* Microsoft promises Linux support on Virtual Server * Army of zombies invades China * Cyber attack early warning center begins pilot project * Ameritrade warns clients about potential data breach * Today on Layer 8
For the first time, Microsoft will support Linux. That’s right – Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer himself said that Linux support will go into the company’s Virtual Server 2005, as part of a service pack that will bring all sorts of other improvements as well. Microsoft promises Linux support on Virtual Server http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420mslinux.html?net
For the first time, Microsoft will support Linux. That’s right – Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer himself said that Linux support will go into the company’s Virtual Server 2005, as part of a service pack that will bring all sorts of other improvements as well.
Microsoft promises Linux support on Virtual Server
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420mslinux.html?net
Army of zombies invades China
China’s Internet access growth has been something to behold of late – but unfortunately, user education hasn’t kept up. This has presented a tremendous opportunity for those who would bend others’ computers to their will. Here come the zombies.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0421armyofzo.html?net
Cyber attack early warning center begins pilot project
A fledgling nonprofit group working to develop an automated cyber-attack early warning system, the Cyber Incident Detection Data Analysis Center (CIDDAC), is about to begin a pilot project to collect data on network intrusions from a group of companies in national-infrastructure industries.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420cyberattac.html?net
Ameritrade warns clients about potential data breach
A computer back-up tape containing account information of more than 200,000 Ameritrade clients was apparently lost or accidentally destroyed while being shipped, prompting the online investment brokerage to notify the clients of a potential breach.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420ameriwarns.html?net
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