NetFlash: Botnets getting nastier

One of the biggest security threats today comes in the form of “bots,” software that invades computers and allows attackers to control them. Observers say the hackers that use networks of bots are getting more sophisticated, working together (it’s “evil open source,” says one) and cranking up the profits (it’s “capitalism of the criminal kind,” says another). Botnets getting nastier http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/110705-botnets.html?net&story=110705-botnets

One of the biggest security threats today comes in the form of “bots,” software that invades computers and allows attackers to control them. Observers say the hackers that use networks of bots are getting more sophisticated, working together (it’s “evil open source,” says one) and cranking up the profits (it’s “capitalism of the criminal kind,” says another).

Botnets getting nastier

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/110705-botnets.html?net&story=110705-botnets

Q&A: Cisco exec talks mobile

Last month, Cisco introduced IP integration for two-way radio, push-to-talk cellular and VoIP technologies – but that’s just the tip of that particular iceberg, as Cisco’s Charles Giancarlo told Network World. Online bonus: the whole 15-minute interview is available in MP3 and Windows Media format.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/110705-cisco-ipics.html?net&story=110705-cisco-ipics

Pooled storage cited in improved management

For Ibis Consulting, network-attached storage had turned into too much of a good thing. With the amount of data on its NAS devices hitting 200T bytes, accessing files and managing the environment had become unwieldy. To address the problem, Ibis has turned to virtualization, a technology that a growing number of NAS customers are adopting.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/110705-nas-virtualization.html?net&story=110705-nas-virtualization

FCC backs off E911 requirement for VoIP providers

The FCC has backed off its earlier requirement that Internet telephony providers must cut off existing customers if they do not have Enhanced 911 emergency dialing service.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/110805-fcc-e911.html?net&story=110805-fcc-e911

XO spins off wireline to go wireless

XO Communications this week said it is spinning off its wireline assets to focus on fixed broadband wireless service to businesses and service providers.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/110805-xo-spinoff.html?net&story=110805-xo-spinoff

Today on Layer 8, where we just love the word “gubernatorial”:

Bloggers investigated over French riots; CBS, NBC to offer TV shows for 99 cents; technology and “Golden Girls” fans unite; and Cisco nemesis hired by Juniper; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.

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