___________________________________________________________ Computerworld Security October 06, 2009 ___________________________________________________________
***************SPONSOR************************************** Strategies for Driving Down IT Support Costs with Lite ITIL Practices Today, IT support organizations are under constant pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency on an increasingly limited budget. But how do you strategically focus limited time and resources to ensure success? http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225836/0/ ************************************************************ In this issue: 1. Microsoft confirms phishers stole 'several thousand' Hotmail passwords 2. Prototype security software blocks DDoS attacks 3. Nasty banking Trojan makes mules of victims 4. After attacks, Adobe patches now come faster 5. Robert L. Mitchell: Whapped by WEP: Dangerously defective security still being sold 6. Opinion: E-health security requires a delicate balance 7. Security of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation OTHER RESOURCES _______________ TDWI Checklist Report on Data Requirements for Advanced Analytics http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/219880/0/ 2009 Gartner Magic Quadrant Report http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225837/0/ The Benefits of Virtualization: Why Its Time for IT to Move Now http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225838/0/ _______________ Microsoft confirms phishers stole 'several thousand' Hotmail passwords Microsoft today confirmed that thousands of Windows Live Hotmail account usernames and passwords had leaked to the Internet, but said the credentials were "likely" stolen in a phishing attack. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225839/0/ Prototype security software blocks DDoS attacks Researchers have come up with host-based security software that blocks distributed denial-of-service attacks without swamping the memory and CPU of the host machines.The filtering, called identity-based privacy-protected access control (IPCAF), can also prevent session hijacking, dictionary attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks, say researchers at Auburn University. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225840/0/ Nasty banking Trojan makes mules of victims A sophisticated Trojan horse program designed to empty bank accounts has a new trick up its sleeve: It lies to investigators about where the money is going. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225841/0/ After attacks, Adobe patches now come faster Hackers like Adobe Systems, and now the company knows it all too well. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225842/0/ ***************SPONSOR************************************** Server Virtualization Best Practices This technology brief covers criteria selection for new high-performance servers, best practices for server virtualization as well as the top security concerns in todays virtualized environments. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225843/0/ ************************************************************ Robert L. Mitchell: Whapped by WEP: Dangerously defective security still being sold Vendors have known that WEP was a security disaster since 2001. So why are they still selling products that offer only WEP security? http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225844/0/ Opinion: E-health security requires a delicate balance John Halamka has an inside seat when it comes to the ongoing debate over establishing electronic health records systems. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225845/0/ Security of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Everyone loves the good guys, right? So if you are head of security for a philanthropic foundation, you probably have few concerns. As director of global security for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation based in Seattle, Denise Barndt says "No way." Each day, she is responsible for overseeing security operations for the foundation, which has several programs in support of global health, global development and US programs initiatives. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225846/0/ ***************SPONSOR************************************** e-Book: The Shortcut Guide to Business Security Measures Using SSL This 45-page e-Book gives you the tools you need to detect security vulnerabilities, build an information security strategy, and plan your investment in security technology. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5773541/114916/225847/0/ ************************************************************ Computerworld's Salary Survey: Whats your earning power? How does your salary compare with your peers? Computerworlds 24th Annual Salary Survey will feature the latest IT salary trends and advice on where to find the best-paying jobs. 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