Computer Security Updates Week 4 of May 2013

Refer to Computer Security Updates Week 3 of May 2013; in which the biggest news was Reuters reported one of the biggest ever bank heists cyber crime.

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news.

• Bit9 produces a game-changing enterprise security solution.
• Threatscape for MAC OX X.
• US NSA Director warns that Cyber attacks will get worse.
• Financial Times Twitter's account hacked - politically driven.
• Soft adult videos of Rita Ora being used as bait by phishers

ICT Happening Updates Week 4 of May 2013

The most significant news for week 3 of May 2013 was Google I/O 2013.

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news.

• 'Lazada Raya' celebration.
• Silver Peak counter-offers Riverbed Customers with software-based alternative.
• WD to demonstrate Solid State Hybrid Drive At COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013.
• Brightstar to distribute latest LG Optimus smartphones.
• VMware announces IaaS platform: vCloud Hybrid Service.
• Brands and retailers in APAC struggle to bring E-Commerce offerings to market quickly.
• WeChat announces key milestones.
• Gartner: APAC led worldwide mobile phone sales to growth in Q1 2013.
• MSC Malaysia continues strong growth with RM33.53 billion in revenue.
• Exabytes offers Malaysian SMBs business websites start-up at zero cost.
• Silver Peak Software added to NEC SDN Application Center.
• David Meyer of Brocade elected Chairman of the OpenDaylight Project Technical Steering Committee.
• Reuters reported that Yahoo's board approves $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition: WSJ.
• Barracuda Networks' copy offer 15GB of free cloud storage.
• HP powers Music Matters Live & YouTube FanFest@20-24 May, Singapore.
• HP maintains momentum in digital graphics printing at China Print, Beijing.
• Brocade announces On-Demand Data Center strategy.
• hybris named a leader in magic quadrant report by leading industry analyst.

Condition Zebra to host ZebraCon Conference 27th August, KL

Condition Zebra, an established risk management and critical infrastructure security solutions provider from United States, is hosting its inaugural conference on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Malaysia this August.

Kicking off in 27th August, more than 400 GRC professionals and corporate leaders around the globe are expected to gather at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel for this 3-day symposium. The speaker line-up includes Drew Williams (President of Condition Zebra), Jeremiah Grossman (CTO of WhiteHat Security), and Jim Manico (Vice President Security Architecture of Whitehat Security), just to name a few.

Why you should attend ?

SAP SAPPHIRE NOW 2013 Updates - Real-Time, Cloud, HANA and Ecosystem

During the largest annual SAP customer-run conference SAPPHIRE NOW held in Florida, USA recently, SAP made 3 significant announcements. These announcements concern 3 major offerings of SAP; 1.) real-time; 2.) cloud and 3.) SAP HANA platform.

Building Strategic Career in Software Testing

The Malaysian Software Testing Hub (MSTH) is an initiative by Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the Prime Minister's Department and the Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB) as part of the effort to establish Malaysia as global player in the lucrative software testing market.

As part of MSTH communications programme, MSTB is organising a series of events and career talks in major cities to promote awareness on software testing and MSTH programmes over the next few months, and Penang is the first stop;over the weekend (May 18 and 19).

Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB) is a voluntary and non-profit organization that represents the national industry interests and promotes the broad profession of software testing.

Puan Mastura Abu Samah, President, MSTB

It promotes software testing certifications by International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) who is also a not-for-profit association.

Hence, the upcoming roadshows by the MSTH initiative targets students as an effort to provide students with more career opportunity options in the software industry. “The purpose of this talk is to share with students, particularly those in the software engineering field of studies, the career opportunities and prospects available in the software testing discipline," says President of MSTB, Puan Mastura Abu Samah.

Google I/O 2013 - 900 million, 40 billion, 750 million

Last year, Google Glass was interruptedly introduced by Google co-founder Sergey Brin.

Google I/O 2012 was mostly about Google Glass and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

At the end of the conference last year, it was concluded that Google Glass will be available in Explorer edition (for early adopters) by early 2013 for USD 1,500 (for US only).

The world survived 22 Dec 2012 and now we are at Google I/O 2013 and Google Glass has finally been made available for exploration-only to selected applications.

I must say that it looks like a marvel innovation, it feels like a great tool for journalists to cover news events.

As for the rest of it, we will have to wait and see. If it is going to be priced around RM 2,500 or below, I would buy it as early-adopters. When it is going to be available for Malaysia ? Don’t know yet.

The keynote of Google I/O 2013 which happened early this morning (16 May 2013 12am) was broadcasted live from Moscone center, San Francisco through youtube channel. In fact, anybody can watch any keynotes and sessions conducted live throughout this 3 days event.

Basically, Google I/O is an annually event for Google developers with preference on open source development.

This year, it focuses on two major platforms; 1.) Android and 2.) Chrome.

