NetFlash: First family of Windows Vista viruses unleashed

NetFlash: First family of Windows Vista viruses unleashed
08/05/05

In this issue:

* First family of Windows Vista viruses unleashed
* Sprint Nextel marriage gets FCC, DOJ nod
* EMC stresses end-to-end security
* Microsoft to release 'critical' patches next week
* Today on Layer 8
* Links related to NetFlash
* Featured reader resource
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NETFLASH: BREAKING NEWS FROM NETWORKWORLD.COM

By Sheryl Hodge

An Austrian hacker calling himself "Second Part To Hell" (and
who also goes by the name Mario) earned the dubious distinction
of writing what are thought to be the first known viruses for
Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system. Written in July, the
viruses take advantage of a new command shell, codenamed Monad,
that is included in the Windows Vista beta code.
First family of Windows Vista viruses unleashed
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4473>

Sprint Nextel marriage gets FCC, DOJ nod

The $35 billion merger between Sprint and Nextel is virtually a
done deal now that the FCC and the Department of Justice have
approved the transaction.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4474>

EMC stresses end-to-end security

EMC is looking to focus on providing end-to-end security for its
customers and deliver more management capabilities in its
software offerings, according to executives speaking at the
company's analyst day in New York on Thursday. Later that day
EMC's head honcho sat down with IDG News Service's China
Martens. Tucci says that customers are clamoring for the company
to do more on the security front and is trying to address those
concerns with a mixture of current in-house technologies,
partnerships and acquisitions. He doesn't believe the market is
ready for storage virtualization yet.

EMC stresses end-to-end security
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4475>

Q&A: EMC's CEO on storage virtualization, security
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4476>

Microsoft to release 'critical' patches next week

Microsoft next Tuesday will release six software patches, which
the company likes to call updates, covering flaws in its Windows
operating system. The patches will come as part of the company's
regular monthly patch release cycle. The company also is
planning to release an updated version of its Microsoft Windows
Malicious Software Removal Tool, and a nonsecurity update for
Windows.
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4477>

Today on Layer 8, where the forecast calls for HHH:

Six Microsoft patches on tap for Tuesday; Vista viruses already
written; Google needs a new chef; and airport, airline in
wireless spat; all this today and more at your home for
not-just-networking news.
<http://www.networkworld.com/weblogs/layer8/?net&story=layer8>

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. CA patches critical BrightStor flaw
<http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/080305-ca-patch.html?t5>

2. Cisco.com passwords reset after exposure
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4478>

3. Leaked Cisco slides pulled after legal threats
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4462>

4. Sprint Nextel marriage gets FCC, DOJ nod
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4479>

5. Cisco vulnerability posted to Internet
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetflash4465>
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To contact: Sheryl Hodge

Sheryl Hodge is the Senior Online Copy Chief for Network World
Fusion. She can be reached at <mailto:shodge@nww.com>
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