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	Document offers gloomy view of cloud The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada recently published a document about cloud computing titled "Reaching for the Cloud(s): Privacy Issues related to Cloud Computing." I didn't like this document at all. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Inc. Improve Productivity by Optimizing your SSL VPN Are you getting all you can from your SSL VPN? Read this whitepaper to find out Learn More In this Issue Researchers track cyber-espionage ring to China Google Hits Restart on Buzz Privacy Settings Vietnam rebuffs hacking claims from Google Foxit's updated PDF reader remains vulnerable to attack Are iPhones riskier than Android, Blackberry & Nokia phones? Defamation and the battle for Internet freedom The Cleanest Malware Scan New cyber security threats noted in Blue Note annual report WEBCAST: Oracle Identity and Access Governance – What You Need to Know Live Webcast: Wednesday, May 5th at 1pm ET/10 am PT. Oracle presents a timely event featuring the Burton Group's, Kevin Kampman, who will provide an overview of the latest technology for identity management. Get guidance on compliance, security, identity management and other topics and participate in a live Q&A. Register Today! Researchers track cyber-espionage ring to China Researchers in the U.S. and Canada have tracked and documented a sophisticated cyber-espionage network based in China, dubbed Shadow, that targeted computers in several countries, including systems belonging to the Indian government and military. Read More Google Hits Restart on Buzz Privacy Settings The launch of Buzz left Google with a black eye over several privacy mishaps. The main source of angst was the exposure of user Gmail contacts, and Google's rushed tweaks just weren't good enough. Now Google wants a total re-do--and perhaps forgiveness--with the implementation of even further fixes. Read More E-GUIDE: APC by Schneider Electric 5 Ways to Shrink a Data Center Most data centers can support an average density of 100 to 200 watts per sq. foot. The future of high-density computing – beyond 30 KW - will have to rely on water-based cooling, but is that cost effective? This expert guide discusses the latest energy technologies for today and the future. Read Now. Vietnam rebuffs hacking claims from Google Vietnam tersely rejected charges from Google that tens of thousands of Vietnamese-speaking PC users around the world were targeted by hackers. Read More Foxit's updated PDF reader remains vulnerable to attack Reacting to a demonstration that showed how attackers could force-feed malware to users without exploiting an actual vulnerability, Foxit Software patched its PDF viewer last week. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Automating Processes to Optimize a Windows 7 Deployment Experts state that it is critical that planning for Windows 7 starts in the first half of 2010. With the cost per PC deployment estimated at $527-$700 per client, automating processes and leveraging outside expertise can reduce deployment costs and free your staff. Learn More Now Are iPhones riskier than Android, Blackberry & Nokia phones? iPhones appear to pose greater security risks than Android, Blackberry and Nokia smart phones, but is this really the case? An nCircle survey says yes, security expert Charlie Miller says not necessarily, and Pwn2Own sponsor TippingPoint won't say. Read More Defamation and the battle for Internet freedom Can you post insulting comments about someone on your Web site? Read More The Cleanest Malware Scan Michael Gersten wants to be absolutely sure malware can't interfere with his security scan. Read More New cyber security threats noted in Blue Note annual report A new report on consumer online behaviour and criminal activities on the Internet noted that new security threats have recently emerged, prompting the implementation of a mix of security solutions to protect unsuspecting victims. Read More
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