[TechRepublic] 10 security threats to watch out for in 2009

April 01, 2009

TechRepublic Daily Digest Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: TechRepublic Member Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10 security threats to watch out for in 2009 Along with the explosion of new technologies, user habits, and social practices comes the inevitable wave of new security threats. Deb Shinder examines emerging vulnerabilities, from social networking to cloud computing to IP convergence. Subscribe to TechRepublic's Downloads RSS SponsoredDo a salary check IT Professionals - check your salary on activeTechPros. Be a member and get instant access to salary charts and country reports. * * * * * * * * * * Business Professionals - join activeBizPros and play a part in driving the salary charts. Your input will help us build a valuable resource for you to compare salaries. Members' choice 10 ways to survive office politics Friction, deceit, gossip, rivalry, power plays -- fine for movies and TV, but potentially disastrous in the workplace. Calvin Sun looks at strategies for steering clear of issues that can unravel company culture and hurt your career. Hottest new downloads 10 reasons to invest in new smartphones Despite the tendency to curb spending during rough economic times, some tech purchases can actually pay off. See why smartphones may fall into this category. Some big changes are coming for Windows Explorer in Windows 7 The Microsoft Windows 7 team has been busy honing the user interface in Windows Explorer. Here's a look at some of the many Windows Explorer changes you'll find in Windows 7. The top 10 peeves of a support tech If you've spent even a little time in the tech support biz, you're bound to have a list of special aggravations that drive you crazy on a semi-regular basis. Check out these scenarios from one veteran IT pro and see if her list of annoyances matches yours. 10 ways Microsoft could help Linux Stop the presses: Jack Wallen supports an alliance between Microsoft and Linux. Find out why he believes both camps could work together for the benefit of all concerned. Top March downloads 10 ways techs can make extra cash 10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows How do I... Restore files from a damaged hard drive using ZAR? The 10+ most dangerous words in business How do I... Create an installation flash drive for Windows 7? Popular photo galleries 9 best one-trick applications for Windows Sometimes, a specialized solution is the best way to banish a Windows headache or handle a particular task. Check out this selection of useful, single-minded apps. iPhone 3.0 hands-on photos Get a look at the biggest additions to the iPhone 3.0, such as cut and paste, multimedia messaging, and the landscape keyboard. Step-by-step to geek chic In her new book, Fashion Geek, Diana Eng explains how to make your own techno-garb. Her creations range from an inflatable gown fitted with a hacked hand vacuum and a series of valves to garments designed using biomimetics (the science of applying the laws of nature to technology). White Papers from our partners Do a salary check How file fragmentation occurs on Windows XP / Server 2003 (Diskeeper) Information Enables Compliance at Every Level - Oracle Compliance Architecture (Oracle) Build or buy: Oracle's pre-built analytic applications vs. building a custom warehouse (Oracle) Business Brief: Business Continuity - Are you Always Open for Business? (Oracle) Conficker: Shavlik CEO explains what it does and how to fight it Conficker has the potential to be the first serious, wide-scale virus outbreak in several years. In this interview, Shavlik Technologies CEO and founder Mark Shavlik gives a quick summary of what Conficker can do, the three ways it spreads, and what IT departments can do to combat it. TechRepublic Newsletters Get the latest community updates, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Community Central Product Spotlight 10 Things Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic. To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is cpedley@churchpower.com Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy   Copyright © 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic, TechRepublic.com and the TechRepublic logo are registered trademarks of CBS Interactive Inc. Used by permission. CBS Interactive Inc. 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.