The monthly e-zine from Delta Comtech

July 2011

Change all round!

This month sees some changes in the IT world, in particular in Internet news, where the list of domain names is being expanded - the biggest change in 26 years!

Also, Microsoft and Adobe are said to be working together on software security.  If you would like any advice on anything in this issue, please feel free to get in touch with us today, we'll be happy to help.

 

"Indestructible" botnet discovered

 

Scientists have discovered TDL 4, a botnet said to be almost undetectable and so difficult to disable that it has been labelled as "indestructible" by experts. So with an estimated 4 million plus PCs already infected, what will it take to take down this menace?  Read more

 

All's well that ends well for domain suffixes

 

ICANN has recently announced after 6 years of debate that the current list of 22 domain endings is about to increase. In what is the biggest change to come in 26 years, applicants will now have the scope to apply for almost any suffix they desire - the possibilities could be endless! Read more

 

Social networking policies a must for companies

Reports suggest a vast number of firms are yet to enforce a coherent policy on the use of social media. Insiders say they could be opening themselves to a number of problems by neglecting to provide guidance and assert their stance on its usage to employees.  Read more

 

Microsoft and Adobe join forces on security

 

Businesses are being urged to upgrade their software if they wish to keep themselves protected against the potential cyber threats out there. Now Microsoft and Adobe have joined forces to ensure users of Adobe Reader are better protected. Read more

 

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