FBI/IC3 alert says phishing attacks on phone customers are rising again

From Network World:

"Phishing attacks coming from fraudsters acting like your phone company are again on the upswing according to a new warning from the FBI and its partner agency the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)."

FBI/IC3 alert says phishing attacks on phone customers are rising again

Healthcare IT pros laud security, privacy tools

From Network World:

"Healthcare IT spending is projected to hit $34.5 billion in North America this year, according to TBR, as organizations wrestle with healthcare reform, adoption of electronic records, and the proliferation of digital and wireless medical devices."

Healthcare IT pros laud security, privacy tools

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