NetFlash: Web servers still doling out ‘Scob’ code

In an illustration of how difficult it can be to eradicate malicious software, security software vendor Websense has discovered that more than 100 Web servers are still distributing the “Scob” or “Download.Ject” code. Many of the servers have been upgraded to IIS version 6 in an attempt to protect against this, but they may have already been infected. Web servers still doling out ‘Scob’ code http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0708webserve.html?net

In an illustration of how difficult it can be to eradicate malicious software, security software vendor Websense has discovered that more than 100 Web servers are still distributing the “Scob” or “Download.Ject” code. Many of the servers have been upgraded to IIS Version 6 in an attempt to protect against this, but they may have already been infected.

Web servers still doling out ‘Scob’ code

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0708webserve.html?net

Microsoft to pitch security as ‘competitive advantage’

Microsoft is expected to make a security-related announcement at its Worldwide Partner Conference next week, but attendees might be happy if Microsoft actually delivered on last year’s security announcement. Other strategic thrusts are also expected; here’s a preview.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0708microtopi.html?net

Cisco buys traffic optimizer

Cisco this week announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Parc Technologies, a developer of traffic engineering software for routing optimization, for $9 million.

https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/0708ciscoopt.html?net

University graduating to wireless net

American University is on the verge of pulling the plug on its traditional wired voice network for students. The Washington, D.C., university embarked on an ambitious plan two years ago to offer students discounted wireless phone service and access to a campuswide wireless LAN. This strategic move puts the school in a position to reduce telecom costs and simplify its VoIP plans.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/070504au.html?net

Today on Layer 8, where today’s sarcasm level is orange:

The tastiest laptop case around; The New York Post – a boon to eBay sellers; man who broke the Edwards pick on message board speaks; and the worst idea in tombstone technology; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news.

https://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net

This week’s top 5 stories so far:

1. Rx for patching mired in red tape

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/070504hospitalpatch.html?net

2. Tumbling telecom rates give customers leverage

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/070504pricewar.html?net

3. Air Force unwires fighter maintenance

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/070504airforce.html?net

4. Offshoring special section

https://www.nwfusion.com/supp/2004/offshoring/?net

5. Microsoft, under attack, aims to offer security

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0705microunder.html?net