PCMag.com Security Coverage

What Does a Targeted Attack Look Like?

You don't often get to see what an actual targeted attack looks like. These are usually in the form of an e-mail sent to a narrow group of people or a single person. But F-Secure has archived several, to allow IT admins, tech execs, and consumers to be forewarned.

Researchers Demo Mobile Botnet, Sort Of

Researchers have built an 8,000-strong botnet made of iPhone and Android-based devices, according to a report in DarkReading. But the report exaggerates what the researchers actually did.

FCC National Broadband Plan: What It Means For You

The national broadband plan has arrived. We perused the 376-page document in its entirety this morning, and found a few things that could affect the average consumer.

Internet Explorer 9: It's All About Hardware

IE9 depends more on the GPU and multi-core CPUs than any browser before it, which could make it a true game changer.

VIPRE Antivirus 4.0

Sunbelt's VIPRE outscores most of its competition. Its unlimited home license will delight those with more than three computers in the house.

VIPRE Antivirus 4.0

Sunbelt's VIPRE outscores most of its competition. Its unlimited home license will delight those with more than three computers in the house.

'Dot Com' Domain Celebrates 25th Birthday

Monday marks the 25th anniversary of the .com domain, according to VeriSign.

Microsoft's Boyd Questions Future of Online Privacy

Microsoft researcher Danah Boyd said Sunday during her SXSW keynote that consumers have no idea what they are sharing online, nor do the businesses that build social networks.

Netflix Prize Scrapped Over Privacy Concerns

Netflix has ditched plans for a sequel to its million dollar prize as part of a lawsuit settlement regarding the use of members' personal information.