Apple patches Java and QuickTime

Security: Threat Alert NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile Apple patches Java and QuickTime By Jason Meserve Apple's security department has been busy the past few days, releasing updates for QuickTime (three flaws) and Java for Tiger (18 flaws). Hmm, they don't mention these multiple updates in the Mac vs. PC ads. Also: Patches from Mandriva and Gentoo. Read full story Jason Meserve is Network World's Multimedia Editor and writes about streaming media, search engines and IP Multicast. Check out his Multimedia Exchange Weblog. Check out Jason Meserve and Keith Shaw's weekly podcast "Twisted Pair" MORE STORIES SPONSORED BY SHUNRA Get More From Your WAN Download the latest Network World Executive Guide and get eight case studies that detail how real-world organizations are employing cutting-edge technologies to optimize their WAN. Learn about trunk expansion, MPLS and Metro Ethernet, and also get the latest testing and research the Network World Lab Alliance. RELATED NEWS: French Embassy Web site for Libya said to be serving up malwareThe French Embassy Web site for Libya has been compromised and is serving up malware to visitors, according to McAfee. Network World, 12/13/07. EEye founder calls it quits EEye Digital Security founder Marc Maiffret has left the company and plans to launch a new venture, developing next-generation mobile phone software for the corporate world. IDG News Service, 12/12/07. Unix admin tried to axe power grid A California man pleaded guilty Friday to charges that he shut down the data center responsible for managing the state's electrical supply. IDG News Service, 12/14/07. THE FASTEST FIREWALLS  Crossbeam, IBM win raw performance test; Juniper scores on price. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find the very best tech holiday gift ideas. SPONSORED BY SHUNRA Get More From Your WAN Download the latest Network World Executive Guide and get eight case studies that detail how real-world organizations are employing cutting-edge technologies to optimize their WAN. Learn about trunk expansion, MPLS and Metro Ethernet, and also get the latest testing and research the Network World Lab Alliance. Holiday Tech Toys Stumped on what gadgets and gizmos to give this holiday? Have no fear, Cool Tools' Keith Shaw is here. We do all of the heavy lifting of wading through hundreds of submitted technology products to find the very best holiday gift ideas. Click here to view our holiday gift guide: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_1210 Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   12/17/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: Xbox signal jamming WLANs Trojan robbing online bank customers '20/20' peers into 'Tank on Empty' Cisco opening up IOS Microsoft early with public virtualization beta The nine worst Microsoft products Cisco: the new software giant Open source and the corporate elephant Microsoft pulls plug on potty-mouth Santa AT&T employees, others discuss telework cuts TOP 100 OF 2007 Webcast: Beyond perimeter security Listen to industry experts discuss the need for strong security throughout an IT environment. One expert says, the barbarians are not at the gate, they are already inside. Securing one access point to your network simply is not enough. Learn more today. Access this webcast now. IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Security: Threat Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007