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New Service to Help Organizations Identify Data and Systems Compromised by Malware and Online Attacks

As anticipated, Adobe has released security updates for Acrobat and Acrobat Reader Products. These updates are classified as critical as the vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader 9.3.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX update to Adobe Reader 9.3.2. (For Adobe Reader users on Windows and Macintosh, who cannot update to Adobe Reader 9.3.2

DNS is the address book for the Internet. It’s the way for users, customers and partners to find your online presence and communicate and transact with it. Without DNS, the Web, e-mail, hosted applications, and virtually every mission-critical thing done online would become unusable.

We are barely four months into the year, and 2010 has already proved itself a dream for scammers and fraudsters around the world, filled with opportunity and prosperity. They have had many events working to their advantage, helping them prey on and exploit innocent victims.

On April 13th, Adobe plans to release updates for Acrobat Reader for Windows, Mac and UNIX to resolve critical security issues. The new update, Adobe says, will fix several vulnerabilities and include an improved version of the software that Adobe uses to deliver its updates, helping end-users stay up-to-date in a much more streamlined and automated way. For the latest information, visit the Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team blog at: http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt

Apple today announced the biggest software update yet for the iPhone. iPhone OS 4 will include over 100 new features for iPhone and iPod touch owners, including some much desired security features for the enterprise. Set to be released this summer for iPhone and iPod touch, the update will be available for the iPad in the fall. A version is currently available for developers.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE:SAI) announced it has donated $250,000 to the U.S.

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced today the launch of its Wiz Sentri™ Financial Crime Control platform. Utilizing real-time, continuous behavioral and transaction monitoring and analysis, the solution aims to help financial institutions predict and prevent financial crimes before they occur. 

Easy Mobile Cloud Server Management with Free Rackspace Cloud Pro for iPad Application

Top 10 Malware Threats for March

Sybase, Inc. (NYSE:SY), today announced support for iPad and Android devices with the latest release of, Afaria, their mobile device management and security solution for the enterprise."The popularity of highly functional smart mobile devices, such as iPhone, Android and now the iPad, is significantly impacting enterprise mobility support requirements as these devices increasingly cross over from consumers into the corporate setting," said Jack Gold, president and principal analyst of J. Gold Associates, LLC.

Initially discovered in February 2010, the mobile virus, “MMS Bomber,” has been spreading quickly in China, primarily on Nokia and Samsung devices.

As businesses flock to cloud computing solutions, Verizon and IBM have teamed up to provide a secure enterprise information backup solution.

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today announced that Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE:LMT) Vice President of Cyber Security Solutions, Charles Croom, has joined the organization's board of directors. 

Healthcare and financial services firms use an average of 28 social networking applications and p2p, according to the recent Application Usage and Risk Report published by Palo Alto Networks.

IBM and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have partnered on a Research and Development project to help protect the nation's civilian aviation system from cyber attacks.

Cyber Situational Awareness

A new solution from Finland based, Blancco, promises to simplify corporate processes for secure IT asset disposal.

Wired Business Media launches, SecurityWeek – New information and enterprise security publication to address needs of fast growing industry 

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