting your computer from ne'er-do-wells. Hackers are cracking codes on all sorts of devices and getting sneaky about breaking into everything from cell phones to car systems.

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will purchase cybersecurity software company ArcSight (ARST) for $1.5 billion, or $43.50 a share. The deal will close by the end of this year, the companies said in a statement. "The combination of HP and ArcSight will provide clients with the ability to fortify their...

As if we didn't have enough to worry about these days, a lot of computer experts are increasingly concerned about something called clickjacking.Cute name, but a sinister and terrible problem.You'll be hearing a lot about this, if the problem becomes as widespread as feared, though it sounds like...

When you live in a big city, you learn pretty quickly if there are certain neighborhoods that are infamous for its crime. If you don't want your car stolen, if you don't want to be mugged, if you don't want to unnecessarily risk your life, you avoid going there.Same thing goes for going into...

Have you ever been surfing the internet, when suddenly a box pops up, suggesting your computer might be infected with a virus and you should "click here to protect your computer"?The absolute worst thing you can do is click there. At best, these are shady advertising tactics that mislead consumers...

Experts say that there were a record number of data security breaches in 2007, and the problem is only expected to get worse in the coming year. It's estimated that between 79 million and 162 million consumer records were compromised during 2007. Professional hackers and teenagers with too much...