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Network World Security Alert Feb 25, 2016 Attackers can turn Microsoft's exploit defense tool EMET against itself Hackers can easily disable the Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET), a free tool used by companies to strengthen their Windows computers and applications against publicly known and unknown software exploits. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • IT manager gets 30 months in jail for code-bombing firm's intellectual property • BlackBerry eyes IoT, diversifies with new cybersecurity practice • Lawmakers push for encryption commission to find compromise • Review: 8 password managers for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android • 7 heavily-hyped information security products, vendors that hit the scrap heap • Nissan Leaf owners: Prepare to be pranked by hackers thanks to insecure API • Two-factor authentication not secure, say researchers White Paper: CloudFlare CloudFlare Advanced DDoS Protection Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks are on the rise and have evolved into complex and overwhelming security challenges. Read More ▶ IT manager gets 30 months in jail for code-bombing firm's intellectual property Shah admitted that in March 2012, he left Smart Online to work for another technology company, and on June 28, 2012, he sent malicious computer code to Smart Online's computer servers in Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina, deleting much of Smart Online's intellectual property and causing some $5,000 in damages. Read More ▶ BlackBerry eyes IoT, diversifies with new cybersecurity practice Struggling smartphone vendor BlackBerry is looking to diversify its business by launching a cybersecurity consulting service, focusing in part on the Internet of Things, and providing related tools to customers. Read More ▶ Lawmakers push for encryption commission to find compromise Congress should allow an expert commission to recommend ways to resolve a contentious debate over police access to encrypted communications before passing "knee-jerk" legislation, one lawmaker says. Read More ▶ Review: 8 password managers for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android LastPass, 1Password, and Dashlane edge KeePass and company in features, flexibility, and ease Read More ▶ 7 heavily-hyped information security products, vendors that hit the scrap heap If they can't secure their own future, the fate of your data is also doubtful. Read More ▶ Nissan Leaf owners: Prepare to be pranked by hackers thanks to insecure API Researchers revealed vulnerabilities in insecure APIs which could allow hackers to remotely control the heating and air conditioning in a Nissan Leaf and access your historic driving data. Read More ▶ Two-factor authentication not secure, say researchers Once thought secure, questions are now being raised by researchers as to just how bullet-proof texted verification codes are. Read More ▶ White Paper: Kony Inc Mobility Challenges This paper examines the most recent research on companies' top mobile priorities and challenges. Read More ▶ Join The Network World Communities As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook ▶ Network World on LinkedIn ▶ SLIDESHOWS 7 rumored Apple products we can expect to see in 2016 Coolest and most unusual NYC Toy Fair 2016 techie playthings Read More ▶ Most-Read Stories 1. Countless computers vulnerable to MouseJack attack through wireless mice and keyboards 2. 'Racking a switch upside down?' 3. Has open source hell frozen over? 4. IT manager gets 30 months in jail for code-bombing firm's intellectual property 5. VMware turns to IBM in the public cloud 6. Coolest new Android & Windows phones of MWC 2016 7. iPhone 7 Rumor Rollup: Interference-free & waterproof; dazzling new concept designs 8. 19 free cloud storage options 9. Skullcandy unplugs MPLS, moves to WAN-as-a-Service 10. 7 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools for Windows and Mac

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