Hurricane Sandy Challenges Data Centers

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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, October 31, 2012 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Hurricane Sandy Surge Challenges NYC Data Centers By Charles Babcock As Hurricane Sandy raged Monday night, several NYC data centers had to convert to use of diesel generators--and found unexpected problems as the storm surge roiled backup plans. MUST READ 60-Second Cash Kiosk Hackers Steal $1 Million: FBI Feds announce they've busted 14 members of a gang that used rapid withdrawals at cash-advance kiosks at casinos in California and Nevada to trick Citibank. Huawei Hits Back At U.S. Security Investigation Executive dismisses U.S. report tying Huawei to security threats, saying it's a case of "Americans being Americans." Amazon, Equinix Data Centers Vs. Hurricane Sandy As Hurricane Sandy battered the Northeast, Amazon Web Services and Equinix data centers held up for most customers. Yahoo To Ignore IE10 DNT Settings Yahoo says Internet users' preferences aren't being accurately reflected by having "do not track" enabled by default. FBI Expands Cybercrime Division Federal Bureau of Investigation will hire computer scientists, build new tools and boost collaboration to help catch malicious hackers. Hackers Trade Tips On DDoS, SQL Injection Study of hacker bulletin boards reveals focus on attack techniques, tips for beginning hackers, buying and selling of fake social network endorsements. MORE SECURITY NEWS ALSO IN THIS EDITION • FBI Expands Cybercrime Division • Hackers Trade Tips On DDoS, SQL Injection • 6 Most Evil Phishing Scams of 2012 • Global Threat Report: September 2012 • Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences • Protecting High-Value Data in a Post-Firewall World • InformationWeek Unified Threat Management Vendor Evaluation Survey JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By JPolk: "Unfortunately, enterprise users will probably never see Windows 8 at work. With many companies still on Xp and only beginning to migrate to 7 and the steep learning curve for Windows 8 you'll probably see some other version come to light." In reply to: Windows 8: A Win For Enterprise Security View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply     DOWNLOAD DARK READING'S LATEST DIGITAL ISSUE Online retailers are stuck in a maze of e-business security and PCI compliance requirements. The new, all-digital special issue of Dark Reading gives you 10 Ways To Secure Web Data. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT 6 Most Evil Phishing Scams of 2012 As email-borne exploits grow increasingly sophisticated, all the time and money spent shoring up back-end network access channels could be for naught. Here's how to defend against attacks that prey on your end users. The first step: Know what you're up against. 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 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. Surface With Windows RT: A Winner Despite Apps Microsoft's Surface tablet with Windows RT is the first worthwhile post-PC device in our post-PC world. What it lacks in apps is compensated for by a near-desktop-class browser. Windows Phone 8: Star Features Microsoft pulled out all the stops to introduce its new mobile OS -- but will it be enough to tempt iOS and Android users? Google Gmail Learns New Tricks Revised Gmail interface makes it easier to write messages. 8 Cool Windows 8 Tablets As Microsoft and its hardware partners produce Windows 8 devices in droves, here's a look at some of the more noteworthy launches.   WEBCASTS: Protecting High-Value Data in a Post-Firewall World In this live webcast you'll hear from world-class experts in the field of cybersecurity, discussing how organizations of all sizes can effectively and affordable protect themselves and their high-value data from constantly-evolving attacks in today's post-firewall world. It happens Tuesday, November 13, 2012. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: InformationWeek Unified Threat Management Vendor Evaluation Survey We are conducting a survey to determine what's important to you when you're choosing unified threat management vendors as well as how the vendors are actually doing against those criteria. Take our survey now. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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