Monday, September 30, 2013

Brute-force malware targets email and FTP servers

  HP opens up on SDNs | Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand

 
  Network World After Dark

Forward this to a Friend >>>


Brute-force malware targets email and FTP servers
A piece of malware designed to launch brute-force password guessing attacks against websites built with popular content management systems like WordPress and Joomla has started being used to also attack email and FTP servers. Read More
 


WHITE PAPER: HP and Intel® Xeon® processors

Ensuring Business Continuity of SAN Storage
The Taneja Group examines what business continuity means in storage systems. Built from the ground up with business continuity in mind, Taneja reviews the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 array and highlights how its capabilities deliver a high level of business continuity. Learn More

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: SolarWinds®

SolarWinds® Takes Systems Management to New Depths
Explore the next generation of integrated database and systems management with SolarWinds® Server & Application Monitor! Discover highly detailed SQL Server® performance monitoring, integrated database, application & server monitoring, statistical thresholds from baselines, and web-based reports & console, even from mobile devices. Learn more and explore it fully featured and free for 30 days!

HP opens up on SDNs
HP this week is establishing an "open" approach to SDN intended to accelerate programmable network deployments and stimulate demand for its switches and routers. Read More
 

Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand
  Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand. Read More
 

Cisco, Intel push 'trusted geolocation in the cloud'
Cisco and Intel say that companies wanting to make use of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) clouds should be aware that control exists for keeping virtual workloads on servers within country borders. Read More
 

Replacing silicon with nanotubes could revolutionize tech
  Replacing silicon transistors with carbon nanotubes could make any electronic device -- smartphones, laptops, tablets and supercomputers -- smaller and more powerful. Read More
 

Seven ways to trade in an old iPhone, including Microsoft's new offering
Microsoft is offering iPhone 4s or 5 users a credit to trade in their phone toward a Microsoft product, which marks the latest step in an increasingly aggressive promotion of stealing away customers: buy their old hardware. Read More
 

Debunking data breach myths
Most of the perceived reasons for data breaches are myths. Let's break them down. Read More
 

Why Microsoft is reportedly favoring Ford's Mulally for CEO gig
Speculation is growing that Ford CEO Alan Mulally is not just in the running for the CEO position at Microsoft, but has become the frontrunner among all candidates, both internal and external. Read More
 

Android and Windows Phone set to collide in China
After Apple priced itself out of emerging markets, Google and Microsoft prepare for the market share battle. Read More
 

Products of the week 9.30.13
Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as Defense.net and Zyxel Read More
 

Mobile Unified Communications – Part 3: The Experience
Assuming you've read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, and you really need to before proceeding here, the following is what we discovered during the MUC testing project. Read More
 

Is that hotspot safe to use? Wi-Fi Alliance wants to help
Security-savvy mobile-device users are increasingly casting a skeptical eye on public Wi-Fi, and now the vendor consortium behind the wireless standard wants to make logging in via that coffee shop network a bit safer. Read More
 

BlackBerry responds to Gartner's call for clients to ditch BB products
BlackBerry this weekend defended its ability to continue serving enterprise customers with smartphones and secure mobile management software, responding to a Gartner report recommending that its corporate clients stop using the Canadian vendor's products. Read More
 

T-Mobile could see more gains from iPhone 5S and 5C sales
T-Mobile US remains the nation's fourth largest carrier, but stands to gain ground from sales of the new iPhone 5S and 5C. Read More
 

 

SLIDESHOWS

iOS 7 tips and tricks you need to learn

Some advice on getting the most out of Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 7.

JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES

As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity).

Network World on Facebook

Network World on LinkedIn

MOST-READ STORIES

1. Cisco Nexus 9000 aimed at 40G?

2. Replacing silicon with nanotubes could revolutionize tech

3. iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending Sept. 27

4. Cisco iOS updates fix 10 denial-of-service vulnerabilities

5. Free open-source SDN app will analyze your network's complexity

6. Ubuntu impresses in Linux enterprise server test

7. 7 sneak attacks used by today's most devious hackers

8. HP opens up on SDNs

9. Ctl+Alt+Del 'was a mistake' admits Bill Gates, who said 'no' about returning as CEO

10. IBM to pay $44,000 fine over online job listings


 
 

Do You Tweet?
Follow everything from NetworkWorld.com on Twitter @NetworkWorld.

You are currently subscribed to networkworld_after_dark_alert as networking.world@gmail.com.

Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy

If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com

To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com.

Copyright (C) 2013 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701

** Please do not reply to this message. If you want to contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **

 


BlackBerry responds to Gartner's call for clients to ditch BB products


HP opens up on SDNs

Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand

Network World Daily News PM
September 30, 2013
Share this email

BlackBerry responds to Gartner's call for clients to ditch BB products

BlackBerry this weekend defended its ability to continue serving enterprise customers with smartphones and secure mobile management software, responding to a Gartner report recommending that its corporate clients stop using the Canadian vendor's products.

READ MORE
 

Issue highlights

1. HP opens up on SDNs

2. Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand

3. Debunking data breach myths

4. It's official: Nirvanix is closing

5. Microsoft to pay execs who stay, pay those culled during reorg turmoil

6. EMC Bets Big on Flash Storage

7. Is that hotspot safe to use? Wi-Fi Alliance wants to help

8. Brute-force malware targets email and FTP servers

9. Products of the week 9.30.13

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: DameWare®, part of the SolarWinds® Family

DameWare® Remote Support Software – Easy, Fast & Affordable

Remotely manage servers, desktops and laptops in minutes! With DameWare you can remotely manage key elements of your infrastructure - domains, workstations, disk drives, & event logs. You need to resolve Windows, Mac & Linux problems for your end-users quickly, and DameWare lets you perform various critical system management tasks – remotely! Download a fully functional, free trial today and discover in minutes why thousands of system administrators use DameWare every day!

