The World's Top 10 'Groundbreaking' Hackers; Android Trojan Stealthily Answers Incoming Calls

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TOP STORIES - August 16, 2011 • The World's Top 10 'Groundbreaking' Hackers • Android Trojan Stealthily Answers Incoming Calls • Hackers Shift From Petty Vandalism to Massive Data Theft • RIM Patches BlackBerry Enterprise Server to Fix PNG, TIFF Bugs • Google Sets Deadline for Enforcing Real Name Policy SPOTLIGHT Why iPhone 5 Fever Is Catching Without actually releasing a new product or even hinting that it will, Apple has managed to begin building excitement. See why. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • Give Your System Administrators a Break • How Your Mobile Carrier Is Hurting You • iCloud.com Kicks Off Apple's Cloud Push • Seven Reasons HTML5 Is Killing Flash FEATURED VIDEO Hot Mobile Trends for SMBs What SMBs need to know to not be left behind in the mobile wave. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • iPhone 5 Features Most Likely on Tap • 10 Must-Have Google Apps for iPhone • iOS 5 Beta Brings Fresh New Features • Google Feeling Crowded by Enemies IN THIS ISSUE The World's Top 10 'Groundbreaking' Hackers Every security professional worth his or her salt has a list of the top hackers of all time. Some lists may focus on complexity of the attack and others may emphasize the amount of damage caused. The individuals on this list from Alan Wlasuk, a managing partner of 403 Security, are considered to have engaged in hacks that were ground-breaking at the time. READ MORE >> Android Trojan Stealthily Answers Incoming Calls The latest Nickispy variant can intercept incoming calls without the user's knowledge while sending call logs, text messages and other information to a remote server. Known as ADROIDOS_NICKISPY.C, the Trojan displays a Google+ icon on the handset and is installed under the name Google++. READ MORE >> Sponsored by IBM Work smarter to get the maximum out of your ideas at smartertechnology.com. News, information, and resources for your IT needs. Learn more ADVERTISEMENT Hackers Shift From Petty Vandalism to Massive Data Theft Cyber-attackers are hitting higher-profile targets and exposing ever-larger volumes of data, whether for financial gain, strategic advantage or to espouse "hacktivist" causes. READ MORE >> RIM Patches BlackBerry Enterprise Server to Fix PNG, TIFF Bugs Research In Motion closed several critical bugs in how MDS Connection Service and the Messaging Agent process PNG and TIFF image files on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. READ MORE >> Google Sets Deadline for Enforcing Real Name Policy Google+ users who opt to use fake profile names will get a 4-day grace period to shape up or ship out. Google will suspend the accounts of those not in compliance. Google started a minor furor last month when it began suspending accounts of those it believes were pseudonyms or fake names. READ MORE >> Oracle Databases on VMware vSphere 4: A Guide This document will also show that the same best practices, tuning tips and tricks, and skill sets necessary to deploy Oracle databases in physical environments can be leveraged when deploying Oracle databases in virtual environments. DOWNLOAD NOW >> How to Get Started with Cloud Computing View this panel discussion with IBM cloud computing leaders on how enterprises can get started with cloud computing -- reviewing which workloads make sense to move first and the right type of cloud for workloads. DOWNLOAD NOW >> The Secrets To Creating A Successful Social Networking Initiative That Actually Makes Money Sep 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Organizations need to embrace social media as a direct extension of their organization and put resources behind that drive value and can ultimately be monetized. There are also security, compliance and corporate governance polices that need to be established and communicated upfront. REGISTER >> Smarter Security: Prioritize Your IT Investments & Guard Your Data Aug 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) While every company has different risk tolerance levels, any downtown equals lost business. Organizations need to protect their data regardless of where it resides. The loss of data can cripple an organization. REGISTER >>

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