As the matter of fact, the whole event will evangelize on all other available development platforms by Google which also include Google+, Google Cloud platform, Google Maps, Youtube and Google Wallet.

Bear in mind that all these platforms come available with development SDK and APIs and one can always leverage on them to make business and enhance the livelihood of others – possibilities are endless literally.

Computer Security Updates Week 3 of May 2013

Refer to Computer Security Updates Week 2 of May 2013; in which the biggest news was Reuters reported Pentagon cleared Samsung, BlackBerry devices to adopt multi-vendor environment.

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news.

• Kaspersky Lab signs agreement with Qualcomm Technologies to provide preloaded mobile security solutions for mobile devices.
• Trend Micro publishes Q1 2013 Security Roundup.
• Sophos UTM Connected makes web surfing outside corporate network secure.
• Reuters reported one of the biggest ever bank heists cyber crime.
• Kaspersky published analysis on spam in Q1 2013.
• Sophos sees explosive growth for MDM and Mobile Security.
• Check Point introduces enterprise-level security appliance for SMBs.

ICT Happening Updates Week 3 of May 2013

The most significant news for week 2 of May 2013 was SAP having introduced SAP HANA® Enterprise cloud.

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news.

• i-Tech deploys Juniper Networks in new green data center.
• hybris announces integration with SAP.
• Red Hat takes aim at vertical expansion with partners.
• Altobridge aims to rouse event attendees at CommunicAsia2013.
• IDG Research & FalconStor: Deduplication technologies drive data center optimization.
• Oracle eloqua’s marketing platform wins "Best Marketing Automation Solution" award.
• Tata Comms. first carrier to launch Voice Business Apps.
• ASUS will be at Taiwan Computex June 3, 2013@Le Meridien Taipei.
• ASEAN Social Business Summit 22 May 2013@KL, Malaysia
• iOM introduces new business Intelligence Solution  and CRM for SMEs.
• Brocade integrates with fluidOps to cater for network automation of EMC VSPEX Proven Infrastructure.
• Reuters reported that Microsoft Corp has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses.

ICT Happening Updates Week 2 of May 2013

The most significant news for week 5 of Apr 2013 was TM signed submarine cable system consortium - Bay of Bengal Gateway (BBG).

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news.

• OOredoo, Qatar deployed Tata Comms' IP-based backbone for mobile broadband.
• SAP introduces SAP HANA® Enterprise cloud.
• HTC One sets to launch across the world.
• Brocade and EMC deliver Software-Defined storage for fibre channel SANs.
• WeChat the No.1 most downloaded free app for 6 consecutive weeks.
• Singaporeans doing more with fibre broadband.

Malaysia GE 13, Internet, Traffic Jam and Google

The GE 13 had just been concluded two days ago with the ruling party won by a simple majority.

It was reported by Yahoo that opposition leaders accepted the election outcome but raised concerns towards certain issues, disputes and allegedly frauds.

Popular news portal Malaysiakini enlightened the Internet community with what's capable of Malaysian when an act was put together for a mutual cause; democratic election.

By and large, Malaysian Internet community is capable of churning up a 4.3 million unique users hits on Malaysiakini within a single night, out of which 3 million accessed through PC while 1.3 million accessed it through mobile devices.

Highlights from EMC World 2013, Las vegas

EMC leaders, customers and industry analysts from across the world have gathered at the EMC World, Las Vegas, to discuss and highlight the most recent technology updates in the world of enterprise storage, information intelligence, and big data. The theme of this year’s EMC World is “Lead your transformation”. In line with this, EMC made several announcements and unveiled new solutions that make enterprise technology and storage more secure, agile, and valuable to customers.

Men please don't buy, it won't hold your roughness

Codenamed Floral Kiss, Quickie host Megan Tan described Fujitsu Lifebook CH702 as feminine and classy.

"[The lifebook] is decorated with some crystal embellishments," quipped Megan.

It only comes with limited number in Malaysia.

It is meant for non technical person.

The weight is really light. Comes with a sensor touch PC startup button, suitable for ladies with long fingernails.

Only two colors available for Malaysian market, pearl white and girly pink.

Computer Security Updates Week 2 of May 2013

Refer to Computer Security Updates Week 5 of Apr 2013; in which the biggest news was Reuters reported that LivingSocial cyber attack affects millions of customers.

For this week / last week, here are / were the biggest news.

• Symantec: spammers continue to exploit mother’s day.
• Symantec analyzes new Internet Explorer 8 Zero-Day used in Watering Hole Attack.
• McAfee to acquire Stonesoft.
• Reuters reported Pentagon cleared Samsung, BlackBerry devices to adopt multi-vendor environment.
• ESET Blog analyzes Win32/Rootkit.Avatar family.
• Bit9 blog summarizes the 2013 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).