Security Bulletin: MS12-020 high-risk vulnerability in the RDP (Remote Desktop)

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On March 14, 2012, Microsoft released a critical software patch that fixes a very high-risk vulnerability in the RDP (Remote Desktop) service installed on most Windows-based systems. The vulnerability may allow the execution of malicious code by sending a malformed packet to an RDP enabled system. Security Bulletin: MS12-020

SANS Security West 2012 is coming to San Diego, CA

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SANS is presenting nine days of training that will take place at our Manchester Grand Hyatt campus, May 10-18. With more than 20 courses offered in security management, IT audit, IT security, and computer forensics, register now to take the training you need! Security West 2012 will feature the following special evening event:

Cybersecurity Career Expo and Federal Job Search event

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Throughout March and April, Career Services is offering a number of events for job seekers. 2012 Cybersecurity Career Expo and Virtual Job Fair Register now to attend the 2012 Cybersecurity Career Expo, where employers will be looking to hire information technology and cybersecurity majors for jobs and internships.

Support Our Troops by Recycling Your Phones at FOSE & GovSec 2012

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Last year at FOSE 2011, we held a successful cell phone recycling drive in partnership with Operation Gratitude to support our overseas troops. We’re proud to announce that we’ll be teaming up again with Operation Gratitude to collect cell phones for recycling at both FOSE and GovSec!

LulzSec & Anonymous Hackers Arrested

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  Just last week we told you about a string of arrests in…

GovSec 2012 Conference & Expo takes place April 2-4 in Washington, D.C.

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GovSec 2012 Conference & Expo, featuring U.S. Law Enforcement, takes place April 2-4, 2012 in Washington, D.C., offering 30+ sessions covering Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure and Protection. SecurityOrb is proud to be partnering with GovSec for the second year in a row!

The FOSE Conference & Expo Washington, DC, April 3-5

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The FOSE Conference & Expo is returning to Washington, DC, April 3-5 – with all new in-depth conferences, workshops, camps, keynotes and education. The FOSE 2012 Education Experience features 5 all-new conferences, including the Cybersecurity Conference: http://bit.ly/FOSE12Cbr SecurityOrb is proud to partner with FOSE for the second year in a row!

SANS Capital Region 2012 is coming to Reston and Baltimore

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SANS is presenting two weeks of training on two campuses, convenient…

LulzSec Sabu was working for FBI to Trace down other LulzSec hackers: Various Reports

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For the last eight months, the self-styled “hacktivists” who make up LulzSec and the international hacker community beyond have been led by a turncoat.

Obama Administration Calls for “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights”

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The Obama administration unveiled plans to protect the privacy of Internet users today. The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights outlines principles that the administration expects Internet companies to adopt, even if legislation isn't passed.