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	Spamhaus attacks expose huge open DNS server dangers Massive distributed denial of service attacks on Spamhaus this week focused widespread attention on the huge security threats posed by millions of poorly configured Internet Domain Name System servers. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: EMC 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. Read the interactive guide to learn more. In this Issue T-Mobile prepped to offer unlimited, no contract plans -- and the iPhone Darlene Storm: Biggest DDoS attack in history slows Internet, breaks record at 300 Gbps Richi Jennings: Windows Blue download leaked: Build 9364 ahoy! Ad industry threatens Firefox users with more ads if Mozilla moves on tracking plans NASA astronaut to make historic trip to space station 10 portable battery chargers keep your device powered Jonny Evans: iPhone 6 innovates cloud services Richi Jennings: iPhone 5S release date is/isn't/is/isn't June. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY? Preston Gralla: Windows Blue shows why Microsoft may kill the Desktop in Windows 9 WHITE PAPER: Mimecast North America Inc The Total Cost of Email In this white paper, we'll explore the true costs of fragmented email management and uncover how to reduce those costs with a cloud-based solution for email management. Learn More. T-Mobile prepped to offer unlimited, no contract plans -- and the iPhone T-Mobile USA hopes to rock the wireless industry today with detailed plans to sell the iPhone and other phones on an unsubsidized basis with no-contract, unlimited data plans. Read More Darlene Storm: Biggest DDoS attack in history slows Internet, breaks record at 300 Gbps Having slow Internet issues? A cyber-fight between Spamhaus, a spam-fighting group, and 'blacklisted' CyberBunker, a Dutch Web host, is slowing the Internet for 'millions' of users. With the DDoS attack breaking records at 300 Gbps, it has been called the biggest public attack in history of the Net. If it continues to escalate, security experts warn people may be unable to use normal web services like email, online banking, and could threaten critical infrastructure. Read More Richi Jennings: Windows Blue download leaked: Build 9364 ahoy! Windows 9 or 8.5 on its way. Looks like a Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) partner leaked a secret build of Windows Blue. Depending on who you ask, it's SP1, Windows 8 Second Edition, or a fully-fledged next version of Windows. Microsoft is keeping schtum, natch. In IT Blogwatch, your humble blogwatcher macros poor Steve Ballmer yet again. Read More Ad industry threatens Firefox users with more ads if Mozilla moves on tracking plans The online ad industry has attacked Mozilla over its decision to block third-party cookies in a future release of Firefox, calling the move "dangerous and highly disturbing," and claiming that it will result in more ads shown to users. Read More WHITE PAPER: ClickSoftware Completing the Workforce Management Eco-System Circle The paper explores how clients and contractors can work together towards achieving compelling results for both sides. Learn More. NASA astronaut to make historic trip to space station One NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts are set to blast off in a Soyuz spacecraft this afternoon and should reach the International Space Station tonight. Read More 10 portable battery chargers keep your device powered No matter how powerful the battery, it's nearly impossible to keep your mobile device running though a busy day. Here are some mobile chargers that can help. Read More Jonny Evans: iPhone 6 innovates cloud services Apple's fast expansion of its US-based data centers in conjunction with its purchase of indoor mapping service firm, WifiSLAM together suggest plans for new breeds of connected service as it seeks to differentiate itself from consistently imitative competitors. Read More Richi Jennings: iPhone 5S release date is/isn't/is/isn't June. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY? Here comes the iPhone 5S... or not. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) analysts can't agree when the next iPhone will be released. Estimates range from June to September. Some even say the new flagship smartphone has been delayed, due to problems in China. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers wonder if their next BYOD toy could actually be from Samsung or HTC. Read More Preston Gralla: Windows Blue shows why Microsoft may kill the Desktop in Windows 9 Desktop fans, be worried: Leaked Windows Blue code hints that when Microsoft gets around to building Windows 9, there's a chance it may kill the Desktop entirely. Read More
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