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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, March 13, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY China Hack Attacks: Play Offense Or Defense? By Mathew J. Schwartz The Chinese government has been blamed for launching cyber-espionage APT attacks against U.S. businesses. MUST READ Google Vs. Zombies -- And Worse Take an inside look at how Google prepares for catastrophes, from flesh-eating zombies to earthquakes. Microsoft Patches For USB Key Vulnerability Driver bug would allow anyone with physical access to compromise a PC by using exploit code loaded onto a USB storage device. Bromium Founders Detail Life After Xen Xen hypervisor team regroups to craft what they claim is a unique take on the problem of IT security. iPhone, iPad Configuration Files Security Hole Shown Mobile configuration files used by carriers could be repurposed to steal data and remotely control an iPhone or iPad, security firm warns. Budget Fight Threatens U.S. Cyber Command's Growth Cyber Command commander Gen. Keith Alexander says sequestration will lead to furloughs; wider budget conflict will delay efforts to strengthen Cyber Command. Hackers Appear To Target Michelle Obama, FBI Director Michelle Obama is among several public figures whose personal information appeared to be published via a website with a Soviet Union registration. 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: Click here or use Priority Code MP_BTMNLIWKSEC to save $200 off the Early Bird pricing on ALL access and conference passes when you register before March 22nd! see also... Why You Should Attend Interop JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By Andrew Hornback: "You can't play offense until you've got a strong defense. All of the latest and greatest security technology in the world can be defeated if the 'man in the loop' fails to act in a secure manner." In reply to: China Hack Attacks: Play Offense Or Defense? View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply   REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT Strategy: Heading Off Advanced Social Engineering Attacks Social engineering attacks are getting increasingly sophisticated, but there's only so much the law and technology can do to protect your organization. In this Dark Reading report, we detail how a social engineering attack is developed and what IT professionals can do to prevent their users from being targets and victims. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Providing Security for Software Systems in the Cloud his paper details risks to software deployed in the cloud. Some risks impact security in much the same way wherever and however the software is hosted, but many old risks take on new importance when software makes the jump to the cloud. In this paper, we discuss notable concerns in all of these areas and describe an approach for assessing a software system's readiness to be deployed in the cloud. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES 12 Open Educational Resources: From Khan to MIT Higher education can now tap into an explosion of educational resources that are free to view, download and modify. That's disruptive to commercial textbooks, media and assessments. 10 Best Android Apps Of 2012 Check out these 10 gems that stood out from the crowd of 700,000 Android apps. 10 Helpful Apps From Uncle Sam Mobile apps created by federal agencies will help you track NASA missions, travel smoothly and even get tax advice. Check out our latest guide to apps from Uncle Sam. IE10 on Windows 7: 5 Essential Facts Four months after debuting on Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10 has finally come to Windows 7. Here are the five essential facts users should know. Android Tablets Pushing Aside iPad: IDC Influx of low-cost Android-based devices will tip the tablet market in Google's favor this year, says IDC.   WEBCASTS: Data Protection Management for Enterprises and Service Providers In this Webcast (Tuesday, March 12, 2013) we will explore the many challenges associated with multi-platform data protection environments and discuss how enterprise IT and service providers can gain the visibility and insight needed to reduce operational expenses and improve protection confidence. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: It's Your Last Chance To Attend Black Hat Europe Rick Falkvinge, the founder of the Swedish Pirate Party and a campaigner for sensible information policy, will present the keynote address at Black Hat Europe 2013. Black Hat Europe takes place March 12-15 at The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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