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	Companies explore self-detonating data as security control The popular Snapchat photo-messaging app used mainly by Android and iOS mobile device owners to share images that then self-destruct after 10 seconds is the sort of security idea that businesses say can help them secure online transactions with business partners. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Technology Case Study: Boston College Read this case study to learn how Boston College has reduced complexity of the backup process for over 1,700 seats by centralizing management. Read now In this Issue Security response over security prevention? Fiddlesticks! Video: Security Threat Landscape - May 2013 Facebook 'Trusted Contacts' lets you pester friends to recover account access 'Content spoofing' a major website vulnerability, study finds Dutch bill seeks to give law enforcement hacking powers Despite hack, security experts urge no fear of Google Glass D-Link publishes beta patches for IP camera vulnerabilities Use Net Uptime Monitor to help diagnose Internet problems 12 APIs every programmer should know about U.S. Department of Labor website infected with malware WHITE PAPER: Tripwire SANS Secure Configuration Management Demystified Security experts and analysts agree that a systematic, enterprise-wide program of secure configuration management is one of the most beneficial security solutions you can implement. It provides an objective, concise measure of your overall security posture. Learn More Security response over security prevention? Fiddlesticks! There is a school of thought very popular in the information security industry today that says attacks and breaches are going to happen. We need to do more to plan our responses for when these happen than in continuing to throw resources at trying to prevent these attacks. Jason Brvenik, VP of Security Strategy at Sourcefire responds, fiddlesticks! Read More Video: Security Threat Landscape - May 2013 Here's the latest Security Threat Landscape security video podcast, a joint venture between Network World and Fortinet. Join Keith Shaw and Fortinet's Derek Manky as they discuss the latest computer security threats in the world today. This month: Derek discusses fallout from the Twitter hack against the Associated Press, offers up details from the Spamhaus DDOS arrests (including a description of... Read More Facebook 'Trusted Contacts' lets you pester friends to recover account access Facebook Thursday said it's making available globally a feature called "Trusted Contacts" that lets users select three to five friends who can help users recover account access such as if they forget their password. Read More WHITE PAPER: Salesforce.com Engaging Customers in the Social Era Many top companies now know that social media is a powerful way to listen to their customers. The most successful service teams today are not only monitoring social, they're actively participating in the conversation. Learn how to proactively engage with your customers through social channels. Learn More Now! 'Content spoofing' a major website vulnerability, study finds A close look at vulnerabilities in about 15,000 websites found 86% had at least one serious hole that hackers could exploit, and "content spoofing" was the most prevalent vulnerability, identified in over half of the sites, according to WhiteHat Security's annual study published today. Read More Dutch bill seeks to give law enforcement hacking powers The Dutch government today presented a draft bill that aims to give law enforcement the power to hack into computer systems -- including those located in foreign countires -- to do research, gather and copy evidence or block access to certain data. Read More Despite hack, security experts urge no fear of Google Glass The security risk Google Glass poses to companies is no greater than smartphones or other technology that someone could use to secretly record video and snap pictures, experts say. Read More WHITE PAPER: Tripwire 10 Steps to Risk-based Security Management Many professionals in information security espouse the belief—and commitment to—"risk based" security management. In fact, according to the latest Ponemon Report on Risk Management, 77% of those surveyed claimed a commitment to it. Learn More D-Link publishes beta patches for IP camera vulnerabilities D-Link has published beta patches for vulnerabilities in the firmware of many of its IP surveillance cameras, which could allow a hacker to intercept a video stream. Read More Use Net Uptime Monitor to help diagnose Internet problems As I documented last week, I've been having intermittent problems with my Internet connection. Just when I thought I'd solved it, I woke up this morning to yet another massive slowdown. Read More 12 APIs every programmer should know about These emerging and under-the-radar APIs add sizzle to your website, from geographical data to financial insights to content analysis Read More U.S. Department of Labor website infected with malware A subdomain of a U.S. Department of Labor website appeared offline on Wednesday after an apparent hack that looks similar to a known China-based hacking campaign nicknamed DeepPanda. Read More
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