ANTenna Blog -- February 07, 2010 - February 13, 2010 Archive

Trojan Makers Thumb Noses At Trojan Hunters -- In A New Trojan!

Posted by Keith Ferrell 11:33 AM ET | Feb 12, 2010

The makers of the Zeus bankscam Trojan have nerve as well as criminal intent: A new variation of their credential-stealing malware includes a "Thank You" note to anti-virus companies!

Guides Get Down And Dirty With Virtualization Tech

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:23 AM ET | Feb 12, 2010

Good intermediate-level articles on server virtualization technology can be hard to find. One of the best series that I have read on the subject just added a new installment.

IBM Brings Its Collaboration Software To The Mac

Posted by Jake Widman 07:27 PM ET | Feb 11, 2010

As part of its drive to make sure its software works across an open set of platforms, IBM has announced that several Lotus collaboration and social applications now support the Mac and the iPhone.

Expect Office Mac 2011 This Year

Posted by Jake Widman 05:33 PM ET | Feb 11, 2010

In a press conference this morning, Microsoft reiterated that the next version of its productivity suite for the Macintosh, Office for Mac, will be out in the fourth quarter of 2010. It will get some interface changes a la Office for Windows, some new features, and even a new component.

What To Ask Before You Begin A Virtualization Project

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:28 AM ET | Feb 10, 2010

Ready to begin a server virtualization project for your small business? Here are ten questions to ask before you get started.

Zbot Bugat Bank Trojan Joins HacksTapping Businesses For $200K A Day

Posted by Keith Ferrell 09:18 AM ET | Feb 10, 2010

Zbot, the botnet already notorious for spreading the Zeus Trojan, has evidently launched a new intruder. This one targets businesses, specifically business financial accounts. And instead of grabbing credentials, this one goes straight for the cash.

Verizon Introduces 'Security-As-A-Service' Packages

Posted by Jake Widman 07:59 PM ET | Feb 9, 2010

The new Total Protection offerings are intended to protect SMBs against all five forms of security threats at an affordable monthly rate.

Why Google Buzz Could Be A Bust For SMBs

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:26 PM ET | Feb 9, 2010

Google is gunning for Facebook -- again. Will its efforts really build a better mousetrap, or will they simply make a mess out of Gmail?

Nasuni Offers Cloud-Based Primary Storage

Posted by Jake Widman 01:41 PM ET | Feb 9, 2010

By providing a virtual machine that caches data actually stored in the cloud, Nasuni is trying to make it possible for a midsize business to use online storage as a primary file server.

Automobiles: The Next Network Security Challenge?

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 07:25 AM ET | Feb 9, 2010

Executives spend much of their day in automobiles, and typically, little to no work is done during this time. That may soon change, according to market research firm Juniper Research. Automobile manufacturers are using voice recognition technology to gradually transform cars into mobile offices and the use of such services is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Cachengo Rolls Out Appliance + Cloud Storage Option

Posted by Jake Widman 01:00 PM ET | Feb 8, 2010

The Director series from Cachengo pairs a local storage appliance with cloud-based backup in a "unified storage solution" priced to appeal to small and midsize businesses.

For SMBs, PayPal Could Mean Risky Business

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:33 PM ET | Feb 8, 2010

Many small businesses that deal with PayPal do so because they don't see any viable alternatives. In some cases, however, I wonder if these companies are really aware of the risks they are taking.

Internet Access Options Grow

Posted by Paul Korzeniowski 11:54 AM ET | Feb 8, 2010

Broadband has evolved so it means more than just a cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connection. Now, companies are able to use optical Ethernet links to provide their employees with network access. Market research firm, Dell’Oro Group, expects interest in broadband connections to increase, with new optical Ethernet connections being very popular.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Ties Record For Most Bulletins (So Why Isn't The IE Hole Getting Fixed?)

Posted by Keith Ferrell 10:34 AM ET | Feb 8, 2010

Big patch day tomorrow. Get ready for a whopping 13 security bulletins, five of them labeled critical by Microsoft. No advance word on how many patches the bulletins will contain, but if history's any guidance we can figure an average of two per bulletin.