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The latest security news, analysis, reviews and feature articles from NetworkWorld.com.Network World, Inc.Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc.Postini technology to spread across Google Apps
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The Postini technology that lets Google Apps Premier administrators control their e-mail environments by establishing and enforcing usage policies, rules and parameters will be extended to the other applications of the suite.
Juan Carlos Perez2009-11-06T12:00:00-04:00Gumblar malware's home domain is active again
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110609-gumblar-malwares-home-domain-is.html
ScanSafe researchers are seeing renewed activity regarding Gumblar, a multifunctional piece of malware that spreads by attacking PCs visiting hacked Web pages.
Jeremy Kirk2009-11-06T12:00:00-04:00EU promises illegal downloaders a fair trial
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110609-eu-promises-illegal-downloaders-a.html
The EU is introducing legislation that will ensure web users accused of illegally downloading are put through "fair and impartial procedure" before being disconnected.
Carrie-ann Skinner2009-11-06T12:00:00-04:00You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110609-you-dont-know-tech-the.html
Intel earns New York's ire, Chinese iPhones don't inspire
Dan Tynan2009-11-06T12:00:00-04:00Switchers Guide: Understanding Mac security
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110609-switchers-guide-understanding-mac.html
When it comes to security, using Windows can feel like living in the heart of a big city--the kind of place where you can install all the locks and alarms you want, but you still worry. The vast number of computer users who run Microsoft operating systems form the biggest, juiciest target cybercriminals could dream of. Which is why there are more than twenty-two million unique examples of Windows malware out there.
Harry Mccracken2009-11-06T12:00:00-04:00Fake security tools still big threat, worms on rise
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110609-fake-security-tools-still-big.html
The No. 1 offender to Canadian's PCs in the first half of 2009 was Win32/ZangoSearchAssistant, adware that victims probably don't even know hit them, according to a recent security report from Microsoft Corp.
Kathleen Lau2009-11-06T12:00:00-04:00Kaspersky Lab releases antivirus app
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110509-kaspersky-lab-releases-antivirus.html
If you want make a Mac user mad, just sidle up and whisper the words, "Mac security software." Then step back as the incensed sputtering ensues.
Dan Miller2009-11-05T12:00:00-04:00Blue Coat slashes staff, buys S7 services company
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110509-blue-coat-slashes-staff-buys.html
Security-appliance vendor Blue Coat Systems is laying off of close to 20 percent of its staff and restructuring its business in a drive to increase profitability.
Robert McMillan2009-11-05T12:00:00-04:00Six Steps to Pull App Security Back to the Future
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110509-six-steps-to-pull-app.html
OWASP will host its 2009 AppSec DC conference next week, hoping to arm IT security practitioners with knowledge to improve application security. For a taste of what to expect, organization member Matt Fisher discusses what's wrong with app security today and six ways to make it better.
Bill Brenner2009-11-05T12:00:00-04:00Microsoft plans six patches next week, ties November record
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110509-microsoft-plans-six-patches-next.html
Microsoft plans to will deliver six security updates on Tuesday, less than half the number it issued last month, to fix flaws in Windows and Office.
Gregg Keizer2009-11-05T12:00:00-04:00