Windows 8 Security Software Falls Short

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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, April 10, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Microsoft Windows 8 Security Software Lacks Teeth By Mathew J. Schwartz Microsoft's free corporate and consumer endpoint security software needs more malware-stopping power, finds independent German firm AV-Test. MUST READ North Korea Behind Bank Malware, South Korea Says Evidence ties North Korean cyber-espionage unit to two waves of attacks on banks and broadcasters, South Korean officials say. LulzSec Hackers Plead Guilty To CIA, Sony Attacks Three men admit in London courtroom they launched distributed denial of service attacks and defacements that targeted a variety of websites. South Korea Charges Alleged Hackers South Korean government accuses two men of working with North Korean hackers to steal personal data relating to 140 million South Koreans. Federal Cyber Workforce Is Getting Older Aging cybersecurity cadres need more training, influx of younger professionals, government report says. MORE SECURITY NEWS • Big Data: Hype Vs. Hope At Interop • InteropNet's Live Wire Act • Interop Preview: Expert Advice On Building Private Cloud Exclusive for IWK Readers: Attend Interop and help Build IT Innovation. Click here or use Priority Code MP_BTMNLIWKSEC to save an additional $200 off advanced pricing on All Access and Conference Passes. Join us for access to 125+ workshops and conference classes, 300+ exhibiting companies, and the latest technology. see also... Why You Should Attend Interop     INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF INFORMATIONWEEK When it comes to database deals, customers -- not vendors -- now have the advantage. Find out the results of our new Database Technology Survey. Also in our new, all-digital issue: Oracle has refreshed its midrange and high-end Sparc servers, but that may not help its bottom line. Log In Or Register To Download     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT Eight Steps To Securing Small Databases databases--that have a big stake in protecting their data but don't have big budgets or skilled, and dedicated, security staff. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS The Business Value of Hybrid Cloud -Based Compromise Intelligence Monitoring and Threat Mitigation There are now millions of malware variations to defend against and hundreds of perpetrators of DDoS attacks. This Technology Spotlight examines these trends and the role that Neustar's Protect solutions and NeuSentry service plays in this strategic market. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES How To Bug Mitch McConnell's Office "Bugging" in the context of politics raises images of burglars messing with telephones and clunky tape recorders in the Oval Office. Now you'd just use malware. Android's A 'Trojan Horse,' Microsoft-Backed Group Charges FairSearch.org says Google's decision to offer Android at no cost represents predatory pricing. The Freedom From Information Act The U.S. government needs to takes transparency more seriously. 10 Best And Worst Cellphones Of All Time From clamshell to multitouch, these cellphones made their mark -- for better or worse. How Netflix Is Ruining Cloud Computing A laser focus on Amazon Web Services and seeming disregard for next-gen best practices could spell lock-in, and derail real IaaS competition.   WEBCASTS: Choosing an Approach to Data Integration and Governance in a Big Data World Join Gartner analyst Eric Thoo on Tuesday, April 23, as he describes four different approaches to data integration. Eric will map the different approaches to five key use cases to help you identify the capabilities you need and provide insights into evolving data integration challenges and the capabilities that are emerging to address them. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: InformationWeek 2013 Mobile Security Survey InformationWeek is conducting a survey to determine the types of measures and policies IT is taking to ensure the security of the full range of mobile assets on cellular, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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