Managing In-house Social Networks
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The effect of social networks on the way companies approach their business is undeniable. Some even go a step further, creating their own internal social networks to help enhance communications within their own organizations. However, for it to function best, the proper policies that govern its use should be developed.

With the waves created by social networking in how companies do business nowadays, many have also utilized the same principle to develop internal social networks to enhance their in-house communications as well. However, the use of this new medium of communication also requires that companies develop new policies to cover its use.

One concern that may leave you apprehensive about creating an internal social network might be the fear that it could be abused by employees. However, reports have shown that introducing an in-house social network has produced generally positive results.

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Trend Micro Helps Bust 4 Million Bots
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A massive network of bots—an estimated at least four million of them—was taken down in a raid recently. Completed with the cooperation of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), authorities in Estonia, as well as security firm Trend Micro, this bust is the biggest cybercriminal arrest in history.

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The 25 Worst Passwords, Ever
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Passwords are an integral part of securing both IT systems and online accounts. In order to keep your system and information safe, it is important to take the time to create strong passwords that hackers and online thieves won’t easily figure out.

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Hide Windows Desktop Gadgets Quickly
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If you are using Windows Gadgets (or those small mini-applications that are embedded on your desktop that show interesting things like the latest news, weather updates, or sports scores), you may sometimes wish you can just quickly hide them to declutter your workspace.

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Unsend Emails Sent Using Gmail
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Have you ever sent an email and then immediately regretted sending it? If you are using Gmail as your mail client, you can do just that with an interesting but buried option in Gmail settings.

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January 2012
In this issue

 □  In-house Social Networks
 □  Bust 4 Million Bots
 □  Worst Passwords, Ever
 □  Hide Desktop Gadgets
 □  Unsent Emails Sent
 □  Referral Program

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