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Security professionals weigh in on concerns of the next version of Microsoft Office, which will include components available in the cloud. German researchers have found a way to decrypt packets from a WPA-protected network. A new virus is relying on some old tricks to infect Windows Mobile users. The so-called 'companion virus' attack uses a method of assuming the identity of an existing file and moving the old file to a different location. Lenovo is to offer the ability to lock down its ThinkPad laptops remotely by text message.. Symantec is collaborating with VMware to deliver enhanced high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) systems for virtualisation environments.  

 

Cloud computing has all the hallmarks of becoming a prevalent and valuable innovation that IT professionals should use to their advantage. Traffic analysis can help warn of terrorist attacks, but it can also be used to crack encryption, so we need to act now. Is it safe to take your mobile devices with you to the Beijing Olympic Games? We cannot stop growing identity theft trends by burying our heads in the sand. With the introduction of every innovative technology come new opportunities for cybercriminals to prosper. The growth in telework is not as robust as most people think, as managing remote workers and security are big problems. But "secure telework" is possible.  

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