Hacking extortionist resurfaces; FBI says military names used in e-mail scams

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by NetApp BEYOND BACKUP: DISK-TO-DISK BACKUP COMES OF AGE Assessing the wide array of D2D options can be daunting. In this paper, we compare disk backup solutions and offer guidance for evaluating the different types of advanced data protection solutions and provide guidance for identifying the solutions that will meet your needs. Network World's Security News Alert, 07/18/07 Hacking extortionist resurfaces, 07/16/07: "Ransomware" last seen in 2006 has reappeared and is trying to extort $300 from users whose files the malware has encrypted, a Russian security researcher said Monday. FBI says military names used in e-mail scams, 07/17/07: The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning of fraudulent e-mails that appear to come from the FBI and U.S. military. Government, contractors hit in targeted attack, 07/17/07: Computers belonging to the U.S. government, contractors and companies in the transportation industry were hit by a targeted computer attack in July that yielded password information for hundreds of Internet and intranet Web sites, a computer vendor said Tuesday. Network World Buyers Guides Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. With seven categories - security, storage, convergence and VoIP, network infrastructure, network applications, wireless and LAN/WAN management - you can quickly pinpoint the hardware or software you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best purchase decisions for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyers Guides now. University hit with proposed $3M fine for breach, 07/16/07: The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed levying a fine of $3 million on the University of California, Oakland, and a separate $300,000 fine on Los Alamos National Security (LANS), for their alleged failures to protect classified information in an October 2006 security breach. Microsoft’s digital rights management protection is cracked, again: For the third time in a year hackers have found a way to disable Microsoft’s copyright protections to let them swap music and video freely. John Obeto recommends LogMeIn Reach: The tool is a must-have for the IT Manager’s Toolbox, Obeto says. It helps manage clients and servers globally and securely even behind firewalls. HP earns Common Criteria certification for Red Hat Linux on its hardware, 07/17/07: HP earns EAL4+ Common Criteria certification for red Hat Linux on its hardware.

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