Cyber Monday is a slightly tamer and considerably safer shopping event than the notorious Black Friday bonanza. However, shopping in front of a computer screen is not entirely without its risks. Malware and distributed denial-of-service attacks are more prevalent than ever, and hacker...

Black Friday is one of the most consumer-centric annual events in the world. Only hours after having their appetites for food sated, many Americans willingly wait in long lines through the wee hours in an effort to capitalize on a sales extravaganza. Upon the opening of the doors, a number of brick-and-mortar retailers can expect nothing less than a stampede through their ...