Endpoint/Device Security

With a new year come new challenges. But while many see bring-your-own-device gaining momentum, more organizations may be ready to issue their own handhelds to employees.

RSA researchers believe individuals behind the Carberp botnet are taking advantage of an opening in the marketplace, left by the withdrawing Citadel network.

Thinking their children are occupied with a friendly game on the iPad, parents may be less pleased to learn that many mobile apps for kids collect personal information without their knowledge.

The Golden State recently revived a decade-old law to begin going after alleged offenders whose mobile apps don't contain a "conspicuous" privacy policy.

Mobile purchases are expected to make up large chunk of the increased security spend, according to The 451 Group.

The threats to enterprise networks continued to grow this year, but the tech grab bag is also getting more potent, reports Alan Earls.

This is the age of bring-your-own-device, and it is too late to turn back now.