16 IT skills in high demand now

7 sneak attacks used by today's most devious hackers

US gov't shutdown could take money from IT workers, contracts

ITworld Today

September 30, 2013

16 IT skills in high demand now

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Issue highlights

1. 7 sneak attacks used by today's most devious hackers

2. US gov't shutdown could take money from IT workers, contracts

3. LAST CHANCE: Win a copy of "HTML5 Unleashed"

4. IBM to pay $44,000 fine over online job listings

5. Iran accused of hacking into US Navy computers

6. Unix: When pipes get names

7. Sign and send documents from your phone, for free, without pain

8. New in the office? Don't show off

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7 sneak attacks used by today's most devious hackers

Most malware is mundane, but these innovative techniques are exploiting systems and networks of even the savviest users. READ MORE

US gov't shutdown could take money from IT workers, contracts

A looming U.S. government shutdown could mean smaller paychecks for some government IT workers and contractors, as well as renegotiated contracts for some IT vendors. READ MORE

LAST CHANCE: Win a copy of "HTML5 Unleashed"

Learn how to create web apps and solutions that deliver state-of-the-art media content and interactivity with new Audio, Video, and Canvas elements. Enter now for your chance to win! READ MORE

IBM to pay $44,000 fine over online job listings

IBM will pay a $44,000 fine to settle a case alleging it violated anti-discrimination law by placing online job listings seeking software developers with specific visas, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday. READ MORE

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Iran accused of hacking into US Navy computers

Hackers backed by Iran have penetrated an unclassified U.S. Navy network in one of the most serious incidents of cybercrime yet by the Middle East nation, according to a report Friday. READ MORE

Unix: When pipes get names

Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling. But if you want to call them back, you need to give them names. READ MORE

Sign and send documents from your phone, for free, without pain

Do you know about HelloSign? You do if you've ever so much as mentioned a fax machine or a scanner while in my hearing distance. You need HelloSign on your phone. READ MORE

New in the office? Don't show off

One way to ensure you don't tick off your new coworkers. READ MORE

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Tools and strategies to keep the BYOD chaos under control
One key to a successful BYOD program is mobile device management (MDM), where carefully chosen tools and policies let companies maintain control. However, there s a lot of movement in the market and a number of MDM approaches to consider which makes your job more challenging. To get you started, we assembled advice from IT leaders who have successfully deployed an MDM solution.

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