HP opens up on SDNs

HP this week is establishing an "open" approach to SDN intended to accelerate programmable network deployments and stimulate demand for its switches and routers. READ MORE

Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand

Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand. READ MORE

Debunking data breach myths

We live in the age of the data breach. It seems every newspaper and newscast reports yet another breach every day. The media outlets themselves have even become the targets of these attacks and data breaches. READ MORE

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Enterprise Mobility Management Tech Seminar

Dallas Execs Network-Enterprise Mobility Management Seminar

Attend this content-rich, one-day event and determine the next steps to take as you hear from mobility experts, enterprise IT professionals and leading product and service providers. Thursday, November 14, 2013. 8:00 am-4:15 pm. W Dallas - Victory Hotel. Register now

It's official: Nirvanix is closing

For weeks reports have swirled that cloud storage provider Nirvanix is closing. Today that became official. The company's website has been replaced with a notice that reads: Nirvanix Customers, READ MORE

Microsoft to pay execs who stay, pay those culled during reorg turmoil

Microsoft handed out nearly $60 million in stock grants to eight executives on the same day it filed papers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announcing that the board had authorized special incentives to keep senior management from jumping ship. READ MORE

EMC Bets Big on Flash Storage

The vendor gets aggressive about enterprise flash arrays, but faces challenges in the data center READ MORE

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: SolarWinds®

SolarWinds® Takes Systems Management to New Depths

Explore the next generation of integrated database and systems management with SolarWinds® Server & Application Monitor! Discover highly detailed SQL Server® performance monitoring, integrated database, application & server monitoring, statistical thresholds from baselines, and web-based reports & console, even from mobile devices. Learn more and explore it fully featured and free for 30 days!

Is that hotspot safe to use? Wi-Fi Alliance wants to help

Security-savvy mobile-device users are increasingly casting a skeptical eye on public Wi-Fi, and now the vendor consortium behind the wireless standard wants to make logging in via that coffee shop network a bit safer. READ MORE

Brute-force malware targets email and FTP servers

A piece of malware designed to launch brute-force password guessing attacks against websites built with popular content management systems like WordPress and Joomla has started being used to also attack email and FTP servers. READ MORE

Products of the week 9.30.13

Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as Defense.net and Zyxel READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Condusiv Technologies

Lab report: V-locity VM Accelerates Exchange 60% on VMs

For this briefing, openBench Labs tested the ability of V-locity VM to optimize I/O in a dedicated email service domain centered around a VM running Exchange 2010. Read Now!

SLIDESHOWS

iOS 7 tips and tricks you need to learn

Some advice on getting the most out of Apple's new mobile operating system, iOS 7.

JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES

As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity).

Network World on Facebook

Network World on LinkedIn

MOST-READ STORIES

1. Cisco Nexus 9000 aimed at 40G?

2. Replacing silicon with nanotubes could revolutionize tech

3. iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending Sept. 27

4. Cisco iOS updates fix 10 denial-of-service vulnerabilities

5. Free open-source SDN app will analyze your network's complexity

6. Ubuntu impresses in Linux enterprise server test

7. 7 sneak attacks used by today's most devious hackers

8. HP opens up on SDNs

9. Ctl+Alt+Del 'was a mistake' admits Bill Gates, who said 'no' about returning as CEO

10. IBM to pay $44,000 fine over online job listings

Follow Network World

Share this email

You are currently subscribed to networkworld_daily_news_alert as networking.world@gmail.com.

Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy

Learn about INSIDER

If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com

To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com

Copyright (C) 2013 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701

** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **

Can BlackBerry Be Saved? | Is iOS 7 Making Users Sick?

If you have trouble viewing this email, read the online version.

  September 30, 2013
 
 
FEATURED REPORTS and FEATURED WHITEPAPERS
  • Research: 2013 State Of Mobile Security

    Incidents of mobile malware are way up, researchers say, and 78% of respondents worry about lost or stolen devices. But while many teams are taking mobile security more seriously, 42% still skip scanning completely, and just 39% have MDM systems in place.

  • Strategy: Analyzing Vulnerabilities In Business-Critical Applications

    Vulnerability scanning and patch management are key to enterprise security, but fears from the business side about downtime and broken apps often get in the way of IT pros’ efforts in these areas. In this Dark Reading report, we recommend ...

MORE REPORTS
MORE WHITEPAPERS
 
MOST POPULAR NEWS
Apple iPhone 5s: My First Week
From iOS 7 to battery life, here's what I have noticed while getting to know Apple's iPhone 5s.

10 Epic iOS 7 Tips
Ready to get productive with Apple iOS 7? Check out this advice regarding its new features.

9 Vendors To Watch At Interop NY 2013
Take a sneak peek at vendors who'll be making news at Interop New York 2013.

10 Top Password Managers
Tired of being stuck in password hell? Consider these password managers that balance security with convenience.

Big Data Analytics Master's Degrees: 20 Top Programs
These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. Read on to find a school that fits your ambitions and background.

 
WEBCASTS