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Cost of Security Incidents Due to IM and Greynet Use More than Doubles in One Year
Why is it that employees continue to believe they have the right to download whatever messaging applications they want onto work PCs? Whatever the reason, malware attacks caused by employee downloads of messaging apps are costing companies more than $289,000 per year on average, and that cost is on the rise. (Full story...) Click here to read the complete 2007 report.
Skype Video Chats Get SharperVideo chat is about to get a lot clearer, at least for Skype users. Logitech International SA just released driver software for three webcams that allow users to video chat with other Skype users at a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels, the same resolution as DVD. (Full story...)
P2P Responsible for as much as 90 percent of all 'Net TrafficIf you're under the impression that YouTube and other streaming video sharing sites are making up most of the net's traffic, think again. P2P traffic is dominating the Internet these days, and BitTorrent has taken the lead over eDonkey as the most popular P2P client. (Full story...)
FaceTime Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner ProgramFaceTime announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, and that its suite of management security and compliance products supports the new Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Click here to learn more.
RIAA Tries to Pull Plug on Usenet. Seriously.Online newsgroups are the latest target of The Recording Industry Association of America. Usenet discussion areas are rarely moderated, and are alleged to contain "millions of copyrighted sound recordings" in violation of federal law. (Full story...)
Leopard's Firewall Has More Holes than SpotsHas security slipped backwards in Apple's latest Mac OS X release? Some security experts say that Leopard's firewall is "ugly and a step backwards" from the last release. So much for progress. (Full story...)
Storm Worm Sent 15 Million Pump-and-Dump eMails
It's hard to believe that "Pump-and-Dump" scams are effective. These malicious e-mails that trick users into buying a penny stock and give spammers a chance to make a quick buck by selling the stock before it crashes are apparently the hottest and most lucrative area for spammers today. (Full story....)
Profile your IT Department's DNAIT professionals spend their days seeking out the security vulnerabilities in a company, and it turns out criticism of weaknesses in the firm doesn't stop there. Nearly 66 percent of IT staff polled in a recent survey responded in a way that resulted in their companies being labeled as "weak," a more negative view than every other division surveyed. (Full story...)
SkypeDefender Doesn't Defend Skype users are learning that a plug-in named "defender" might not actually provide defense. The latest trick to get Skype usernames and passwords is to steal them by tricking users to fill out personal information in order to download a plug-in for the Internet phone application. (Full story...)
Creators in Second Life Sue Virtual PiratesWhen virtual theft results in the loss of real money, it's time for first life legal action. A recent lawsuit filed in New York identifies the defendant by his Second Life name of "Rase Kenzo." The subject matter of the complaint is noted as "The SexGen Platnium Base Unite+Diamond v.5.01." (Full story...)
Find Them and Fire Them: 5 StepsIt's tough to find effective and ethical people to fill positions of influence or power. Whether the role is that of security guard for a convoy out of the Green Zone or security administrator for critical systems, missteps can directly lead to the death of innocent people, and intentional abuse is the stuff of nightmares. (Full story...)
Top Tips for Improving Mobile SecurityThrowing a slew of mobile devices at corporate networks has changed the game irrevocably from the good old days of desktop PCs connected over a LAN. Here is a list of eight tips that perhaps give IT managers a "fighting chance" when it comes to mobile security. (Full story...)
More Good News for IT StaffersConsidering a move into IT? If you've been looking for another reason to make the switch, here's a biggie: starting salaries for IT professionals will increase an average of 5.3% in 2008, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology 2008 Salary Guide. Check out this article to find out more about what IT salaries will look like in the coming year. (Full story...) 
Technology's 10 Most Mortifying MomentsAny IT professional knows that tech history is full of moments that make you say 'ouch.' From Steve Ballmer's monkey dance to Sony hacking customer PCs, here is a list of bizarre moments of tech history. Cast your vote for the most mortifying moment of all. (Full story...) |
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