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Security researcher finds a way to run code on Apple, PayPal, and Microsoft’s systems

The Verge

Security researcher Alex Birsan has found a security vulnerability that allowed him to run code on servers owned by Apple, Microsoft, PayPal, and over 30 other companies ( via Bleeping Computer ). Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. For example, I’ve worked on websites that had to convert text files to webpages in real time.

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DataStax Raises $45 million for Big Databases » Data Center.

Data Center Knowledge

DataStax raises $45 million to expand its product development and channel growth, Cloudera adds an Apache security module for Hadoop, and Univa and MapR partner on enterprise-grade workload management for Hadoop. Cloudera adds Security Module for Hadoop. DataStax Raises $45 million for Big Databases. By: John Rath July 25th, 2013.

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Cisco Acquires Sourcefire For $2.7 Billion » Data Center Knowledge

Data Center Knowledge

The acquisition is expected to close later this year and will boost Cisco’s security portfolio and strategy. “The notion of the ‘perimeter’ no longer exists and today’s sophisticated threats are able to circumvent traditional, disparate security products. . White Papers. Add Your Comments.