* EMC to buy RSA for $2.1 billion * Cisco warns on security problems with WLAN software * Microsoft faces class action suit over WGA tool * Matt vs. the volcano * Belkin Flip makes KVM cool * Today on Layer 8
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EMC to buy RSA for $2.1 billion
Continuing its multiyear shopping spree, storage giant EMC said Thursday it would acquire RSA Security for about $2.1 billion. Click here for more.
Cisco warns on security problems with WLAN software
A new Cisco security warning reports that the company’s wireless LAN management application has “multiple vulnerabilities” including one that lets a remote user log in with a default administrator password. Click here for details.
Microsoft faces class action suit over WGA tool
Microsoft is facing a class action suit over a tool that gathers data on a user’s computer in an effort to detect bootlegged copies of its Windows operating system. Click here for more.
Matt vs. the volcano
How do you monitor the seismic activity of an active volcano? Very carefully. A wireless sensor mesh network comes in mighty handy. See how one researcher does it.
Belkin Flip makes KVM cool
KVM may not be the most exciting topic, but Belkin’s new Flip makes connecting two computers to one keyboard/video/mouse combo fun and easy. Keith Shaw checks it out in this Cool Tools video. Watch now.
Today on Layer 8, your daily M-80 of fun:
How to shut up Microsoft bashers; Dell investigates exploding laptop; director releases iPod, in-theatre commentary; and Verizon Wireless changes early termination fee; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.
For news updated throughout the day, go to Network World’s NetFlash news page.
