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	Malicious widget hacked millions of Web sites A security expert estimates that between 500,000 and 5 million Network Solutions-hosted Web sites have been spreading malware for months. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Security Strategies for Converged Networks Convergence enables tremendous productivity gains and efficiencies, but merging previously disparate networks and applications can pose significant security risks. To prepare, IT organizations need to assess potential risks and take a holistic approach to building security into the network infrastructure. Read Now. In this Issue House Cybersecurity Caucus Launches New Website Hacked smartphones pose military threat How to roll out full disk encryption on your PCs and laptops 'Dislike' fraud spreads on Facebook WHITE PAPER: Websense Seven Criteria for Evaluating SaaS The right Security-as-a-Service solution can perform reliably and effectively and deliver the flexibility and control associated with on-premise solutions — at a significantly lower cost — without compromising privacy and security. Read More House Cybersecurity Caucus Launches New Website Earlier this month, the House cybersecurity caucus launched a new web site in order to, "allow the public to have access to news and information in regard to cybersecurity policy." The House cybersecurity caucus is chaired by Congressmen Jim Langevin (D, RI) and Mike McCaul (R, TX), and includes 18 other members. The site can be found at: http://housecybersecuritycaucus.langevin.house.gov/ ... Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Manage Complexity, Cost and Compliance To outsource or not to outsource IT security—that is the question for enterprises as they face increasingly complex cyber threats. Managed security services can help organizations alleviate the cost and complexity of proactively securing the IT infrastructure. Read Now. Hacked smartphones pose military threat Hacked smartphones could endanger troops by sending location data to the enemy using mechanisms similar to those employed by recently discovered Android malware, experts say. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Data Protection and Your Customers Many retailers are creating dynamic, immersive experiences that make shopping more convenient and enjoyable. But these interactions also create the potential for a security breach. Find out what's required for Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and the steps you should take to safeguard your customer's data—and trust. Read Now. How to roll out full disk encryption on your PCs and laptops Hardly a week goes by when some organization or another doesn't lose some laptops and face a litany of IT security questions.. One that always comes up: Were the systems encrypted? Read More 'Dislike' fraud spreads on Facebook Beware the fake 'dislike' button that scammers are using to get Facebook users to hand over personal information, according to security firm Sophos. Read More
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