Computerworld Security: July 01, 2011
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Microsoft clarifies MBR rootkit removal: No OS reinstall
Microsoft has clarified the advice it gave users whose Windows PCs are infected
with a new, sophisticated rootkit that buries itself on the hard drive's boot
sector.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519409/0/
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Strategies Behind Managing Internet Traffic
At a time when the number of Internet-connected applications is exploding, now
more than ever IT needs maximum visibility into each and everyone of these
connections.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519410/0/
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. How insecure is your mobile device really?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519411/0/
2. Google boosts Gmail's anti-phishing feature
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519412/0/
3. As the Internet evolves, is there a place for spam?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519413/0/
4. Michael Horowitz: 12 reasons not to use Internet Explorer, ever
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519414/0/
5. Generic accounts are your SIEM blind spot
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519415/0/
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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/517196/0/
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How insecure is your mobile device really?
They can definitely make it easy for sensitive data to get into the wrong hands,
but you can do some simple things to reduce (not eliminate) the risks.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519411/0/
Google boosts Gmail's anti-phishing feature
Google this week added an anti-phishing feature to Gmail that automatically
displays the sender's address for some messages.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519412/0/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Cisco Systems, Inc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Unite Communications Across Multiple Devices
Mobile devices, delivery models, and new applications are redefining our jobs.
Find out how your company can unite communications across multiple devices,
allowing you to communicate with employees, customers, and partners on any
device, anywhere. View this demo to see how unifying your communications
transforms your work and productivity.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/515532/0/
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As the Internet evolves, is there a place for spam?
Spam volumes are down dramatically, but the scourge of the Internet is smarter
and more dangerous than ever.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519413/0/
Michael Horowitz: 12 reasons not to use Internet Explorer, ever
For Windows users interested in Defensive Computing, Internet Explorer is a poor
choice of browser. It doesn't measure up to Firefox and Chrome.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519414/0/
Generic accounts are your SIEM blind spot
Event log management tools have evolved into a proactive solution set called
security information and event management (SIEM), which has enabled IT to better
correlate data provided by security software and appliances across the network.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7414388/818816221/519415/0/
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