Networking

News briefs: House passes anti-spyware bills

Cisco snaps up bandwidth optimizer

* Cisco to buy FineGround Networks

EU will decide Microsoft fine within weeks

Microsoft, HP partner on national ID systems

NetFlash: There’s battle tested… and then there’s the Israeli military

* There's battle tested... and then there's the Israeli military * Web site helps those who fret about zombie threat * Microsoft: New Netscape breaks IE * Cisco buys app accelerator * If you keep a blog, let us know * Poll: Extortion via DDoS? * The

Enterprises reap benefits of MPLS

MPLS helps segment and secure customer traffic for some, reduces complexity for others

Siebel drafts retention plan to keep staff amid rumors

Are there benefits to moving functions from the customer premise to the net?

* What's in the cloud?

AEP buys V-One

* AEP buys rival SSL VPN vendor

Firefox users snap up Netcraft’s anti-phishing toolbar