Security

Sun patches Solaris flaw

* Patches from Sun, Gentoo, Mandriva, others * Beware virus that spreads through e-mail, displaying the image of an ape

Extortion via DDoS on the rise

Using Private VLANs to bolster security

Using PVLANs to bolster security

* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass discusses how to use private virtual LANs to bolster security

Readers get their turn

Overseas readers say authentication to their e-banks is more rigorous

* Reader views on the need for two-step authentication

Taking discrete steps toward identity management

* Imanami moves and meshes identity data for Windows networks

Microsoft sells ID mgmt. plan

Why you should immerse yourself in the Seven Laws of Identity

* Kim Cameron gives Digital ID World attendees some food for thought

Running Microsoft’s R2 up a flagpole