* Cisco set to revamp edge routers * Going once, going twice . . . gone for good? * DOI averts online shutdown * Vulnerability allows scammers to hijack pop-ups * Digital PhishNet launched to combat phishing scams * Today on Layer 8 * This week's top 5 stories so far
Cisco set to revamp edge routers Cisco has significant enhancements on tap for its edge routers, to support multiple services – such as Ethernet, frame relay, ATM and broadband aggregation – across a wider variety of platforms. The refreshment of Cisco’s edge routers, to be rolled out over the next nine months, comes at a time when the company faces perhaps the greatest challenge to its foundation technology of routing in its 20-year existence. http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/121304cisco.html?net
Cisco set to revamp edge routers
Cisco has significant enhancements on tap for its edge routers, to support multiple services – such as Ethernet, frame relay, ATM and broadband aggregation – across a wider variety of platforms. The refreshment of Cisco’s edge routers, to be rolled out over the next nine months, comes at a time when the company faces perhaps the greatest challenge to its foundation technology of routing in its 20-year existence.
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/121304cisco.html?net
Going once, going twice . . . gone for good?
A Stanley Bostitch heavy-duty stapler sold for $10. A reception office couch and chairs went for $205. One lucky bidder fetched an 866-MHz Dell PC for $300. Advanced Assets Services Founder, President and Chief Auctioneer Tom Noonan is in the business of selling the remains of failed high-tech firms, and earlier this fall he auctioned off what was left of Appian Communications.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/120604widernetauction.html?net
DOI averts online shutdown
Three years after a judge’s ruling in a class-action lawsuit unplugged the Department of Interior and its eight agencies from the Internet for four chaotic months, the department is still fighting to stay online having averted its third ordered shutdown earlier this month.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1209doi.html?net
Vulnerability allows scammers to hijack pop-ups
Security researchers this week warned of a vulnerability in most Web browsers which could potentially allow scammers to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted Web sites. The vulnerability has yet to be exploited but could present a very effective method for launching online fraud scams.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1209popscam.html?net
Digital PhishNet launched to combat phishing scams
Meanwhile, A collaborative initiative involving several major industry players and law enforcement agencies Wednesday was formally launched in an effort to deal with the growing problem of online phishing scams.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1209digitphish.html?net
Today on Layer 8 – Why? Because we like you:
The winter hat you’ll want to wear; video games ease pre-op jitters; Toshiba says Brits are growing ‘digitally obese’; and do you know what you’re users are doing right now?; 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. IT execs eye Firefox with hope
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/120604firefox.html?net
2. Cisco pushing Catalyst capabilities to the edge
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/120604catalyst.html?net
3. Q&A: Light the birthday candles for Lotus Notes
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1202lotus.html?net
4. Cisco confirms interest in router start-up
https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1202cisrtr.html?net
5. AT&T’s Dorman offers Darwinian take on survival
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/120604dormanqa.html?net
