Did Sony really use Amazon’s cloud in revenge attack?

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A brief history of Linux malware. View it in your browser Cisco was surprised by Arista statements: Chambers. View it in your browser Network World Daily News AM December 12, 2014 Did Sony really use Amazon's cloud in revenge attack? Conflicting reports are arising in the cloud world this week related to how Sony responded to a leak of its data. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. A brief history of Linux malware 2. Cisco was surprised by Arista statements: Chambers 3. IT security whiz sets sights on commercial drone management 4. INSIDER Why disaster recovery planning can save lives 5. 6 Things Nexus 9 Does That Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Can't 6. New products of the week 12.08.2014 7. The biggest challenges faced by CIOs/CISOs heading into 2015 8. Cisco sees a data analytics fortune at the edge of the network 9. 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READ MORE 6 Things Nexus 9 Does That Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 Can't Ranging from budget devices with basic functionality to cutting-edge tablets for gadget lovers, the world of Android tablets is packed with options. With so many choices, it's challenging to decide on the best tablet for you or someone on your gift list.The Google Nexus 9 and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) are two of the newest and best high-end... READ MORE New products of the week 12.08.2014 Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as Microsoft and Watchguard Technologies READ MORE Webcast: APC by Schneider Electric Building Tomorrow's Data Center with Converged Technologies A number of forces are converging: the cloud, converged infrastructure, big data and fabric architectures to name a few. And if those weren't enough, data center professionals must keep systems up 24 by 7, keep data secure, meet compliance obligations and keep costs and energy usage under control. It's a tall order. Learn More The biggest challenges faced by CIOs/CISOs heading into 2015 The year aheadImage by ShutterstockAs the year winds to a close, CIOs and CISOs are faced with a number of challenges heading into 2015. CSO recently heard from several experts about the topic, each offering their opinion on what they feel would be the most important item in the security sandbox next year.To read this article in full or to... READ MORE Cisco sees a data analytics fortune at the edge of the network If you need to know when holiday shoppers are about to hit the checkout stands or when store shelves need to be stocked, Cisco Systems says a router can tell you.The company that commercialized routers 30 years ago is now using them to bring big-data analysis to the edges of networks, where some types of data may be priceless for... 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