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	FBI warns "Beta Bot" malware can kill your anti-virus programs, steal data The FBI sent out a warning today about an uptick in the use of malware known as Beta Bot that can steal sensitive data such as log-in credentials and financial information. The FBI says Beta Bot blocks computer users' access to security websites and disables anti-virus programs, leaving computers vulnerable to compromise. Cyber criminals aiming Beta Bot at financial institutions, e-commerce sites,... Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: SolarWinds Free Whitepaper from SolarWinds: NetFlow Tips & Tricks Network bandwidth usage is one of the biggest contributors to your network performance. By taking advantage of the flow technology that is built into most routers and switches, you can quickly identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot bandwidth related problems. Take your NetFlow skills to the next level! Read this FREE whitepaper for an introduction to NetFlow & other flow technologies, as well as configuring your network to collect flow data. In this Issue 70 percent of business users vulnerable to latest Internet Explorer Zero-Day Vampire mice and zombie hard drives: USB dangers lurk in Linux Energy Department spends $30M to bolster utility cybersecurity tools Healthcare IT Security Is Difficult, But Not Impossible Critics say federal court got it wrong in defense of NSA activity 12 lines the IT helpdesk hates to hear Hacking courses offer cybercrooks tips on how to hone skills Another flawed Office update tells users to buy the suite WEBCAST: CDNetworks Reaching China with Your Website & Cloud Application Reaching customers and employees with cloud applications when they are located in emerging markets (such as Russia, Indonesia, Brazil and China) poses a major challenge. Learn how a CDN can help you not only deliver a fast download of your website and web applications even in China, but can also help you manage content and regulatory issues. View Now 70 percent of business users vulnerable to latest Internet Explorer Zero-Day Microsoft alert says all supported versions of Internet Explorer contain a zero day vulnerability that is being actively targeted online, and 70 percent of Windows business users are impacted Read More Vampire mice and zombie hard drives: USB dangers lurk in Linux NEW ORLEANS - Linux kernel developer Sarah Sharp is searching for a solution to the problem posed by vampire mice, she said in a presentation at LinuxCon North America Wednesday afternoon. Read More WHITE PAPER: Good Technology 10 Requirements from Real Customer Deployments Mobile Device Management (MDM) has ushered in on-the-go access to enterprise data, but that convenience has only whetted the appetite of enterprise users. View Now Energy Department spends $30M to bolster utility cybersecurity tools The Department of Energy today awarded $30 million to a 11 security vendors to develop technology the agency says will better protect nation's electric grid, oil and gas infrastructure from cyber-attack. Read More Healthcare IT Security Is Difficult, But Not Impossible Data breaches threaten healthcare organizations from all angles -- from hackers, thieves and forgetful employees -- and touch all facets of IT infrastructure. Updated HIPAA rules make organizations responsible for the actions of their business associates, too. Healthcare IT security is a daunting task, but with a little planning, it's not an impossible one. Read More WHITE PAPER: Symantec Are Your Mobile Policies Keeping Up? For CIOs, CISOs, VPs of IT Operations, Mobile Architects, Mobile Program Managers, this paper summarizes the late 2012 Ovum study on what BYOD is, why business people should pay attention to it, and how they should meet emerging opportunities and threats. View Now Critics say federal court got it wrong in defense of NSA activity Court's rationale allows collection of almost any information on Americans, including all financial transactions and Internet activity Read More 12 lines the IT helpdesk hates to hear These 12 questions and requests are guaranteed to draw groans from practically any IT pro in the world Read More Hacking courses offer cybercrooks tips on how to hone skills A growing number of experienced hackers have begun offering structured hacking courses for crooks seeking to make a career in cybercrime. Read More Another flawed Office update tells users to buy the suite Microsoft yesterday acknowledged yet another problem with its Sept. 10 updates, confirming that one of those fixes broke Office 2010 Starter Edition by changing the file associations of already-created documents. Read More
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