2013 Security Strategy: Go On Offense | Bank Hackers Take A Holiday

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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, October 24, 2012 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Play Offense On Security In 2013: Gartner By Michael Endler Enterprises can't count on defensive security strategies any more, Gartner execs tell IT leaders at Symposium/ITxpo conference. MUST READ U.S. Bank Hackers Promise DDoS Pause In the sixth week since the launch of "Operation Ababil" attacks against Wall Street banks, online post says hacktivists are taking time off for a Muslim holiday. Cyber Crooks Target Healthcare For Financial Data Identity thieves looking for a quick buck often don't even know they are attacking healthcare organizations, Verizon investigation finds. Russian Service Rents Access To Hacked Corporate PCs Service provides stolen remote desktop protocol credentials, letting buyers remotely log in to corporate servers and PCs, bypassing numerous security defenses. Who Is Hacking U.S. Banks? 8 Facts Hackers have labeled the bank website disruptions as grassroots-level reprisal for an anti-Islamic film. But is the Iranian government really backing the attacks? Popular Android Apps Vulnerable Security study finds flawed SSL implementations in more than 1,000 Android apps. Microsoft Revises Privacy Rules, Users Shrug Why hasn't Microsoft faced a firestorm, as Google did, for consolidating user information across products and services? MORE SECURITY NEWS ALSO IN THIS EDITION • Popular Android Apps Vulnerable • Microsoft Revises Privacy Rules, Users Shrug • Research: 2012 Application Security Survey • Global Threat Report: September 2012 • Apple iPad Mini Vs. iPad 4: Which To Buy • Exposing the Money Behind Malware • InformationWeek Future Cities Survey JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By MyW0r1d: "Anonymous and similar groups may now focus on nuisance DDoS activity, but as there is a market for avoiding telephone usage fees (Magic Jack) there will be a market for solutions to reduce or eliminate energy and utilities consumption." In reply to: "DOD: Hackers Breached U.S. Critical Infrastructure Control Systems" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply     DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONWEEK GOVERNMENT'S DIGITAL ISSUE Most IT teams monitor website performance. It's time to extend that vigilance to all critical applications. Also in the new, all-digital issue of InformationWeek: While Oracle and SAP wage a war of words, they're ignoring the wishes of customers like Procter & Gamble. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT Research: 2012 Application Security Survey Tried-and-true methods like defense in depth can provide breathing room while you get a secure SDLC in place-a job still facing 56% of our 475 respondents. And they'd better get moving, because 51% of those with secure SDLC programs on their radar have developed and/or assumed responsibility for securing 11 or more Web apps. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Global Threat Report: September 2012 Get the most up-to-date view of the IT security threat landscape from the experts. This monthly threat report is required reading for anyone involved with IT Security. Don't miss out. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES Apple iPad Mini Vs. iPad 4: Which To Buy Apple stunned by announcing a fourth-generation Retina Display iPad along with the iPad Mini. No mere refresh, the iPad 4 sports significantly improved specs. Samsung Chromebook: Hands-On Review Samsung's latest Chromebook benefits from rapid improvements in Google's Chrome OS. Is this cloud computing vehicle right for you? Apple Reveals iPad Mini, New Macs Apple shows off a rash of new hardware products ranging from iMacs and MacBooks to the long-awaited smaller tablet, the iPad Mini. Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences With the introduction of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft splits its flagship OS into two distinct flavors. Examine the most important contrasts. Who Is Hacking U.S. Banks? 8 Facts Hackers have labeled the bank website disruptions as grassroots-level reprisal for an anti-Islamic film. But is the Iranian government really backing the attacks?   WEBCASTS: Exposing the Money Behind Malware Today's cybercriminals are driven by one thing: money. Join Chet Wisniewski, Senior Security Advisor at Sophos to learn about latest threats and how these criminals are making money by compromising your computer and data. It happens Tuesday, October 23, 2012 More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: InformationWeek Future Cities Survey Today's urban areas must evolve into "Future Cities" with infrastructure, services, and IT systems capable of supporting millions of residents efficiently. We are conducting a survey to identify the challenges and opportunities this megatrend poses to business and technology managers involved in municipal operations. One lucky participant will win a 16GB Google Nexus 7 tablet. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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