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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, April 03, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Darkleech Attacks Hit 20,000 Websites By Mathew J. Schwartz Malicious Apache modules, installed after root-level server compromises, are serving hard-to-detect real-time malware attacks against Windows users. MUST READ Anonymous Hits North Korea Via DDoS Hacktivists disrupt government and airline websites after North Korean government threatens to restart nuclear reactor, invade South Korea. Google Play Hit By One Click Billing Fraud More than 200 Android apps have been designed to trick people into parting with up to $1,000 for adult content, warns Symantec. Indoor Location Tracking Has Lost Common Sense Technology to help people navigate indoors is all the rage. But unless you really want to be tracked through the mall, it's largely unnecessary. Spamhaus DDoS Attacks: What Business Should Learn What should your company take away from this week's attacks? Lock down unsecured DNS repeaters being exploited by attackers and prep DDoS response plans. DDoS Attack Doesn't Spell Internet Doom: 7 Facts Despite a record-setting DDoS attack against anti-spam group Spamhaus, the Internet remains alive and well. Let's break down the key facts. Air Force Seeks Stronger Spacecraft Cybersecurity Air Force is looking for cutting-edge research into improved security for spacecraft IT, according to newly released procurement documents. 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. 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If you were expecting Apple to add a back button, you're probably going to be disappointed with the iPhone 5S. Windows 8 Momentum Sputters Windows 8 keeps gaining users but its growth is losing steam. With Windows Blue and new hardware still months off, Microsoft's newest OS isn't likely to rebound right away. Apple iOS 7 Delayed, But New iPhone Won't Be Apple's next-gen iOS platform appears to be behind schedule, but the company is still ramping up production for the next iPhone. Anonymous Hits North Korea Via DDoS Hacktivists disrupt government and airline websites after North Korean government threatens to restart nuclear reactor, invade South Korea. Robotics Rumble: Teens Fight For Tech Glory Go inside a FIRST Robotics regional competition in Ft. 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