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NEWS
DDoS war effort must be led by ISPs (SearchSecurity.com)
Internet service providers must assume more responsibility in securing the Net from distributed denial-of-service attacks like last week's assault on the 13-root Domain Name System (DNS) servers. Individual enterprises can help out by patching and properly configuring systems.
NEWS
GreyMagic publishes IE exploit details (IDG News)
GreyMagic Software has tossed more gasoline on the full disclosure debate by releasing the exploit code for vulnerabilities it discovered in Internet Explorer. GreyMagic, based in Israel, published the information on their public Web site and announced it to several security sites frequented by hackers. The company said waiting for Microsoft to patch the flaws is "non-productive."
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FEATURED TOPIC
Deciphering DNS
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QUICK HIT OF THE DAY
Final .NET architecture exam announced
Last month, Microsoft released objectives for the last missing piece of its Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential: Exam 70-300 "Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures." The "Architecture" exam covers a huge body of information and an amazing collection of details.
ASK SERDAR YEGULALP
Advantages of moving to XP Pro from NT4
Dear Serdar:
What are the advantages of moving directly to Windows XP Professional from Windows NT4 workstation, instead of Windows 2000 Professional workstation?
BEST WEB LINKS
Internet Information Server (IIS)
The controversial Internet Information Server integrates Internet technologies at the operating system level to deliver services ranging from file and print to advanced line-of-business applications. This Best Web Links category includes a comparison of IIS and Apache, as well as 10 steps to improve your IIS security.
SITE FEATURE
Migration white papers
Are you looking for expert research on Win2k migration? Look no further than SearchWin2000.com's white paper section, which is full of new postings. Read at your leisure the fruit of others' labors.
THE MISSING LINK
Stick in the city: Microsoft takes Manhattan
Butterflies belong in a meadow or a stomach -- not plastered all over midtown Manhattan! The Big Apple has ordered the big software company to remove a bevy of butterfly stickers from phone booths, telephone poles and subway posts. Those slick "city stickers" from Redmond went to New York for a wingding to promote this week's launch of MSN 8. And you just can't toot MSN's horn without fake, sticky butterflies. New York officials, who are probably going to switch to AOL, aren't too thrilled with the insect infestation, calling it an "illegal, irresponsible and dangerous defacing of public property." Microsoft may have to pay a $50 fine, but it's that $5 handling fee that could really smart.
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