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Gauss Espionage Malware: 7 Key Facts
By Mathew J. Schwartz
From targeting Lebanese banking customers to installing a font, security researchers seem to be unearthing as many questions as answers in their teardown of the surveillance malware.

NASA Mars Mission Fueled By Amazon Web Services
Just how is NASA keeping up with all that Mars mission data and imagery? Think cloud: Take a look at the wide range of Amazon Web Services and tools working behind the scenes.

IBM Said To Eye RIM Services Unit
Possible deal would see IBM add struggling smartphone vendor's network operations to outsourcing portfolio.

Apple's Mobile Commerce Future: AuthenTec Just The Start
Look at Apple's proposed buy of fingerprint sensor expert Authentec alongside iOS 6 plans, App Store growth, and Android legal battles, and you'll see a long term competitive strategy.

Big Data Tackles Longtime Salesperson Headaches
One future direction for big data analytics: Help sales pros make productive use of the endless flood of information about prospects.

Jordache Redesigns IT Around Cloud, Google
As '80s icon Jordache attempts a comeback, designer's SVP of operations discusses why it moved 400 blue-jeaned seats to Google Apps and other cloud platforms.

Google $22.5 Million FTC Fine Has No Teeth
FTC privacy fine represents less than a day's profits for Google. But if you care about privacy, you have options.

Blizzard Battle.net Security Breached, Passwords Accessed
World of Warcraft developer warns that attackers stole usernames and encrypted passwords, urges Battle.net users to reset logins.

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•	Hackers' Favorite Methods for Attacking Web Users
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Research: Compliance in the Cloud Era
Just as we're finally getting to a good place with controls, a new pressure is emerging, say the 422 respondents to our 2012 Regulatory Compliance Survey. Enterprises are placing increased reliance on external parties, and 72% of respondents see at least some vendors and partners as a compliance threat. Here's how to minimize your risk.
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Google Gmail, Search Linkup Makes Waves
New audible answering capability will be available in a few days, according to Google. Meanwhile, test showing Gmail messages in personal search results raises some eyebrows.

8 Accountable Care Organizations Worth Closer Look
ACOs break new ground in healthcare as cost pressures mount for providers.

Flame 2.0: Gauss Malware Targets Banking Credentials
Stuxnet, Duqu, and Flame cousin has been used in targeted attacks, operating undetected for at least a year, primarily in Middle Eastern countries.

11 Security Sights Seen Only At Black Hat
Who says fun, sun, malware, and penetration testing don't mix? This year's Black Hat conference in Las Vegas offered information security training, hardware hacking, pool time, and more.

How To Keep Your Best Talent
Pam Slim, author of the bestselling Escape From Cubicle Nation, discusses what might keep our best and brightest from fleeing our cubicles. Maybe the answer is to encourage a "side hustle."

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