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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, November 28, 2012 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Facebook Gift Scams: How They Work By Mathew J. Schwartz Beware complex scams that promote Costco, Starbucks vouchers, while making it tough for authorities to track down perpetrators. MUST READ White House Issues Insider Threat Policy Policy sets minimum standards to deter, detect and respond to insider threats in federal government. Bank DDoS Strikes Could Presage Armageddon Attacks DDoS attack traffic could overwhelm not just targeted websites, but also every intervening ISP, warns Arbor Networks. IonGrid's iPhone Security Tools Stress Flexibility Strong Microsoft Office document rendering features may help ionGrid stand out in the crowded enterprise mobile application management market. Google Play Ends Anonymous App Reviews Google links Google+ profiles to Google Play reviews, hopes to make comments more trustworthy. Accused LulzSec Hacker Could Face Life Imprisonment Judge calls alleged Stratfor data breach mastermind 'flight risk,' denies bail; defense attorney suggests FBI entrapment. Malware Corrupts Iranian Financial Databases Iran downplays threat of Narilam financial malware, saying it dates from 2009 to 2010, and doesn't bear comparisons to Stuxnet, Duqu or Flame. MORE SECURITY NEWS ALSO IN THIS EDITION • Accused LulzSec Hacker Could Face Life Imprisonment • Malware Corrupts Iranian Financial Databases • 6 Most Evil Phishing Scams of 2012 • Gartner: Secure Web Gateway Malware Detection Techniques • 10 Cloud Computing Pioneers • Why Big Data Doesn't Have to Mean Big Security Challenges • InformationWeek 2013 U.S. IT Salary Survey JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By KBURG070: "The financial crisis showed how interconnected/interdependent banks are financially. It's obviously not any different from a security standpoint. The challenge has been getting banks to work together to ID and fight these kinds of threats, which they have been reluctant to do (collaborate)." In reply to: Bank DDoS Strikes Could Presage Armageddon Attacks View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply   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 Gartner: Secure Web Gateway Malware Detection Techniques Enhanced security is the key functionality in secure Web gateways, yet few buyers understand the different techniques used and their limitations. Use this guide to understand the limitations of solutions, and to compare solutions using standard terminology. Also use it to understand the limitations of each type of malware detection, and to compare prospective vendors' capabilities. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES 10 Cloud Computing Pioneers Cloud computing has rewritten decades of technology rules. Take a closer look at 10 innovators who helped make it possible. 8 Cloud Tools For Road Warriors Cloud services have become indispensable for doing business on the move. Check out these valuable tools. 10 Cities Raise Tech IQs In IBM Challenge IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge helps 100 cities around the globe improve education, infrastructure, public safety and economic development. Look how 10 winning cities are tackling tough problems. 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. 10 Best Apps For Samsung Galaxy Notes Check out these 10 great apps that take advantage of the Samsung phablet's S Pen stylus.   WEBCASTS: Why Big Data Doesn't Have to Mean Big Security Challenges As big data environments ingest more data, organizations will face significant risks and threats to the repositories containing this data. Failure to balance data security and quality reduces confidence in decision making. Join us as we discuss several requirements security and risk professionals must do to create an awareness and understanding of the associated responsibilities and risks at the highest levels of the organization. It happens Wednesday, December 12, 2012. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: InformationWeek 2013 U.S. IT Salary Survey For the 16th consecutive year, InformationWeek is conducting its U.S. IT Salary Survey. To date, more than 200,000 IT professionals have participated in this survey. Take our survey now, and be eligible to win some great prizes. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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