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	Gmail spam uses fake addresses to spread malware Gmail spam is on the rise. Spammers are using fake Gmail accounts to clog up in-boxes, making 'Gmail.com' the most abused domain name, according to Commtouch's quarterly Internet Threats Trend Report. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Inc. Peace Corp: Creating a worldwide unified network Learn how the Peace Corp made its unified network a reality after selecting and deploying cost-effective WAN optimization gear. One of the key factors was selecting a platform that integrated with its existing network spanning 70 countries. The result is dramatically improved performance and significant cost savings. 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Read More Patch Tuesday: Microsoft safeguards video, Adobe secures PDFs Microsoft unloads 11 updates for 25 vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday while Adobe also gets IT managers' attention with its security advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Read More Microsoft blocks 'movies-to-malware' attacks Microsoft today patched 25 vulnerabilities in Windows, Exchange and Office, including nine marked "critical," the company's highest threat ranking. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Understand the Network Impact of 802.11n As performance and reliability increase with 802.11n, the WLAN becomes a viable alternative to the wired network for mission- critical applications. This paper outlines the drawbacks of centralized controller-based approaches and how they will provide unavoidable roadblocks when faced with the increases in bandwidth provided by 802.11n. Read More! 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