Storm Worm works overtime during holidays

Security: Threat Alert NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile Storm Worm works overtime during holidays By Jason Meserve While many of us were taking a break to celebrate the holidays, hackers were busy creating new variations of the Storm Worm and malware authors attempted to take advantage of a high-profile assassination in Pakistan. Read full story Jason Meserve is Network World's Multimedia Editor and writes about streaming media, search engines and IP Multicast. Check out his Multimedia Exchange Weblog. Check out Jason Meserve and Keith Shaw's weekly podcast "Twisted Pair" MORE STORIES SPONSORED BY QUALYS Webcast: Five PCI Best Practices Listen this to this webcast to learn the latest about the PCI Data Security Standard. Discover why you need to comply with this specification designed to keep owner credit card information private. Learn how to avoid PCI DSS compliance failure and five best practices to supporting the standard. Listen to this webcast now. RELATED NEWS: HP patches 'bricking' bug in software update service HP has fixed flaws in a patch-management program bundled with its computers, printers and other hardware that could be used by hackers to "brick" HP or Compaq PCs. Computerworld, 12/24/07. Why Did My Next Door Neighbor Erect a 50-Foot Radio Antenna? Wireless keyboards have been around for several years. After developing the first series of infrared devices, vendors have developed radio-based keyboards that run at 27 MHz. Symantec Security Response blog, 12/28/07. EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Exploring what matters most in IT today. TAMING THE VIRTUAL BEAST VM management tools from Microsoft, VMware, XenSource leave room for improvement. SPONSORED BY QUALYS Webcast: Five PCI Best Practices Listen this to this webcast to learn the latest about the PCI Data Security Standard. Discover why you need to comply with this specification designed to keep owner credit card information private. Learn how to avoid PCI DSS compliance failure and five best practices to supporting the standard. Listen to this webcast now. Complimentary Subscriptions for IT Professionals Sign up today and receive a yearly subscription to Network World magazine. Each week Network World is jam-packed with news, analysis, expert industry opinions and management advice that many network IT professional can't live without. Why not join them? Click here to subscribe: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_0102 Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnssfuff.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   01/03/08 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: Eight can't-miss tech predictions for 1998 The 15 best downloads of the year AOL to end support for Netscape browser 12 IT skills that employers can't say no to Storm switches tactics third time Everything that matters in IT Security dominates 2008 IT agenda 20 great Firefox extensions The 25 most innovative products of the year Management in '08: Can you say automate? FEATURED BUYER'S GUIDE: Network Monitoring and Management Webcast: Beyond perimeter security Listen to industry experts discuss the need for strong security throughout an IT environment. One expert says, the barbarians are not at the gate, they are already inside. Securing one access point to your network simply is not enough. Learn more today. Access this webcast now. IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Security: Threat Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007