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	Hackers exploit latest IE zero-day with drive-by attacks Hackers are exploiting the just-disclosed unpatched bug in Internet Explorer (IE) to launch drive-by attacks from malicious Web sites, security researchers said today. Read More WEBCAST: Actuate Discover BIRT. Understand how BIRT simplifies and speeds to market the development of rich information applications. In this presentation, a technical expert behind BIRT will demonstrate a customer-facing application in action with Flash, Ajax, and JavaScript interactivity. Click Here! In this Issue Scareware will be most costly security scam of 2010 Cyberattacks raise e-banking security fears FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list turns 60 IE 6 and 7 Bug Allows for Attacks via Poisoned Sites Procter & Gamble tries a bring-your-laptop-to-work program Twitter to begin screening some links for phishing Phishers widen their net to target new businesses Zeus botnet dealt a blow as ISP Troyak knocked out European Parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks Online industry unites against Digital Economy Bill Reader exploit prompts Adobe update alert WHITE PAPER: Sophos Windows 7 security With the public release of Windows 7 debates and discussions have been raging on the security improvements in the new platform, and some potential problems have also emerged. In this white paper, we run through the most significant changes and additions, and look at what they might mean to users and administrators. Read now. Scareware will be most costly security scam of 2010 Scareware or fake antivirus programs that encourage web users to part with their hard-earned cash and download hoax security software, is likely to be the most costly scam of 2010, says McAfee. Read More Cyberattacks raise e-banking security fears Increasing cyberattacks against the online bank accounts of small and mid-size businesses has prompted growing calls for improved online banking security. Read More FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list turns 60 Call it the father of Top 10 lists.  The FBI today commemorated the 60th anniversary of its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list.  Read More E-BOOK: Sybase 5 Key Mobile Management Must-Dos Discover the five steps you can take to realize comprehensive management of your mobile environment. This IDG Playbook will guide your strategy for managing and securing your booming mobile environment, regardless of the variety of hardware and operating systems. Read More Now IE 6 and 7 Bug Allows for Attacks via Poisoned Sites A new security hole in Internet Explorer 6 and 7 can be targeted via code on a poisoned Web site, Microsoft warned today. A successful attacker could install malware on a victim PC or run any other remote command. Read More Procter & Gamble tries a bring-your-laptop-to-work program Procter & Gamble Co. is letting several hundred of its employees use their own laptops at work as part of an experiment -- one of numerous efforts by companies trying to keep workers happy. Read More Twitter to begin screening some links for phishing Twitter launched a new link-screening service on Tuesday aimed at preventing phishing and other malicious attacks against users of the popular microblogging service. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM NWW Develop Effective user Management With IBM, organizations can develop comprehensive solutions to help gain visibility into business continuity risks, achieve control over utilization of sensitive business assets and automate a variety of processes for managing access to critical assets and data. Read more Phishers widen their net to target new businesses Cybercriminals are expanding the types of organisations they exploit in phishing attacks, says the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). Read More Zeus botnet dealt a blow as ISP Troyak knocked out Internet service providers linked to the notorious Zeus botnet have been taken down, knocking out a third of the command-and-control servers that run the network of hacked machines. Read More European Parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks The European Parliament demanded Wednesday that the European Commission open up secret negotiations about an anticounterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA) to the public. Read More Online industry unites against Digital Economy Bill Google, Yahoo, eBay, Facebook, Orange, Talk Talk and BT have singed an open letter to the Financial Times condemning a bill in parliament that they say "threatens freedom of speech and the open internet". Read More Reader exploit prompts Adobe update alert Users of Adobe PDF Reader should check they are running the latest version of the software after the discovery of an exploit that takes advantage of a serious flaw patched only two weeks ago. Read More
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