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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, June 26, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Adware Sneaks Onto Android Smartphones By Eric Zeman More than 1 million Android smartphone users unknowingly downloaded adware in the last year, says Lookout study. MUST READ Phishing Attackers Diversify, Target Facebook Credentials FBI warns of surge in spear-phishing attacks, says criminals seek more than bank credentials. Germany Criticizes U.K. 'Project Tempora' Cyber Spy Program German politician wants the EU to address reports that Britain's spymasters are even better at harvesting Internet traffic than their NSA allies. Cybercriminals Expand DDOS Extortion Demands Free toolkits and outsourced cybercrime services make DDoS attacks popular with Anonymous, criminals, unscrupulous business competitors, anyone with a grudge. British Cyber Defenses Receive Unexpected Boost British intelligence services and cybersecurity initiatives get increased investment, even amidst brutal government cuts. MORE SECURITY NEWS ALSO IN THIS EDITION • Cybercriminals Expand DDOS Extortion Demands • British Cyber Defenses Receive Unexpected Boost • The 8 Most Common Causes of Data Breaches • Enabling Safe and Secure BYOD • Accelerate Agility Now: WebSphere Application Server v8.5.5 Overview • Take Our Cloud Security And Risk Survey   REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT The 8 Most Common Causes of Data Breaches It seems as though not a day goes by without a headline screaming that some organization has experienced a data breach, putting the business -- and its customers and partners -- at risk. To keep your own organization out of the news, it's important to understand the most common causes of data breaches and what you can do to mitigate the threats they present. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Enabling Safe and Secure BYOD Organizations are moving from being PC-centric to a user-centric model, where employees bring their own devices (BYOD) and choose those devices that best suit their specific needs. Learn why your organization can say yes to BYOD. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES Samsung Unleashes New Mobile Devices: Visual Tour From a waterproof smartphone to a hybrid Windows/Android tablet, there's something for everyone in Samsung's new array of products. Here's a sneak peek at what's to come. Big Data Analytics Master's Degrees: 20 Top Programs These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. Read on to find a school that fits your ambitions and background. 10 Top Password Managers Tired of being stuck in password hell? Consider these password managers that balance security with convenience. iOS 7 Beta 2 Lands On iPad Apple has released a second beta version of iOS 7, making the OS available to the iPad and iPad Mini for the first time. Windows 8.1: 10 Surprise Benefits Windows 8.1 does a lot more than bring back the Start button. These 10 features may give it a much-needed popularity boost with enterprise users.   WEBCASTS: Accelerate Agility Now: WebSphere Application Server v8.5.5 Overview Learn more about the benefits of WebSphere Application Server v8.5 and v8.5.5 (WAS) and the impressive set of features and functions available, including what's new in the latest release by attending this June 24th webinar. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: Take Our Cloud Security And Risk Survey InformationWeek is conducting a survey to gauge IT's concerns about public cloud security and reliability. Eligible participants will be entered into a drawing to win a 32GB Nexus 7 tablet. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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