An inside look at the fraud blight

	Browsers pose the greatest threat to enterprise, Microsoft reports | New version of Gozi financial malware bundles MBR rootkit
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	An inside look at the fraud blight While the Internet opens up a world of e-commerce it continues to be a playground for delinquents to commit fraud - which is just part of an almost unbelievable trend that found 25.6 million adults - 10.8% of the adult population - hit by the crime in 2011. [RELATED: FTC: Identity theft retains its throne as No.1 worst scourge in Top 10 consumer complaint list] Read More WEBCAST: Trusteer Security Requirements vs. Operational Challenges In this webinar, guest speaker Rick Holland, senior analyst serving Security & Risk Professionals at Forrester Research, Inc., will discuss the security and operational challenges associated with advanced malware protection. Learn More. In this Issue Browsers pose the greatest threat to enterprise, Microsoft reports New version of Gozi financial malware bundles MBR rootkit Former LulzSec member gets prison sentence for Sony Pictures hack How to track a lost computer with Find My Mac Ahead of their time: 9 technologies that came too soon 10 nifty Windows 8 apps -- all free OpenStack's hottest products right now WHITE PAPER: F5 Top Considerations When Choosing an ADC Because of its strategic location in the data center network, the selection of an Application Delivery Controller requires careful consideration of both functional and financial factors. This paper explores important elements to evaluate, including network performance, availability and security. Learn More. Browsers pose the greatest threat to enterprise, Microsoft reports Microsoft's latest security report has found that Web-based attacks pose the greatest threat to companies, giving credence to efforts to develop browser alternatives to accessing the Internet. Read More New version of Gozi financial malware bundles MBR rootkit Researchers from security firm Trusteer have found a new variant of the Gozi banking Trojan program that infects a computer's Master Boot Record (MBR) in order to achieve persistence. 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! Former LulzSec member gets prison sentence for Sony Pictures hack Cody Andrew Kretsinger, a 25-year-old man from Decatur, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday to one year in federal prison for his role in a May 2011 breach of a Sony Pictures website and database. Read More How to track a lost computer with Find My Mac If your computer is stolen or otherwise liberated from your possession, don't despair: If you've remembered to enable Find My Mac, you can track it, remotely lock it, and even send messages to your Mac's screen. Read More WHITE PAPER: Trusteer Dealing with Advanced and Targeted Attacks This whitepaper explains how advanced malware challenges traditional defenses to take advantage of the increased exposure of employee endpoints. It reviews the evolution of advanced targeted attacks and the various approaches used to address them. Learn More. Ahead of their time: 9 technologies that came too soon Sometimes you build it, and they end up not coming. Read More 10 nifty Windows 8 apps -- all free Need help negotiating the corporate landscape? Want to track your network usage? Just looking for a fun little time-waster? These free apps for Windows 8 can help. Read More OpenStack's hottest products right now As the OpenStack Summit is underway in Portland, Ore., this week, a variety of companies are making product and services news at the show Read More
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