Windows 8 security focuses detecting malware early

Computerworld Security: October 26, 2012
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Windows 8 security focuses detecting malware early

In Windows 8, Microsoft has greatly improved the operating system's ability to
detect malware before it has a chance to run, experts say. Windows 8 should also
make it more difficult for people to unknowingly install malware in the first
place.
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IT's Next Transformation

To remain competitive organizations need to manage the relationship between IT
and the business. Megatrends like virtualization, consumerization, cloud
computing, and mobility are forcing a new model for operating IT.

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Open DNS resolvers increasingly abused to amplify DDoS attacks, report says
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2. Video content analysis: still looking for its place
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8289598/823929835/588048/0/

3. Google's email security flaw is embarrassing, but no catastrophe
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8289598/823929835/588049/0/

4. Hunt for 'Lance Armstrong' bug continues in stable Linux kernel
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See how much 1 hour of website downtime costs your business

Time is money and a DDoS attack will take both from your business. Calculate how
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Prolexic's new white paper, "Strategies for surviving a cyber attack this
holiday season."

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Open DNS resolvers increasingly abused to amplify DDoS attacks, report says

Open and misconfigured DNS (Domain Name System) resolvers are increasingly used
to amplify distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to a report
released Wednesday by HostExploit, an organization that tracks Internet hosts
involved in cybercriminal activities.
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Video content analysis: still looking for its place

The technique of using algorithms to analyze footage from video surveillance
cameras in real time began coming into its own five years ago. It's an
intriguing adaptation of standard surveillance security. It's still an emerging
market, as Jon Cropley, principal analyst at IMS Research, told CSO.
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Mobile Security: Controlling Growing Threats with MDM

As the popularity of mobile devices grows, the opportunities for security
breaches grow as well, placing a new burden on IT departments. Learn how
offering mobile device management services can ease that burden while expanding
your IT services.

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Google's email security flaw is embarrassing, but no catastrophe

It was almost a year ago that a curious mathematician with no real Internet
security training was able to walk through a gaping security hole left by Google
-- a weak email cryptographic key.
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Hunt for 'Lance Armstrong' bug continues in stable Linux kernel

The discovery of a somewhat alarming bug in the Linux ext4 filesystem provoked a
minor wave of panic this week, but project maintainer Theodore Ts'o says it has
since become clear that the problem can likely only affect a small number of
users.
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VOTE NOW: WHAT'S ON YOUR 2012 HOLIDAY SHOPPING OR WISH LIST?

Computerworld wants to know: What type of tech gear do you most want to give or
receive as a holiday present this year? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
We'll focus on the most popular product types in our upcoming 2012 holiday gift
guide.

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BEST PLACES TO WORK -- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Is your IT department a great place to work? Our 20th annual Best Places to Work
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and opportunities for training and advancement, as well as interesting projects
and a flexible and diverse work environment. Nominate an organization now
through Dec. 13, 2012:

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SHARK TANK OF THE DAY
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Aha!

This pilot fish is responsible for the firewall, so it makes sense when his
supervisor asks if fish has stopped any Internet traffic going to a particular
workstation. No, says fish -- but there's clearly a problem.

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CAST YOUR VOTE IN THIS WEEK'S QUICKPOLL

Microsoft's pricing of its Surface RT tablet was called 'aggressive' by some
analysts, 'mystifying' by others, even as they remained skeptical that it's low
enough to make inroads on the dominant player, Apple's iPad. What do you think
-- is Microsoft's Surface tablet pricing competitive with the iPad?

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