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Google News: Cracks in computer defenses abound: IBM

SAN FRANCISCO — IBM on Wednesday reported that the number of discovered cracks that hackers could exploit in computer software surged in the first half of the year.

The number of new "vulnerabilities" documented by an X-Force Research and Development team at IBM increased 36 percent to 4,396 from the same period last year and more than half lacked patches to fix the flaws.

"This year's X-Force report reveals that although threats are on the rise, the industry as a whole is getting much more vigilant about reporting vulnerabilities," said IBM Security Solutions general manager Steve Robinson.

"Threat dynamics continue to multiply and evolve at a furious pace, making it more crucial than ever to look at unfolding trends so we can better prepare our clients for the future."

Software weaknesses were most abundant in Web applications, programs accessed in browsers on the Internet, according to the team. Web application vulnerabilities accounted for 55 percent of the disclosures.

"These figures may only represent the tip of the iceberg of total Web application vulnerabilities that exist, as they do not include custom-developed Web applications," X-Force said in a report of the findings.

Covert cyber attack tactics on business computers grew in frequency and complexity, according to X-Force.

Hacker attacks using booby-trapped document files "continue to soar" as cyber crooks find new ways to trick users, the report warned.

In a bit of encouraging news, the number of "phishing" attacks in which hackers use email messages to try to dupe people into visiting bogus websites or opening tainted files plunged 82 percent, according to X-Force.

"Despite this drastic decline, financial institutions are still the number one phishing target," the team concluded.

"Credit cards, governmental organizations, online payment institutions and auctions represent the majority of other targets."

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Computer Software Innovations, Inc. to Present at AMI Spring Small/Micro Cap Investment Conference

EASLEY, SC, Apr 14, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Computer Software Innovations, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!cswi (CSWI 0.68, +0.02, +3.03%) , CSI Technology Outfitters(TM) ("CSI") today announced that Company executives will be presenting at the Accredited Member, Inc. (AMI) Spring Small/Micro Cap Investment Conference to be held April 20-22, 2010 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa just outside of Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada.

WHO:   Nancy Hedrick, Chief Executive Officer
      David Dechant, Chief Financial Officer
WHEN:  Wednesday, April 21st at 2:55 PM PT
WHERE: Green Valley Ranch Resort
      2300 Paseo Verde Parkway
      Henderson, Nevada

To secure one of the final registration spots at the AMI Spring 2010 Small/Micro Cap Conference, accredited investors can register at: www.theamiexperience.com/register.

About Accredited Members, Inc. Accredited Members, Inc. (AMI) is a publisher of research and information regarding small/micro cap companies. AMI provides an online social networking website intended for high net-worth investors (www.accreditedmembers.com) and corporate profile clients, and also holds conferences for investors to meet and build relationships with small/micro cap companies. AMI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Across America Real Estate Exchange, a publicly-traded company.

About Computer Software Innovations, Inc. CSI provides software and technology solutions to public sector markets. CSI software solutions have established the Company as a major software provider in the southeast education market including through its award winning financial management solutions for the education and local government market sectors. CSI's Version3 products, which include identity and access management and cloud-based communication and collaboration solutions expand CSI's presence beyond the southeast and internationally.

The CSI 21st Century Connected School solution has established the Company as a major technology provider to the southeast education market. CSI 21st Century Connected School is a seamless integration of instruction, collaboration, and network solutions. CSI financial management applications and the 21st Century Connected School solutions have been a significant factor in nearly doubling company revenue in the past three years to over $50 million and increasing education revenue contribution to approximately 90% of total revenue.

The CSI solution portfolio encompasses proprietary financial management software specialized for the public sector, lesson planning and identity and access management software, cloud-based communication and collaboration solutions, SharePoint development, network infrastructure and end device solutions, IP telephony and IP convergence applications, network management solutions and managed services, and interactive classroom technologies. More information about CSI /quotes/comstock/11k!cswi (CSWI 0.68, +0.02, +3.03%) is available at www.csioutfitters.com.

Contacts: Company Contact: David Dechant Computer Software Innovations, Inc. (864) 855-3900 ddechant@csioutfitters.com Investor Contact: Daniel Conway DC Consulting, LLC (407)792-3332 investorinfo@dcconsultingllc.com

SOURCE: Computer Software Innovations, Inc.

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