Linux users targeted by mystery rootkit

	Delays beset the Linux Foundation's Secure Boot workaround | Open source Java for Android? Don't bet on it
	Network World Linux and Open Source				Forward this to a Friend >>>
	Linux users targeted by mystery drive-by rootkit Security researchers have discovered what appears to be an experimental Linux rootkit designed to infect its highly select victims during a classic drive-by website attack. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Why Cloud-Based WLAN Management Wins It may seem counterintuitive to relinquish WLAN management to the cloud, but advisory firm, Farpoint Group, believes it will be the preferred model within the next five years. Learn: • Enormous cost savings for cloud-based WLAN management • What happens if the WAN link to the management system goes down? • The mass appeal of scalability for SMBs Read now! In this Issue Delays beset the Linux Foundation's Secure Boot workaround Open source Java for Android? Don't bet on it Smartphone ticketing rolls out for train riders RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Ipswitch Wired & Wireless Networks? WhatsUp Gold can help! As an IT manager, you're busy taking care of the availability, performance & security of your company's IT infrastructure. But things like BYOD, rogue devices, AP over-subscription & bandwidth policy abuse can make that complex. WhatsUp Gold provides ONE dashboard to visualize, isolate & resolve wireless problems before they impact your organization. Stop being the last to know about your wireless issues- Try WhatsUp Gold free for 30 days! Delays beset the Linux Foundation's Secure Boot workaround Linux aficionados who have been watching the Windows 8 Secure Boot saga unfold in recent months will likely remember that the Linux Foundation itself last month unveiled plans for a workaround that would help Linux users get past the problem. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Best Practices for Implementing 2048-bit SSL Ready for 2048-bit SSL? Not with F5. Shift to Citrix NetScaler. 2x faster 2048-bit SSL performance. Download the Citrix and Verisign 2048-bit Performance Kit. Learn More Open source Java for Android? Don't bet on it Industry observers aren't optimistic, despite chatter about the possibility in OpenJDK circles Read More WEBCAST: Silver Peak Systems, Inc. Easily Achieve Disaster Recovery Objectives with Silver Peak How Silver Peak Systems ensure recovery point objectives (RPO) are achieved. Gunnersen was amazed by Silver Peak's data mobility performance, price and deployment ease. Learn more. Smartphone ticketing rolls out for train riders In the first U.S. implementation of smartphone ticketing for train passengers, Boston commuters can purchase and display tickets using the mTicket application for iOS and Android smartphones. Read More
	SLIDESHOWS Cool Yule Apps 13 new things to put onto your iPad or tablet. JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook Network World on LinkedIn MOST-READ STORIES Sandia Lab celebrates original 'Mr. Clean' the clean room inventor The smartphone is 20 years old, believe it or not McAfee wants his guns back, admits poor aim Cyber Monday bust: U.S. law enforcement joins in world-wide seizure of 132 domain names 10 great work tools we can't live without Bye-bye, mouse. Hello, mind control Google offers 10 times as many cloud computing options, plus drops prices Company denies being bought by Google 2013 IT salaries: 15 titles getting the biggest pay raises 7 most important tech trends of 2012
	Do You Tweet? Follow everything from NetworkWorld.com on Twitter @NetworkWorld. You are currently subscribed to networkworld_linux_open_source_alert as security.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. Copyright (C) 2011 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. If you want to contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **