How to Recognize, Fight and Stop Phishing Attacks; Google Quietly Fixes Android Authentication Flaw

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TOP STORIES - May 24, 2011 • How to Recognize, Fight and Stop Phishing Attacks • Google Silently Patches Android Authentication Flaw • Sony Forced to Fix Another PSN Security Hole • Mistakes, Insider Threats Are Greatest Risks to Database Security • Virus Triggers Data Breach at Massachusetts Agency SPOTLIGHT Chromebooks Steal Show at Google I/O Google introduced notebooks based on the Chrome OS, which is a bold bet against Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • Why Motorola Delayed the Droid Bionic • Google I/O Delivers 'Honeycomb' 3.1, More • Samsung Droid Charge Impresses • Tiny Atomic Clock on a Chip Debuts FEATURED VIDEO Keep Up with Compliance How you can stay ahead of rapidly evolving laws to avoid fines and sanctions. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • Teardown: Covert FBI GPS Auto-Tracker • Why iPad 3 Should Be Released This Year • 10 Problems Plaguing iPad 2 • iPhone 5 Uncertain, so Buy iPhone 4 IN THIS ISSUE How to Recognize, Fight and Stop Phishing Attacks Thanks to several high-profile data breaches and personal information thefts at Epsilon and Sony, the number of phishing attacks is bound to increase significantly during the next several months. However, there are a number of ways both individuals and IT security managers can recognize and ultimately fight against these types of phishing attacks. eWEEK offers some pointers and advice. READ MORE >> Google Silently Patches Android Authentication Flaw Google is quietly fixing a security issue that could allow hackers to access the personal information of people who use smartphones based on the Android OS. The flaw only impacts Android applications that authenticate with Google services, such as Calendar and Contacts. The security flaw makes it possible for a cyber-crook to intercept the authentication token and then log on as the user. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Novell Introducing Novell Vibe, a place where enterprise teams can work socially to achieve better results. Combining real-time social networking, online document co-editing and file sharing - all with enterprise-level security and control. It's 'Social Getworking.' Get Novell Vibe for free, now. ADVERTISEMENT Sony Forced to Fix Another PSN Security Hole Sony has been forced to plug another security hole that could have allowed hackers to gain control of accounts on the PlayStation Network and Qriocity music and video service. The latest security problem surfaced on the Web page that allows users to reset their passwords for their PSN and Qriocity accounts. READ MORE >> Mistakes, Insider Threats Are Greatest Risks to Database Security Human mistakes and malicious insider threats are the biggest concerns that IT administrators are forced to confront when it comes to securing a company's database infrastructure, according to a new study. The rash of recent data breaches has put new focus on database security. READ MORE >> Virus Triggers Data Breach at Massachusetts Agency The Massachusetts Departments of Unemployment Assistance and Career Services is investigating how its network became infected with a virus that steals personal information. The agency suspects that about 1,500 computers have been infected with the virus since April 20. 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 >> Meeting the New Demands for Management & Security with All-In-One PCs May 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Pacific (60 minutes) vPro is also the key to manage the security issues in a far more rigorous and comprehensive fashion due to increasing governance and compliance demands as well as new and evolving threats. Lenovo adds to vPro with their own unique solutions. REGISTER >> Android Tablets in Education May 24, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Pacific (Duration 60 minutes) Join us for a live, interactive eSeminar and gain valuable insights as industry experts and university officials outline the benefits and uses of Android tablets in higher education. REGISTER >>

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