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Twitter used to manage botnet, says security expert

A security researcher has found that hackers are using Twitter as a means to distribute instructions to a network of compromised computers, known as a botnet. Read full story

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News podcast: Network World 360
A security researcher has found that hackers are using Twitter as a means to distribute instructions to a network of compromised computers, known as a botnet. Also, a report from Panda Security says Internet security threats such as worms and Trojans last for just 24 hours. The company said that if threats are unsuccessful after a day, they become inactive and harmless. (5:23)

The 10 most idiotic iPhone apps
The iPhone has plenty of powerful applications - and it also has things like Beer Opener, Passion, and Sexy Girl Talk. Here are our picks for the 10 most idiotic apps around.

Cutting out the channel, are we seeing Cisco's future with the launch of Eos?
Perhaps we're seeing Cisco's future with the launch of its new software platform - Eos. By cutting out channel partners as it sells Eos software, Cisco might be able to maintain high profit margins even during the ongoing commoditization of older Cisco products sold through the channel.

What's to become of Nortel Wi-Fi users?
An auction date for Nortel's Enterprise Solutions Business -- which includes its wireless LANs -- has been set for Sept. 11. After that point, what's to become of customers using Nortel-branded Wi-Fi equipment?

Zer01 encounters new setback
Zer01 Mobile, the company that says it can deliver a true unlimited mobile-phone service, announced on Thursday that it has ended its relationship with network marketing company Global Verge.

Guy shoots iPhone
Look, I love my iPhone, but some people don't. Some people, like the guy in this video, are passionate enough about Apple's policies to take their frustration a bit too far.

Internet security threats last just 24 hours
Internet security threats such as worms and trojans last for just 24 hours, says Panda Security.

'Easy workaround' could solve Microsoft Word's legal woes, says expert
Microsoft can likely sidestep a recent injunction by a Texas federal judge that bars it from selling Word with an "easy technical workaround," a patent attorney said.

Management industry vets launch open source fault management system
Founded in 2008, open source management start-up RiverMuse couples fault management know-how with open source software model and online community development.

August Giveaways
Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Practical Intrusion Analysis; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of SCCM 2007 Unleashed. Google Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Web Geek's Guide to Google Chrome. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries is August 31.

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Cool BlackBerry games
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Google facts
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ESG: Why SharePoint Needs WAN Optimization
According to recent research from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), implementing SharePoint is a Top 5 initiative for CIOs. But a hidden challenge in SharePoint is to ensure that end users are able to quickly access and edit files when connected via the WAN. Learn about the key benefits organizations have realized as a result of Wide Area File Services Technology.
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August 14, 2009

TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES

  1. Microsoft IE 8 shines in Web browser security test
  2. Windows 7 RTM -- a closer look
  3. 10 cool things you didn't know about Google
  4. Healthcare reform e-mail flood swamps congressional Web site
  5. Offer for Nortel's carrier VoIP business seen as near
  6. Guy shoots iPhone
  7. ICANN says new policy has killed 'domain tasting'
  8. Secrets of the best enterprise Wi-Fi networks revealed
  9. Now departing: Union Pacific's 40-year-old mainframe
  10. Windows 7: How low can you go?

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