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Microsoft raises privacy issues with tweaked TOS to share data across the cloud
Once upon a time, or about two weeks ago, when talking about the new Skydrive.com and why versatility in cloud storage is so important, Microsoft stated, "We believe that your files are not just bits to be synced—and they're certainly not to be scanned to serve advertising. Read More


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Top 4 Security Surprises That Await Private Cloud Builders
This report published by Gabriel Consulting Group discusses security risks that prospective private cloud builders might be overlooking. Learn more.

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What's Holding Back the Cloud?
This report captures key findings from a blind survey of 800 IT professionals in four countries — China, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States — that provide insight into cloud computing security concerns, and how those concerns might be alleviated. Learn more in the McAfee Securing Cloud-Based Services KnowledgeVault. Learn more.

Is Your ISP Spying On You?
Arcticsid asked the Answer Line forum if his ISP can "sit back...watch a screen, and see everything you are doing at any given time?" Read More

Disclosure of Java zero-day prompted Oracle patch, says researcher
Oracle released an emergency patch on Thursday for previously unknown Java vulnerabilities that cybercriminals had targeted with popular exploit kits within hours after the bugs' existence became public. Read More


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How to Justify the Cost of a TMS
Read this white paper to learn how implementing a service-based TMS, together with a well designed freight audit and payment module help reduce your transportation spend. Learn More

Rogue Microsoft Services Agreement email notifications lead to latest Java exploit
Hackers are distributing rogue email notifications about changes in Microsoft's Services Agreement to trick people into visiting malicious pages that use a recently circulated Java exploit to infect their computers with malware. Read More

Manual examines how international law applies to cyberwarfare
A cybersecurity think tank has published a manual studying how international law applies to conflicts in cyberspace, where the laws of conventional warfare are more difficult to apply. Read More


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Delivering Exceptional Applciation Experience
Enterprises can achieve customer advantage by monitoring the quality and timeliness of mission-critical applications. Read this whitepaper to learn how with CA Technologies Application Performance Management solutions. Learn More

Vaguery of 'freedom' in GOP tech platform worrying
Expecting the private sector to guard privacy doesn't add up because it makes money from personal information, one expert cites as example Read More

How to catch a tumbling, aging satellite
How do you catch a speeding, tumbling, aging satellite? Very carefully. Levity aside, the question is central to the plan scientists at DARPA have for catching up to and grabbing old satellites in an effort to ultimately refurbish and reuse the systems. Read More

Toyota accuses fired worker of major security breach
Car maker Toyota has filed a lawsuit against a worker it claims attacked the company's US parts supply website as retribution for being fired. Read More



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