Cisco report notes new cybercrime targets

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	Cisco report notes new cybercrime targets Mobile platforms passing Windows PCs as scamming interfaceCybercriminals are shifting their focus to smartphones and tablets, and away from Windows-based PCs, as targets for their scams, according to a new security report from Cisco released this week. Scammers are finding it harder to infiltrate Windows-based PCs, which they have targeted for the past decade, because vendors have bolstered security on those platforms and been more aggressive in general in... Read More WHITE PAPER: Phone Factor 5 Critical Considerations Before Renewing Security Tokens When it comes to IT security, it's easy to simply stick with what you know. However, the threat landscape and the needs of your users are rapidly changing, and technology must evolve even more quickly to stay ahead of them. Don't make a vital mistake by overpaying for outdated authentication technology. Learn More In this Issue Google fires back about search engine spam Hacktivism a security worry for businesses in 2011 FBI warns of Trojan-tainted resumes, other phishing scams Twitter targeted with fake antivirus software scam Is retaliation the answer to cyber attacks? Get more out of encryption than compliance with a mandate Mastering computers easier than riding a bike for kids, survey finds US Supreme Court says NASA background security checks do not go too far WHITE PAPER: PacketMotion Frost & Sullivan Internal Segmentation Internal Segmentation has been a growing trend over the last ten years. These solutions control data within the corporate network and actively enforce data access policies for internal staff and systems. This white paper outlines Internal Segmentation, and the benefits of using PacketSentry for Virtual Segmentation. Read now! Google fires back about search engine spam Google says it is taking action to weed out spamThe Google folks are taking issue over spam and the quality of Google searches which some have claimed has gone down in recent months.  Read More Hacktivism a security worry for businesses in 2011 Security expert warns WikiLeaks-like attacks could proliferateIt's cute when social media is used to create a flash mob where hundreds of people, in one instance, gathered in New York City dressed as elves in 2009. It's potentially menacing, though, when the same organizing principle of social media is used to bring down Web sites. IT security expert Hugh Thompson says enterprises need to protect themselves from what is now called "hacktivism" because... Read More WHITE PAPER: Qualys Inc. The Top 10 Reports for Managing Vulnerabilities This free guide covers the key aspects of the vulnerability management lifecycle and shows you what reports today's best-in-class organizations are using to reduce risks on their network infrastructure. Read now! FBI warns of Trojan-tainted resumes, other phishing scams New phishing scams have become so alarming, they've sparked warnings from government agencies including the FBI and Department of Defense. The scams involve claims of Patriot Act violations, WikiLeaks threats, and faked resumes.Although many people can recognize a phishing scam, countless more will fall for one. Three new ones have become so alarming, they've sparked warnings from various government agencies including the FBI and Department of Defense. The scams involve claims of Patriot Act violations, WikiLeaks threats, and faked resumes. Read More Twitter targeted with fake antivirus software scam Twitter has been resetting passwords for accounts that started distributing links promoting fake antivirus software in an attack that used Google's Web address shortening service to conceal the links' destination. Read More DOWNLOAD: Qualys Inc. QualysGuard Security & Compliance Suite Trial The 14-day Trial includes: • Unlimited network mapping and discovery • Unlimited network perimeter scans • PCI Compliance scanning • Web application security scanning • IT security policy creation, scanning and reporting Sign up for your free trial today! Learn more! Is retaliation the answer to cyber attacks? Should revenge assaults be just another security tool large IT shops use to counter cyber attacks? Read More Get more out of encryption than compliance with a mandate Many organizations are implementing data encryption today because they have to, not because they want to. Compliance with legislative and industry mandates is forcing the issue. Unfortunately, these organizations may not be reaping the full benefit of encryption if they aren't taking a strategic approach. The Vormetric Data Security solution offers a more intelligent approach to encryption that goes beyond simply encrypting a disk. Read More Mastering computers easier than riding a bike for kids, survey finds Children five years old and younger are acquiring at least some computer skills at rates higher than they pick up more traditional childhood activities like swimming and bike riding, a survey says. Read More US Supreme Court says NASA background security checks do not go too far Background security checks are reasonable and long-standing in public and private service, Supreme Court rulesIn a long-running dispute about privacy and security, the US Supreme Court today sided with NASA saying its background checks were not invasive and that the information required for not only NASA but most government positions was a reasonable security precaution and that sufficient  privacy safeguards existed to prevent any improper disclosures. Read More
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