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TechBrief March 09, 2015 Free books! 19 no-cost programming guides There's something about a book, whether physical or digital, that's attractive to both programming newbies and seasoned experts. Maybe it's how books function as snapshots of the truth, a fixed moment in time of what one needs to know about a topic and how to know it. That said, programming books can be costly. But free e-books and PDFs for several languages, frameworks, applications, systems, and disciplines are available. Check out the slideshow: 7 timeless lessons of programming graybeards Also read: GitHub for the rest of us READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Ancient help-file format carries new CryptoWall attacks into PCs 2. Windows 8.1 cumulative patch KB 3000850 rears its ugly head again 3. How to keep your connected home safe: 7 steps you can take to boost home security Webcast: Damballa Alert Fatigue is an Epidemic in Cyber Security How many alerts does it take to shut down the effectiveness of a security team? Adam Burns, host of MeetTheBoss TV interviews Damballa CTO Brian Foster about common challenges enterprises face as they wade through mountains of alerts to find true infections before damage is done. LEARN MORE Ancient help-file format carries new CryptoWall attacks into PCs Everything old is new again. More than a decade ago, miscreants pioneered the use of infected CHM files to deliver payloads on unsuspecting Windows users. Recently the scam has taken a very lucrative twist, infecting PCs with CryptoWall ransomware attacks when customers open infected CHM files attached to email messages. Also read: CryptoWall held over half a million computers hostage, encrypted 5 billion files READ MORE White Paper: Damballa The Cost of Malware Containment The recent Target, Home Depot, JPMorgan Chase and Sony Pictures Entertainment breaches are examples of how destructive malware can be to an organization’s reputation and financial stability. Moreover, the severity and frequency of malware attacks has increased significantly in the past year. LEARN MORE Windows 8.1 cumulative patch KB 3000850 rears its ugly head again I'm getting fearful reports about an unannounced and unexpected change in the status of the botched KB 3000850 patch, a massive Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 rollup that was released out of band in the middle of November. The patch, which caused all sorts of mayhem, was pulled and then reissued as an "optional" update. On March 2 the patch was apparently upgraded to "important," causing many users to wonder what had happened -- and whether they should install it immediately.The short answer: No. And check out the slideshow: 20 epic Microsoft Windows Auto Update meltdownsREAD MORE How to keep your connected home safe: 7 steps you can take to boost home security The Internet of things is based on sensors and controls in all sorts of devices. When those types of devices are used to create a smart home, they can give residents unprecedented control and insight. The proliferation of smart devices, however, also opens the door to new dangers and threats. Here's how to avoid the most common pitfalls. Also read: Smart home or dumb security risk? READ MORE Webcast: Damballa Don’t Get Trumped by Advanced Threats No one wants to be in the hot seat when it comes to enterprise security. 21st Television program host Donald Trump, Jr. interviews Dave Scholtz, CEO of Damballa, to discuss how the security landscape has changed and advice for today’s enterprise security teams when it comes to battling advanced threats.LEARN MORE