Hackers use corporate attacks as staging grounds for other cyber assaults

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	Hackers use corporate attacks as staging grounds for other cyber assaults Attackers have invaded corporate networks to steal sensitive data and use them as staging grounds to attack other corporate networks — and IT managers detecting these invaders may find yet another surprise: law enforcement lurking in their networks monitoring it all as part of a cyber-sting. Read More WHITE PAPER: Moovweb 3 Steps to a Cost-Effective Mobile Strategy In the new Moovweb white paper, "Creating the Right Mobile Strategy: What You Need to Know Before You Get Started", get the insight you need to make an educated decision on the move to mobile. Read Now! In this Issue Researchers warn of new Java exploit being used by attackers MIT panel warns of challenges of hyper-networked world Why mobile security is a systemic problem Are we now living in a post-crypto world? Federal CIOs Still Say No to BYOD Japanese agency warns of information-stealing Android porn app NASA's hot radiation mission IT security managers too focused on compliance, experts say Islamic group promises to resume U.S. bank cyberattacks WHITE PAPER: HP Providing Security for Software Systems in the Cloud The software industry has learned that putting fancy boxes on the network doesn't fix bad software, cloud converts must focus on the risks they bring along with the software they deploy. This paper details risks to software deployed in the cloud and what steps to take to mitigate that risk. Learn more. Researchers warn of new Java exploit being used by attackers A new exploit for a previously unknown and unpatched Java vulnerability is being actively used by attackers to infect computers with malware, according to researchers from security firm FireEye. Read More MIT panel warns of challenges of hyper-networked world A panel discussion held at MIT this week hailed major advances in networking technology, but warned that the challenges facing the world's information infrastructure are severe. Read More Why mobile security is a systemic problem There has been considerable hype around each mobile threat vector that has emerged in the last year, but what's often overlooked is how mobile security is currently approached. What's particularly troubling is how reactionary responses have been to these threats, whether it be from Android apps with major flaws in their SSL implementations or the recent airport VPN Trojan. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell SonicWall The Threat Of Social Media This eBook describes some of the social media dangers, provides tips for staying safe with social media and explains how Dell SonicWALL can help ensure your online safety. Must Read Now! Are we now living in a post-crypto world? It may be time to brace yourself for the post-crypto world, according to Adi Shamir, one of the founding fathers of public-key cryptology. Shamir's comments came at this week's RSA Security conference. Read More Federal CIOs Still Say No to BYOD Government IT leaders who oversee sensitive or classified information require firm device-management policies to address security concerns before they will even consider allowing workers' personal smartphones and tablets behind the firewall. Read More Japanese agency warns of information-stealing Android porn app A Japanese Internet security agency has issued a public warning about Android apps that offer free images of scantily clad models to trick users into giving up their personal details. Read More WHITE PAPER: AccelOps Operationalizing Information Security ebook The use of security information and event management (SIEM) as part of an integrated security management program is an information security best practice. Read Now NASA's hot radiation mission NASA is set to launch its Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP) to explore the most intense areas of radiation around Earth - See more at: http://www.networkworld.com/slideshow/62234/nasas-hot-radiation-mission.html#sthash.tuKOEXxO.dpuf Read More IT security managers too focused on compliance, experts say Companies with IT security strategies that focus mostly on complying with key standards are dangerously unprepared for emerging cyber threats, said security experts at the RSA Conference 2013 here this week. Read More Islamic group promises to resume U.S. bank cyberattacks An Islamic group that has claimed responsibility for several waves of attacks on major U.S. banks since last September has promised to resume its assault next week using a lot more firepower. Read More
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