NetFlash: Security of handhelds far too lax, experts say

You don’t hear much about denial-of-service attacks against cell phones – but it could happen. You don’t hear much about critical corporate data being compromised because someone stole a corporate PDA, but that could easily happen as well. Or a Trojan Horse app could be “beamed” to your mobile device. These are just some of the security concerns raised by experts at last week’s Comdex trade show. Security of handhelds far too lax, experts say http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1124comdex.html?net

You don’t hear much about denial-of-service attacks against cell phones – but it could happen. You don’t hear much about critical corporate data being compromised because someone stole a corporate PDA, but that could easily happen as well. Or a Trojan horse app could be “beamed” to your mobile device. These are just some of the security concerns raised by experts at last week’s Comdex trade show.

Security of handhelds far too lax, experts say

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1124comdex.html?net

Microsoft, Lindows.com trial delayed again

It’s hard to believe it has been two years since Microsoft sued Lindows.com over a name that rhymes with Windows. It’s even harder to believe that the suit won’t be going to court just yet. It was first scheduled for last April, then rescheduled for next month, and now it has been re-rescheduled.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1125microlindo.html?net

WNP: Day One

The first day of wireless number portability was uneventful, according to analysts. While exact figures were not available, fewer than 100,000 users made porting requests on Monday, Nov. 24, according to analyst firm Mobile Competency. The firm said Verizon Wireless and Nextel were both big “winners” after the first day of porting, while “losers” included AT&T Wireless and Cingular Wireless.

https://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2003/1125dayafter.html?net

SuSE upgrades enterprise server software

Enterprise users can now download an update of SuSE Linux’s enterprise server software that offers improved hardware support and enhanced storage access.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1125suse.html?net

EDITOR’S NOTE: Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday, and we’ll see you again on Monday.