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November 2008- Volume 3, Issue 11

The Holidays are Approaching : Help Protect Yourself and Shop Smart!

The holiday shopping season is upon us and the volume of online shopping is increasing. According to some estimates, holiday e-commerce spending totaled $29 Billion in 2007, an increase from $24 billion in 2006. While online shopping can be convenient and time-saving, you must shop smart and take precautions to mitigate the risks.


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Michigan's IT Security Spotlight

• Tip ST06-005 -- Dealing with Cyberbullies

• Virginia.gov Video - The Duhs of Security

• Cyber Security Awareness Toolkit (Posters, Guides, and Brochures)

• Seven Habits of Online Integrity - Government Technology

• Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative

• DHS Fact Sheet: National Cyber Security Awareness Month


Security Newswire

• November 24, 2008 - EWeek.com - Underground Economy for Stolen Data Thriving, Symantec Says

• November 25, 2008 - VUNET.COM - Experts predict rise in 'virtual' malware

• November 5, 2008 - MXLOGIC - President Elect Barack Obama Target of New Malware Campaign

• November 2, 2008 - The MetroWest Daily News - IRS warns of phishing scam

• October 31, 2008 - Information Week - 100,000 Sony Batteries Recalled

• October 31, 2008 - Computer World - Microsoft warns of another update to Windows Update

• October 27, 2008 - Market Watch -Eight Times More Malicious Email Attachments Spammed Out in Q3 2008 Sophos Reports

• October 31, 2008 - BBC - Trojan virus steals bank info


Security Alerts

• Microsoft Security Bulletins November 11, 2008

• Georgia Tech Information Security Center Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2008 PDF icon

• Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (July - December 2007)

• Symantec Internet Security Threat Report

• US-Cert:US-CERT National Cyber Alert System Monthly Activity Summary PDF icon

• US-Cert Weekly Vulnerability Summaries

• US-CERT: Public Trends and Analysis Report PDF icon


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