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  Perimeter's monthly newsletter with the latest news, alerts and more! March '10
 
 

Welcome to another edition of the Perimeter Edge, your monthly security newsletter. Always hard at work bringing you the most relevant security information, we devote March to HIDS/HIPS and the importance of monitoring and analyzing the internals of your computing system.

A single threat can mean lost dollars, decreased consumer confidence and millions in fines and legal fees. Make sure your financial institution is protected. With the addition of a Host Intrusions Detection/Prevention System.

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Industry News

FDIC: Hackers took more than $120M in three months

Ongoing computer scams targeting small businesses cost U.S. companies $25 million in the third quarter of 2009, according to the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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Wyndham hotels hacked again - third in a year

International hotel group Wyndham Hotels and Resorts (WHR) has suffered yet another serious data breach after hackers broke into its computer systems, stealing customer names and payment card information.

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Survey: 58% of docs to roll out e-health records in next two years

A survey by Accenture and Harris Interactive showed that 58% of physicians in small private practices plan to roll out electronic medical record (EMR) technology over the next two years, spurred by federal regulations that will first offer monetary incentives and then penalties. But are they ready for the security implications of EMR?

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Microsoft again pushes patch linked to Windows blue screens

Microsoft has restarted distribution of a security update that had crippled some Windows PCs last month with reboot problems and Blue Screen of Death error screens.

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Social network security is risky business

Businesses are still trying to figure out what to make of social networking. The knee-jerk impulse at some companies is to ban its use because it's insecure and seen as unproductive, while at others it's viewed as, in fact, the way a lot of people now get work done. The debate gets into familiar territory -- balancing business benefits versus risks¦

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BlackBerry Security Basics: Five Tips to Keep Your Smartphone Safe

BlackBerry smartphones are known for security, but if you don't know the common gotchas, your new or "unsecured" BlackBerry device could be a disaster waiting to happen.

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Events and webcasts

Securing Your Mission Critical Systems with Host-Based Intrusion Prevention
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2:00pm EST

Webcast - Register Now!

Reduce Your Email Costs with Hosted Microsoft Exchange
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 2:00pm EST

Webcast - Register Now!

Catch Perimeter at ICBA - 2010 National Convention & Techworld
March 17-21, Gaylord Palms & Convention Center, Orlando FL

http://www.icba.org/convention/


Product Updates

New Services / Enhancements
New! Service information, updates and enhancements now available for HIDS/HIPS 2.1, User VPN 2.1, SPAM/AV 2.1, and more.

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