Friday, February 17, 2012

Malware Deep Dive: Special Report

Computerworld Security: February 17, 2012
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Malware Deep Dive: Special Report

New malware needs new defenses, and InfoWorld's special report tells you how to
identify -- and stop -- these online threats
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552415/0/

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Apple's new OS X tightens screws on some malware
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552416/0/

2. Cybersecurity bill would create costly regulations, say critics
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552417/0/

3. Privacy tussle brews over social media monitoring
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552418/0/

4. Waledac malware returns after two years with password-stealing capabilities
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552419/0/

5. In the cloud, a data breach is only as bad as your contract
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552420/0/

6. Software vendors fail to stem tide of security flaws, report shows
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552421/0/


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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/548195/0/

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Apple's new OS X tightens screws on some malware

Mac OS X Mountain Lion will offer users a new security model that by default
lets users install only programs downloaded from the Mac App Store or those
digitally signed by a registered developer.
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Cybersecurity bill would create costly regulations, say critics

Leaders in the U.S. Senate are trying to fast-track new cybersecurity
legislation that will create costly new regulations for some businesses, some
critics said Thursday.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552417/0/

Privacy tussle brews over social media monitoring

A major tussle is emerging in the debate over how government agencies can gather
and use information posted publicly on social networks like Facebook and
Twitter.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552418/0/

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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552422/0/

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Waledac malware returns after two years with password-stealing capabilities

A new version of the Waledac malware has been spotted on the Internet, but
unlike previous variants, which were mainly used for spamming purposes, this one
steals various log-in credentials and BitCoins, a type of virtual currency.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552419/0/

In the cloud, a data breach is only as bad as your contract

Use your contract to protect your company's interests before a breach occurs.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552420/0/

Software vendors fail to stem tide of security flaws, report shows

Many of the software industry's top vendors are still struggling to reduce the
number of vulnerabilities across all classes of products, an analysis of 2011's
flaw figures by research company Secunia has revealed.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7860344/1026014338/552421/0/

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