Patches for critical Word flaw, RSA key length, clerical timestamp code-signing error

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	Patches for critical Word flaw, RSA key length, clerical timestamp code-signing error There was a somewhat strange security update rolled out on Patch Tuesday, being that it does not address a security flaw, but rather a clerical timestamp error on binaries; this code-signing error will cause the digital signature on files produced and signed by Microsoft to expire and become invalid prematurely. Because "of the two k Read More WHITE PAPER: AccelOps Enabling Data Center and Cloud Service Management Read this white paper to learn how the combination of discovery, data aggregation, correlation, out-of-the-box analytics, data management, and reporting can yield a single pane of glass into data center and IT operations and services. Learn more. In this Issue What are grand technology and scientific challenges for the 21st century? How to Defend Against Malnets U.S. banks warned of another attack threat U.S. security vendors wary of Chinese telecom suppliers, call for transparency U.S. concerns over Chinese tech manufacturers understandable, experts say Huawei: Separating fact from fiction RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn LogMeIn Central: Automate, Monitor and Manage PCs. LogMeIn lets you Monitor and Manage PCs, deliver patches and updates to multiple PCS simultaneously. Central helps IT deliver seamless support that keeps employees productive and up and running. LogMeIn Central - automate routine tasks and do more. Free Trial What are grand technology and scientific challenges for the 21st century? What are the next Big Things in science and technology? Teleportation? Unlimited clean Energy? Read More How to Defend Against Malnets Since 2011, security firm Blue Coat Systems has been tracking malnets: extensive distributed network infrastructures embedded in the Internet and designed to deliver mass-market attacks on a continuous basis. These malnet infrastructures are like the proverbial Lernaean Hydra--chop off one head, like a botnet it has produced, and two more spring up to take its place. Read More WHITE PAPER: FandoTech Understanding Recovery vs. Continuance Understanding the difference between "disaster recovery" and "business continuance" is imperative to finding the right-fit backup, recovery and restoration solution for any organization. Consider the 4 business factors that drive RPO and RTO requirements essential to surviving unplanned outages. Learn more. U.S. banks warned of another attack threat Just as one type of attack against U.S. banks has subsided, the banks are being warned to get ready for another, called "Project Blitzkrieg," aimed at online theft. Read More U.S. security vendors wary of Chinese telecom suppliers, call for transparency U.S. IT security vendors surveyed about the Congressional report this week that blasted China's Huawei and ZTE as threats to U.S. national security say that the companies shouldn't be ruled out as network equipment suppliers but that they need to be more transparent about their dealings with the Chinese government. Read More WEBCAST: Teradata Big Data Done Right View this on-demand webcast to learn how to reap the benefits of big data through a practical unified architecture; how to improve performance with in-memory technology; and how to lower costs and increase scalability through cloud computing. Register now. U.S. concerns over Chinese tech manufacturers understandable, experts say China's secrecy and close ties with domestic companies justifies a little paranoia on the part of U.S. companies and government agencies planning to do business with Chinese tech companies, experts say. Read More Huawei: Separating fact from fiction Chinese telecom provider Huawei was hardly a household word a few months ago, but it's had lots of negative publicity of late, from an Economist cover story to a 60 Minutes piece. Read More
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