Security alert! - Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now

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Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now Microsoft released a security alert and patch due to the disturbing news that the hugely complex Flame malware has spoofed MS-signed certificates, potentially making Microsoft Update a malware delivery mechanism. Yikes and double yikes. Read more Resource of the day HP Advanced Data Center Network Architecture In this white paper, you'll see and hear more about HP's re-imagining of the data center. What will tomorrow's data center look like? And how will it manage the colossal data demands placed on it? Keep reading to learn more. More from TechRepublic   Special Patch Alert: Flame malware targets Microsoft Update 10 hurdles Windows 8 must clear to succeed 10 tasks IT should consider handing off to someone else Beware the low Klout score! Quick Tip: Delegate your Contacts management News from ZDNet   T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon announce Samsung Galaxy S III availability ASUS covering all Windows 8 bases: Predict confused market Intel's "breakthrough" in plastic chassis design should lead to cheaper Ultrabook laptops Asus Transformer Book: More than meets the eye 3 things to know about IPv6 as World IPv6 Day approaches ASUS to preinstall Bluestacks on PCs: Android on Windows Run Android apps on Windows with BlueStacks RIM hits lowest price since 2003 Rumors fly about China greenlighting Apple iPad Public Cloud Computing: Which vendor is your best bet? IBM revamps storage approach, integrates Platform Computing technology Salesforce.com's front office suite play Logitech creates wireless solar keyboard to-go The growing industry of Higher Education Big Data Google officially acquiring social startup Meebo Amazon prepping Kindle update with improved UI, parental controls News from CNET   Kinect-enhanced Internet Explorer coming to Xbox Square to sell credit card reader at Walgreens, elsewhere Microsoft unveils Xbox SmartGlass Microsoft SmartGlass: Xbox Live Companion on steroids? Flame: A glimpse into the future of war United Nations views Flame as cybersecurity opportunity Windows 8 Release Preview puts gadgets in the backseat Dual-screen Taichi leads lineup of unique Asus Windows 8 PCs Oracle sues Lodsys, hopes to invalidate all its patents SIM card maker: Apple's design won standards effort HD Super AMOLED versus Retina Display, and other screens (Smartphones Unlocked) Windows 8 Release Preview: How to download and install it Verizon's 300 Mbps Fios plan to cost $205 Google's fear: An Apple-Facebook love fest Madden NFL 13 gets 'better with Kinect,' launches Aug. 28 Siri headed to iPad with iOS 6, report claims Facebook eyes strict controls for under-13 access, report says Amazon: Free upgrade improves text clarity on $79 Kindle Amazon plucks wholesome publisher to boost original titles Featured galleries   First look at Windows 8 Release Preview Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Engines of a Smarter Planet Experience (IBM) Top 5 New Features of vSphere 5 (Global Knowledge) Windows 7 Migration: Why Now Is the Time to Say Goodbye to Aging Client Systems (Dell & Microsoft) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Get ready to view the last Venus transit for another 115 years Wally Bahny rounds up tips for viewing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5-6. If you missed the 2004 show, this is your last chance for another 115 years! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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Security alert! - Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | June 04, 2012

Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now Microsoft released a security alert and patch due to the disturbing news that the hugely complex Flame malware has spoofed MS-signed certificates, potentially making Microsoft Update a malware delivery mechanism. Yikes and double yikes. Read more Resource of the day Windows 7 Security and Compliance: More Secure Than You Think Check out this white paper to learn what you can do about security and compliance when using Windows 7, and why it's probably more secure than you think. More from TechRepublic   Special Patch Alert: Flame malware targets Microsoft Update 10 hurdles Windows 8 must clear to succeed 10 tasks IT should consider handing off to someone else Beware the low Klout score! Quick Tip: Delegate your Contacts management News from ZDNet   T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon announce Samsung Galaxy S III availability ASUS covering all Windows 8 bases: Predict confused market Intel's "breakthrough" in plastic chassis design should lead to cheaper Ultrabook laptops Asus Transformer Book: More than meets the eye 3 things to know about IPv6 as World IPv6 Day approaches ASUS to preinstall Bluestacks on PCs: Android on Windows Run Android apps on Windows with BlueStacks RIM hits lowest price since 2003 Rumors fly about China greenlighting Apple iPad Public Cloud Computing: Which vendor is your best bet? IBM revamps storage approach, integrates Platform Computing technology Salesforce.com's front office suite play Logitech creates wireless solar keyboard to-go The growing industry of Higher Education Big Data Google officially acquiring social startup Meebo Amazon prepping Kindle update with improved UI, parental controls News from CNET   Kinect-enhanced Internet Explorer coming to Xbox Square to sell credit card reader at Walgreens, elsewhere Microsoft unveils Xbox SmartGlass Microsoft SmartGlass: Xbox Live Companion on steroids? Flame: A glimpse into the future of war United Nations views Flame as cybersecurity opportunity Windows 8 Release Preview puts gadgets in the backseat Dual-screen Taichi leads lineup of unique Asus Windows 8 PCs Oracle sues Lodsys, hopes to invalidate all its patents SIM card maker: Apple's design won standards effort HD Super AMOLED versus Retina Display, and other screens (Smartphones Unlocked) Windows 8 Release Preview: How to download and install it Verizon's 300 Mbps Fios plan to cost $205 Google's fear: An Apple-Facebook love fest Madden NFL 13 gets 'better with Kinect,' launches Aug. 28 Siri headed to iPad with iOS 6, report claims Facebook eyes strict controls for under-13 access, report says Amazon: Free upgrade improves text clarity on $79 Kindle Amazon plucks wholesome publisher to boost original titles Featured galleries   First look at Windows 8 Release Preview Today's recommended downloads Windows 7 Migrations: 4 Steps to Reducing Challenges (Dell & Microsoft) HP ProLiant Gen8 Servers: Greater Efficiency Throughout the Life Cycle (Hewlett-Packard (HP) & Intel) Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware (VMware) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Get ready to view the last Venus transit for another 115 years Wally Bahny rounds up tips for viewing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5-6. If you missed the 2004 show, this is your last chance for another 115 years! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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[TechRepublic] Encryption add-on secures your Google Docs

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | June 04, 2012

Easy-to-use encryption add-on secures your Google Docs Nick Hardiman explains how the Cipherdocs TAiLS add-on works to encrypt your documents on Google Docs. Read more Resource of the day Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide There's a big difference between strategy and execution. Take a look at this white paper to learn how you can take your business strategies into the real world with the help of assets you already have access to, your employees. Additional TechRepublic resources   Cloud security: Technology, processes, responsibility Thoran Rodrigues discusses cloud security concerns and breaks down the three primary elements that must all work together to provide a comprehensive security approach. Read more Google Drive: Move beyond a mere Dropbox Here's how to setup Google Drive for organization-wide file sharing. Read more Office 365 adoption increases by 400 percent in Asian SMBs Many SMBs in the Asia-Pacific region that choose Office 365 are benefiting from reduced expenses and greater work efficiency, says Microsoft. Read more Ready or not IPv6 is here for all Google Apps The IPv6 standard will be permanently enabled for Google Apps on June 6, 2012. Are you ready? Read more Featured multimedia   First look at Windows 8 Release Preview TechRepublic takes a first look at Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview. View on site Today's recommended downloads Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership (SuccessFactors) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) How to Get the Most Out of Virtualization (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Live Webcast: Turning Data into Business Insight with Analytics (IBM) Boosting the Business Value of Today's Networks (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Will your phone ever realistically replace your wallet? Patrick Gray is hesitant to jump on the mobile payments system bandwagon until some of the current problems have been resolved. Do you think a wallet-less future is possible? TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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