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Computerworld Security Jan 20, 2016 Stop using poor passwords! Here are 25 fail-worthy ideas These are 25 of the "worst" passwords, at least, in the opinion of a password-manager vendor. As you might expect, they're all stupid... Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Oracle releases a record 248 patches • A ray of hope in the fight against malvertising • Linux kernel flaw endangers millions of PCs, servers and Android devices • Update: Congress eyes commission to tackle encryption debate • Why the "s" in HTTPs is important • Advocacy group wants healthcare industry to adopt medical device security principles White Paper: Cisco Systems AMP BDS: Cisco AMP Excels in NSS Labs Test Read the NSS Labs report to see how Cisco AMP proved effective against all evasion techniques tested and passed all stability and reliability tests. Read More ▶ Oracle releases a record 248 patches Oracle admins will be busy: The company issued 248 patches on Tuesday, its largest-ever release, according to one security vendor. Read More ▶ A ray of hope in the fight against malvertising A new service offers to keep all your Web browsing on its servers. It could be the answer, despite the risks of contracting with a startup. Read More ▶ Linux kernel flaw endangers millions of PCs, servers and Android devices A three-year-old vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to take full control over Linux-based PCs, servers, Android phones and other embedded devices. Patches will be available this week. Read More ▶ Update: Congress eyes commission to tackle encryption debate Bipartisan congressional legislation is on the way that would create a national commission on security and technology to addresses the growing debate over encryption technology used by terrorists. Read More ▶ Why the "s" in HTTPs is important Using secure HTTP is especially important when using wireless in a public place. Read More ▶ Advocacy group wants healthcare industry to adopt medical device security principles Advocacy group I Am the Cavalry is urging organizations that manufacture and distribute medical devices to adopt a cybersecurity version of the Hippocratic Oath. Read More ▶ Case Study: Unidesk CIO: How We're Doing VDI For 50% Less Than PCs The CIO at one of Oregon's largest community colleges explains how they are replacing outdated desktops with VDI - for 50% less than buying new physical PCs. Read More ▶ IT Careers 2016: What's important to IT professionals? Check out our January Digital Magazine, which features results from Computerworld's IT Careers 2016 survey. We polled more than 200 IT professionals to learn their top concerns, what's most important to them in their jobs and what would entice them to switch jobs. The magazine also includes News Analysis, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. View the magazine here ▶ Subscribe to Computerworld Daily News Sign up for our popular, twice-daily tech news newsletter. You'll get Computerworld's up-to-the-minute top stories of the day, both first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon (ET). We deliver breaking news on topics like the latest security threats and the newest mobile devices, in-depth features about enterprise technologies and IT careers, and authoritative analyses of moves made by tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM and HP. Sign up now ▶ Computerworld Job Board Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted. Check them out now ▶

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