Microsoft working on quick-fix capability for IT patch tools Under the dark cloud of recent zero-day attacks, Microsoft is quickly working to update its enterprise patching tools to incorporate short-term, quick fix technologies to thwart malware that is already actively exploiting vulnerabilities. The Experts Conference reveals survey results Last week I left you with a cliffhanger: "Why will Dave be in Berlin in mid-September?" While not up there with "who shot JR," I thought it was at least worthy of a bit of weekend puzzling. But it didn't take long at all for folks to discover that it was the European edition of The Experts Conference that was luring me away from Digital ID World. Want media attention? Don't use Twitter: security expert A security expert has warned that organisations should prepare for more politically motivated Web site attacks, as hackers seek more effective vehicles for gaining large-scale media attention. Military wants programmable bombs that can blow up only particular things Ok, this one sounds a little ambitious. The US Navy today will offer a $10 million, five-year contract for researchers to build bomb technology that would let pilots in particular select a damage radius that a weapon would generate, or possibly even the type of effect the explosive would have on a specific target. July Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies each of books on Enterprise Web 2.0 and Building a Greener Data Center; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons to one lucky reader and 15 copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries July 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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