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	FTC bombs online tech support scammers | Router flaw allowed DNS attack on 4.5 million DSL gateways
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	Who holds IT security power? From Apple, to Symantec and Anonymous, lots of people, companies and groups influence the IT security world Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Samsung Enterprise Mobility Mobile Security. Don't let someone else decide for you. Are you secure from information leaks? With Samsung Galaxy S Ⅲ, you can gear up your staff with mobile security. With AES 256-bit encryption, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, VPN connectivity and MDM support (on 330+ IT policies), there's no better way to keep sensitive data safe than the new Galaxy SIII. Meet Enterprise-Ready Samsung Galaxy S III In this Issue FTC bombs online tech support scammers Router flaw allowed DNS attack on 4.5 million DSL gateways DHS utility, manufacturing security protection system blasted as useless in Senate report TraceSecurity rolls out cloud-based risk, compliance and audit tool 'Malnets' behind two thirds of cyberattacks attacks in 2012 WHITE PAPER: Meru Networks Understanding the 802.11ac standard This white paper gives an overview of this emerging standard, debunks some myths, provides a view on how the technology will be introduced, and describes its importance in the enterprise network. Learn more. FTC bombs online tech support scammers The Federal Trade Commission today said it cracked down on tech support scammers who used telemarketers masquerading as major computer companies including Dell, Microsoft, McAfee and Norton to con consumers into believing that their computers are riddled with viruses, spyware and other malware. The companies of course would then charge hundreds of dollars to "fix" or "remove" the problems. Read More WEBCAST: Teradata Big Data Done Right View this on-demand webcast to learn how to reap the benefits of big data through a practical unified architecture; how to improve performance with in-memory technology; and how to lower costs and increase scalability through cloud computing. Register now. Router flaw allowed DNS attack on 4.5 million DSL gateways Details have emerged of an extraordinary attack in which millions of DSL broadband routers in Brazil were hit by a serious software flaw that allowed criminals to gain complete control of all web traffic running through them. Read More WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat Systems Optimize and Secure Cloud, SaaS, BYOD, and Social Media Today's threat landscape has migrated to the web causing many security professionals to prevent direct Internet access at the branch. But with new cloud-based security solutions from Blue Coat you can re-architect your network to embrace the Internet – safely – and optimize application performance. Learn more. DHS utility, manufacturing security protection system blasted as useless in Senate report America's system of so-called "Fusion Centers" established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for companies like utilities and manufacturers to report incidents that may have national-security implications is operated in a way that's "shoddy, rarely timely," and "sometimes endangering citizens' civil liberties and Privacy Act protections." Read More TraceSecurity rolls out cloud-based risk, compliance and audit tool TraceSecurity today announced a cloud-based risk, compliance and audit tool that lets enterprises poll internal network assets and deliver live reports about how well the enterprise is keeping up complying with various security standards and regulations. Read More 'Malnets' behind two thirds of cyberattacks attacks in 2012 A growing army of malware delivery networks a 'malnets' a account for two thirds of all cyberattacks and most current technologies offer an inadequate response to the threat, security firm Blue Coat has argued in a new analysis. Read More
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