Emergency Windows patch stops Flame malware from spoofing Microsoft security certificate

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	Emergency Windows patch stops Flame malware from spoofing Microsoft security certificate Microsoft released an emergency Windows update last night after discovering that components of the cyber-espionage Flame malware could trick customers by spoofing one of Microsoft's trusted digital signatures. The security advisory states, "Microsoft is aware of active attacks using unauthorized digital certificates derived from a Microsoft Certificate Authority. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: CIO Perspective Bringing the CEO Perspective to the CIO Role Mike Skinner balances a unique dual role - CEO of Eurpac Brokerage Operations, and CIO of Eurpac Service, Inc. Hear his compelling presentation of how he adds value for suppliers and customers alike, and how the CIO role has prepared him for the challenges ahead at CIO Perspectives Washington, DC. Click to continue In this Issue Flame malware's structure among most complex ever seen, says Kaspersky Lab Can Apple iOS devices gain confidence of IT security pros? Microsoft recalls certificates exploited by Flame malware Artist builds, flies helicopter made from his dead cat NASA Space Shuttles retire by sea/land Security Utah CTO Steps Down Following Data Breach Windows 8's built-in AV to be security of last resort Could data scientist be your next job? WEBCAST: IBM Delivery Management -- Extending Lifecycle Management Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 1:00 PM EDT Hear from application lifecycle management experts how to increase delivery efficiency and effectiveness with a new approach to Delivery Management. Register Now Flame malware's structure among most complex ever seen, says Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Lab Monday shared more details about the sophisticated cyber-espionage Flame malware widely believed to be the work of a nation-state, though the security firm isn't venturing yet to say what country that might be. Read More Can Apple iOS devices gain confidence of IT security pros? There's great enthusiasm for using iPhones and iPads in the workplace, but experts say Apple's limited transparency about security issues can make enterprise adoption problematic. Read More WEBCAST: IBM Accelerate Document Processing and Wow Your Customers Learn how intelligent imaging and BPM solutions, coupled with pragmatic best practices and methodology, can improve productivity, lower cost, increase accuracy, reduce cycle times and lower overall risk. Learn More Microsoft recalls certificates exploited by Flame malware Businesses should install a Microsoft security update to avoid being duped by exploited certificates that were used as part of the Flame malware attack against targeted Iranian computer networks. Read More Artist builds, flies helicopter made from his dead cat Artist builds, flies helicopter made from his dead cat The "Orvillecopter" is a tribute to Dutch artist Bart Jansen's cat Orville Read More WHITE PAPER: Check Point Software Check Point 3D Security Analysis Report Tool Reduce security risks with the Check Point 3D Security Analysis tool. This comprehensive security analysis provides an easy-to-read report that summarizes security events, their risks, and remediation. See sample report View Now NASA Space Shuttles retire by sea/land NASA Shuttle Enterprise makes water to Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Read More Security Utah CTO Steps Down Following Data Breach The executive director of Utah's Department of Technology Services has resigned over a data breach that exposed the Social Security numbers and other personal data of around 280,000 Medicaid recipients. Read More Windows 8's built-in AV to be security of last resort Microsoft's Windows 8 will activate its built-in antivirus software only if it senses that the PC is not protected by another security program, says McAfee. Read More Could data scientist be your next job? Large enterprises, staffing firms and universities have observed increasing interest in a new class of data professional - the data scientist. A curious blend of business, analytics and computer skills, this hot new title is on the march in diverse verticals such as energy, e-commerce, healthcare and financial services. Read More
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