The Six Dumbest Hacks of All Time

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Fortifying Network Security October 19, 2011 The Six Dumbest Hacks of All Time This year's string of hacking crimes has put many people and corporations on guard, as people are wary of losing critical company information or having money stolen from their bank account. However, one myth that needs to be debunked is that all hackers are geniuses. In reality, they are just average folks who are just as smart (or dumb) as the rest of us, which means they sometimes make some very dumb (and comical) mistakes. Alan Wlasuk, CEO of 403 Web Security, has compiled a list of the top six dumbest hacks of all time. While hackers can be dangerous, Wlasuk shows that not every hacker is a Kevin Mitnick. Read more > The Keys to Decoding the Cloud Check out this collaborative online platform to get analysis of real-time performance data, expert advice, and blueprints for the next generation of "borderless" computing. Go there now > Blogs Sue Marquette Poremba Security Conscious Would You Trust a Company That Is Repeatedly Attacked? Paul Mah SMB Tech The Importance of Technical Support When Choosing a Data Backup Vendor Mike Vizard IT Unmasked The New War for the Client Think It, Plan It, Build It: 3 Steps to a Drupal Website   Take a tour through Drupal for the easy-to-follow set-up, site administration, and even content organization of your website. Take it now > Disaster Planning Requires Standardization, Prioritization Disaster recovery is one of the most pressing issues facing IT departments. Time is money, after all, and the longer your key business systems take to recover from unexpected outages or outright catastrophes, the more money your business stands to lose. Download: IT Security Training Tool Security covers an incredibly wide range of disciplines, and every enterprise needs to evaluate the specific skills it needs to shore up with employee training programs. This spreadsheet-based tool lets you rank the needs and strength of your team and then outlines a security training program that best meets the company's needs. Download: Security Assessment Policy Template Without the diligence of security assessments, there's no way to guarantee that the layers of security technologies and policies you implement are working together successfully. This policy template will help you craft baselines and action plans to ensure your network is hardened against all threats. Latest White Papers Physical Threats in the DC — New Monitoring Best Practices The Business Impact of the iCloud Ecosystem Cloud-based Security Primer: Who, What, When, Why, & How When PDFs Attack — Malware Infections on the Rise Featured White Papers How Malware Reaches Us — Your Security Reality Check Read this latest security report to understand how the latest threats work and how to keep your business safe. •  Build or Buy: The Six Data Center Key Factors You Should Consider •  Mitigating the Risk of Business on the Web: Visibility Is the Key •  Operational Dexterity: Five IT Projects to Increase Business Agility "While the White House's attempts to improve the cyber security landscape in federal government are a step in the right direction, you have to wonder if it is a hollow first step." Excerpt from Sue Marquette Poremba Data Security Premium Tools Cloud Computing Foundation Certification Kit Cloud computing is a topic you need to be well versed at iif you want your IT management career to advance. This downloadable resource will step you through the services available, deployment models and security risks associated with Cloud Computing. Use this 185 page eBook and access to a unique eLearning experience to grow your career. •  The Complete IT Policy Kit •  The Strategic IT Planning Bundle •  The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification Kit IT Marketplace This e-mail is sent by: NarrowCast Group, LLC, 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 Copyright ©2003-2011 NarrowCast Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  CTO Edge Update •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise