Monday, June 6, 2011

Apple iOS: Why it's the most secure OS, period

Computerworld Security: June 06, 2011
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Several factors have combined to make the iPhone's and iPad's operating system
into what is arguably the most secure commercial OS -- desktop or mobile
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515250/0/

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Next Generation of Cybercrime

This executive brief sheds light on the risk of cybercrime by profiling several
generations of cybercriminals, pointing out their methods and motivations. By
understanding tactics from next-generation Pay-Per-Install and malware tech
support to "point-and-click" cybercrime, business leaders will be better
equipped to defend their organizations.

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. LulzSec claims it hacked FBI linked organization
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515252/0/

2. Big questions about cyberwar
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515253/0/

3. So, why are senior U.S. officials using Gmail?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515254/0/

4. Michael Horowitz: Gmail hack facts the NYT left out
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515255/0/

5. Mac scareware gang, Apple trade blows yet again
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515256/0/

6. Bart Perkins: Data breaches' costly fallout
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515257/0/

7. Acer server in Europe reportedly breached
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515258/0/

8. Security Manager's Journal: Giving cloud storage the ax
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515259/0/

9. U.K. man arrested on Facebook hacking charges
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515260/0/

10. Police: Man stole nude photos from hacked e-mail accounts
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515261/0/

11. Most EU countries ignore law on website cookies
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515262/0/

12. Canada blocks extradition of Cisco suspect
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515263/0/

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Transform Your Business with Video

Business video is exploding in popularity. As video becomes increasingly
pervasive, businesses need to uncover the most efficient and productive ways to
deploy the media. Cisco Services offers four detailed white paper series—plus
complementary short videos—that outline practical steps for harnessing the power
of video and realizing the best ROI.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/511056/0/

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LulzSec claims it hacked FBI linked organization

Hacking group Lulz Security claimed it had hacked and defaced the web site of
the Atlanta chapter of InfraGard, an organization affiliated to the U.S. Federal
Bureau of Investigation, and leaked its user base.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515252/0/

Big questions about cyberwar

The Pentagon is expected to announce a cyberstrategy this month that concludes a
cyberattack on the U.S. can be an act of war, and while the damage from such an
assault may warrant that position, hopefully this just amounts to loud barking
given the perils involved.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515253/0/

So, why are senior U.S. officials using Gmail?

Google's announcement that hackers had gone after the Gmail accounts of senior
U.S. officials raises a question: What are government officials doing using
Gmail?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515254/0/

Michael Horowitz: Gmail hack facts the NYT left out

A front page story in the New York Times about the recent hacking attacks on
Gmail accounts contains errors of both omission and commission. A great
opportunity to teach some Defensive Computing was lost.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515255/0/

Mac scareware gang, Apple trade blows yet again

Scareware makers on Friday again changed their fake security software scam,
while Apple issued the third signature update in as many days to combat the
scam.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515256/0/

Bart Perkins: Data breaches' costly fallout

One estimate puts the cost of the average breach at $7.2 million, but indirect
costs can be even higher.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515257/0/

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Is Microsoft Desktop Virtualization for you?

Desktop Virtualization provides a comprehensive suite of solutions that enables
companies to give their employees flexibility to work everywhere; simplifying
compliance and management through a centralized and unified infrastructure.
Learn how IT is empowering users with Desktop Virtualization with this on-demand
roundtable.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/479683/0/

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Acer server in Europe reportedly breached

A hacker group called the Pakistan Cyber Army Friday claimed it has accessed an
Acer server in Europe and stole personal data of some 40,000 people.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515258/0/

Security Manager's Journal: Giving cloud storage the ax

None of the SaaS storage vendors at this point have implemented adequate
safeguards that will keep corporate data safe.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515259/0/

U.K. man arrested on Facebook hacking charges

A 26-year-old U.K. man was arrested Thursday on charges that he tried to hack
into the Facebook social-networking site.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515260/0/

Police: Man stole nude photos from hacked e-mail accounts

A 24-year-old Florida man was arrested Thursday on charges that he broke into
women's Web mail accounts, looking for explicit photos to post online.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515261/0/

Most EU countries ignore law on website cookies

Most EU countries are ignoring a new privacy law on website cookies.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515262/0/

Canada blocks extradition of Cisco suspect

A Canadian judge has blocked the extradition of a former Cisco Systems executive
and slammed that company and U.S. authorities for allegedly duping Canadian
officials into arresting him.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7372998/818816221/515263/0/

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