"Spear phishing" e-mail scams harder to spot, easier to fall for

Many e-mail scams make promises so ridiculous they're easy to spot, but now hackers are employing "spear phishing" -- a sneakier method that involves sending e-mails that look like they are from trusted sources such as friends or co-workers. Hackers are after everything from e-mail passwords to information that was used to attack Lockheed Martin last month. "What's 'wrong' with these e-mails is very, very subtle. They'll come in error-free, often using the appropriate jargon or acronyms for a given office or organization, said West Point computer security expert Lt. Col. Gregory Conti. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/2)

Get creative to cut costs and increase revenue

Increasing commodity prices are hitting businesses hard, but consumers are feeling the pinch as well. Instead of passing costs through to customers, Monica Mehta advises businesses to take other steps, including expanding price ranges for products and introducing lower-priced lines. Businesses can also alter their products or sell abroad to save money and find new revenue. Bloomberg Businessweek (6/1)

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