NetFlash: Cingular, AT&T Wireless close $41 billion merger 10/27/04 In this issue:
* Cingular, AT&T Wireless close $41 billion merger * Cisco PBX adds encryption support for VoIP devices * Kerry would be more hands-on than Bush on IT issues * Phish scam targets Red Hat Linux administrators * Today on Layer 8 * Links related to NetFlash * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This Newsletter is sponsored by Lucent Technologies Automate Your IP Management For Business-Focused Payback See what IDC reports about the compelling process improvements and significant payback many businesses have achieved-an average ROI as high as 930%-by deploying Lucent VitalQIP(R) DNS/DHCP and IP Address Management Software in their networks. Use the IDC ROI Calculator tool to learn how VitalQIP(R) software can benefit your bottom line too. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=85697 _______________________________________________________________ NOW AVAILABLE! 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Cingular, AT&T Wireless close $41 billion merger <http://www.nwfusion.com/edge/news/2004/1026cingatt.html?net> Cisco PBX adds encryption support for VoIP devices Yesterday I talked about how VoIP calls might be vulnerable to unusual attacks. Well, Cisco has responded to the threat by extending encryption to more IP phones and other VoIP devices. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1026ciscocall.html?net> Kerry would be more hands-on than Bush on IT issues President George Bush could continue his largely hands-off, market-driven approach to technology issues, while Democratic challenger John Kerry would take a more government-focused approach to issues such as encouraging broadband, cybersecurity and spam, said think tank pundits on both sides of the debate. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1026debatbush.html?net> Phish scam targets Red Hat Linux administrators Security experts are warning of a phishing scam that targets Red Hat Linux users with a "patch" that is actually a Trojan horse. <http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1026redphish.html?net> Today on Layer 8, where we're always live, no backing track required: Ringtones hit the charts; Howard Dean's new online gig; stewardess suspended due to her blogging; and Google investors tempt fate; all this today and more at your home for not-just-networking news. <http://www.nwfusion.com/weblogs/layer8/?net> _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Jeff Caruso Jeff Caruso is managing editor of online news for Network World. 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