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Week of 24 Oct 2011 Researchers break W3C XML encryption algorithm, push for new standard (SearchSecurity.com | 25 Oct 2011)
Researchers in Germany have demonstrated weaknesses in the W3C XML encryption standard used to secure websites and other Web applications.
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Week of 10 Oct 2011 RSA Europe Conference 2011: Nation state groups behind RSA attack (SearchSecurityUK.com | 13 Oct 2011)
RSA revealed a “nation state” was behind the SecurID attack in March. Twitter and Facebook are still banned at RSA.
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Week of 29 Aug 2011 Morto worm, an old-school Internet worm, spreading via RDP (SearchSecurity.com | 29 Aug 2011)
Security firms say the Morto worm isn’t a Trojan, but an Internet worm that spreads via Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
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Week of 11 Jul 2011 MDOP 2011 R2 brings new security, management tools (SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com | 11 Jul 2011)
The BitLocker administration tool in MDOP 2011 R2 helps IT pros manage encryption policies. MDOP 2011 R2 also includes DaRT and AIS updates.
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Week of 27 Jun 2011 AWS cloud computing compliance paper details customer responsibilities (SearchCloudSecurity.com | 28 Jun 2011)
Cloud giant makes it clear the onus is on customers when it comes to HIPAA, GLBA and other regulations.
High-profile attacks, inadequate defenses burden IT security programs (SearchSecurity.com | 27 Jun 2011)
Can CISOs turnaround IT security programs to be more proactive? Experts say many programs are frozen in a reactive mode.
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Week of 13 Jun 2011 Windows 7 deployment momentum uneven (SearchITChannel.com | 15 Jun 2011)
Windows 7 adoption rates vary according to customer segment, VARs say, and Windows 8 sneak peeks muddy the waters.
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Week of 23 May 2011 Smartphone theft, loss outweighs malware risk, McAfee report finds (SearchSecurity.com | 24 May 2011)
Lost and stolen devices are seen as the greatest security concern for IT professionals, according to a new report by McAfee and Carnegie Mellon University.
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Week of 11 Apr 2011 Barracuda Networks breached by SQL injection attack (Security Bytes blog | 12 Apr 2011)
An attacker took email addresses of channel partners, sales leads and encrypted passwords of some Barracuda employees.
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Week of 11 Oct 2010 Midsized businesses not immune to attacks, data breaches, survey finds (13 Oct 2010)
Midsized firms are seeing increased attacks and a rise in data breaches, according to the survey conducted by London-based Bloor Research.