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	Oft-cited cybercrime cost estimates hosed down There is general agreement that the worldwide cost of cybercrime is in the hundreds of billions. But just how many hundreds of billions is a matter of debate, following a ProPublica report that questioned the most widely quoted estimates by two major security vendors. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Management Madness: How to Manage Mobile Devices There are six major mobile operating systems in use now and each one offers its own set of security and management challenges. The resources in this Mobility KnowledgeVault will help you keep these devices secure on the corporate network with expert tips on management tools, endpoint security software, increasing application support and more. Learn More In this Issue Rise of the AI Overlord: Machines monitor, automatically detect suspicious behavior Tech CEOs' first jobs: Licorice maker, housekeeper, scuba diver and more Second Java zero-day found: Time to disable it, say experts FBI nabs alleged LulzSec member over Sony Pictures hack 18 great IT tools for Android How cybercriminals and hacktivists use DDoS tools to attach Chinese cybersquatters fuel rise in domain disputes WHITE PAPER: Webroot Software Try the fastest business security ever. Online security is an increasing risk for businesses, but what is the best solution? Cloud-based SaaS security is an emerging trend for organizations looking to address today's security reality. Learn about the cloud-based SaaS security. Learn More. Rise of the AI Overlord: Machines monitor, automatically detect suspicious behavior When it comes to monitoring CCTV video feeds for suspicious activity, the human brain reportedly overlooks 45% of all activity after 12 minutes. After 22 minutes, the human brain overlooks 95% of all activity. But what if all the 45 - 60 million eye-in-the-sky cameras were connected to computers with artificial intelligence . . . computers with an extraordinary AI brain that can see, learn, get smarter... Read More Tech CEOs' first jobs: Licorice maker, housekeeper, scuba diver and more Before their corporate jobs, many tech CEOs got their hands dirty, scrubbing oils stains off asphalt, cleaning bathrooms, and shoveling monkey cages. Here are their stories. Read More WHITE PAPER: F5 Three Phases to Improve Application Delivery Teams Most organizations struggling with application performance have not developed the processes and organization that can maximize the benefits of their application delivery solutions. In this report, Gartner outlines three phases to help IT organizations improve their structure to deliver better application performance. Learn More! Second Java zero-day found: Time to disable it, say experts Companies that want to avoid becoming victims of the latest zero-day Java vulnerability are being advised to disable the software platform's browser plugin until a patch is available. Read More FBI nabs alleged LulzSec member over Sony Pictures hack A 20-year-old man surrendered to FBI agents on Tuesday for his alleged hacking of Sony Pictures, one of a wave of attacks executed last year by the hacking collective LulzSec. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM IBM InfoSphere: Solutions for Insurance By creating a single, 360-degree view of the customer with IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management, insurance companies can gain a deeper understanding of customer needs, develop targeted marketing campaigns, adapt to consumer trends and enhance the efficiency of operations. Learn More. 18 great IT tools for Android These Android apps, from network sniffers to SNMP MIB browsers to SSH tools, will come in handy for network and IT pros Read More How cybercriminals and hacktivists use DDoS tools to attach Network professionals know that distributed denial-of-service attacks are an ever-growing danger. The recent assault on Twitter is just the latest evidence. Using a mushrooming array of advanced tools, including pay-per-use services and mobile devices, attackers are taking down websites, DNS and email servers, often using these tools to destroy a company's online revenue, customer service and brand reputation. But the technology is only half the story. The thinking that shapes attacks — an evolving blend of careful planning, probing and improvisation—is often the difference between duds and strikes that leave victims begging for mercy. Read More Chinese cybersquatters fuel rise in domain disputes Legal conflicts over the ownership of Internet domains could hit a record this year with Chinese cybersquatters a major factor behind the spike, legal information firm Sweet & Maxwell has reported. Read More
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