EarthWeb IT Management News & Views http://www.earthweb.com EarthWeb IT Management News & Views offers busy IT managers up-to-date reports and insightful analysis of IT industry trends. en-us Copyright 1996-2006 Jupitermedia Corporation rss@jupitermedia.com rss@jupitermedia.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Analysts Eager to Hear Microsoft's Plans for Ballmer, Growth http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3895676 Microsoft hopes to wow attendees at its annual gathering of analysts on the company's Redmond, Wash. campus. But the biggest question of the day may go unanswered. Malware Masquerades as Browser Update http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895646 The attack uses the familiar Firefox 'Just Updated' page to trick victims into downloading malware. Researchers Uncover Counterfeiting via Botnet http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895641 A Russian group has been using botnets to assist with counterfeiting checks in the US. Safari Update Patches Autofill Security Flaw http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895636 Version 5.0.1 of the browser patches the well-publicized vulnerability. UK MoD Releases Security Breach Data http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895631 A recent report states that the Ministry of Defense lost more than 1,000 storage devices over the past two years, and most were not encrypted. Cloud Security Alliance Launches Certification Program http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895626 The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge is intended to ensure that those responsible for cloud computing are aware of key security issues. Researchers Warn of Smart Meter Security Flaws http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895661 According to University of Cambridge researchers, smart meters could allow hackers to control the gas and electricity supply grid. Most Rogue Anti-Virus Victims Stay Silent http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895656 Relatively few people who are victimized by rogue anti-virus scams dispute the charges. US Commerce Secretary Seeks Improved Cyber Security http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/www.esecurityplanet.com/headlines/article.php/3895651 Gary Locke has asked commercial, academic and public sector interests to submit ideas on improving security in the commercial sector. Apple's 'Summer of Discontent' Takes Toll http://redir.internet.com/rss/agroclick/itmanagement.earthweb.com/mowi/article.php/3895586 Although Apple’s fortunes have risen dramatically in the past few years, this summer is particularly challenging. Will it bounce back?