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Network World Security Alert Aug 01, 2016 Black Hat: 9 free security tools for defense & attacking When Black Hat convenes next week in Las Vegas, it will be a rich environment for gathering tools that can be used to tighten security but also - in the wrong hands - to carry out exploits. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • The weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2016 (so far!) • New Android Trojan SpyNote leaks on underground forums • There are mobile and IoT companion documents for the CIS (Top 20) Critical Security Controls • Cisco: Potent ransomware is targeting the enterprise at a scary rate • Cisco patches critical exposure in management software • Trump's hacking comment rattles the cybersecurity industry • Bugs & Bugs: National Moth Week, PHP, Black Hat & more Video/Webcast: Google Citrix Customers Put Google Chromebooks to Work Work is no longer where we go in the morning, work is what we do - what we get done. Watch this Citrix and Google webcast to learn how you can implement a secure, fast, simple and sharable solution within your organization today. Read More ▶ The weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2016 (so far!) Yes it's that time again…Time to search the old news-feed and find some of the most interesting and sometimes weird and wacky high-tech stories of the year. This time out we feature a look at everything from fireworks displays in space to Starship Enterprise remakes and mermaid robots – just to name a few cool stories. Read More ▶ New Android Trojan SpyNote leaks on underground forums A new and potent Android Trojan has been leaked on several underground forums, making it available for free to less resourceful cybercriminals who are now likely to use it in attacks. Read More ▶ There are mobile and IoT companion documents for the CIS (Top 20) Critical Security Controls Security practitioners are familiar with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls. Did you know there are versions of these controls tailored to mobile and Internet of Things? Read More ▶ Cisco: Potent ransomware is targeting the enterprise at a scary rate Enterprise targeting cyber enemies are deploying vast amounts of potent ransomware to generate revenue and huge profits – nearly $34 million annually according to Cisco's Mid-Year Cybersecurity Report out this week. Ransomware, Cisco wrote, has become a particularly effective moneymaker, and enterprise users appear to be the preferred target. Read More ▶ Cisco patches critical exposure in management software Cisco UCS Performance Manager versions 2.0.0 and prior are affected and the problem is resolved in Cisco UCS Performance Manager versions 2.0.1 and later. UCS Performance Manager collects information about UCS servers, network, storage, and virtual machines. Read More ▶ Trump's hacking comment rattles the cybersecurity industry Donald Trump's muddled stance on hacking has disturbed security experts at time when the tech industry is looking for clarity on the U.S.'s cyber policy. Read More ▶ Bugs & Bugs: National Moth Week, PHP, Black Hat & more National Moth Week, Black Hat exploit presentations, edible insects, Pornhub bug bounty & Zica prevention at the Rio Olympics all come up on Bugs & Bugs Facebook Live event Read More ▶ White Paper: AT&T / AT&T Wireless Flexible Network-Based, Enterprise-Class IP VPN Solutions for Hybrid Public/Private Network Connectivity Today's enterprise WAN networking environment is characterized by global coverage, an end-to-end IP-based application environment, increasing use of on-demand applications, and a wide variety of network topologies, network carriers, and access services. 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 Happy anniversary, Windows 10: Here's what coming in the latest update 2016 technology industry graveyard Read More ▶ Most-Read Stories 1. 10 ways to celebrate Sysadmin Day 2. The CIA, NSA and Pokémon Go 3. Black Hat: 9 free security tools for defense & attacking 4. Baguette vending machine is the greatest invention since sliced bread 5. 19 free cloud storage options 6. Microsoft gives Office 365 a major upgrade 7. JavaScript keeps its spot atop programming language rankings 8. Microsoft brings Edge JavaScript engine to Linux, Mac OS X 9. Cisco: Potent ransomware is targeting the enterprise at a scary rate 10. 7 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools for Windows and Mac

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