Networking World: Oracle To Buy Assets Of Context Media / Hackers Work On Cisco

TECHWEB TODAY: MOBILE & WIRELESS
Monday, August 1, 2005

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Today's Top Story: Hackers Working On Cisco Exploit
2. Mobile & Wireless News Of The Week

Breaking News
3. Oracle To Buy Assets Of Context Media
4. Symbol CEO Nuti Resigns To Take Reins At NCR
5. Start-Up Intros Software For Skype Calls Over Cell Phones
6. AMD Debuts Entry-Level Dual-Core Athlon, Cuts Prices

Today's Most Popular Stories
7. Cisco Threatens Web Site That Leaked Exploit Presentation
8. Cisco Details IOS Vulnerability Spilled At Black Hat
9. HP To Stop Selling Apple iPods
10. Virus Writer Targets AV Vendors
11. Phishing Economics 101 Reveals Collectors And Cashers

LAST WEEK'S HOTTEST STORY
12. Apple Takes 4th Spot Thanks To Windows Users

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1. TODAY'S TOP STORY: Hackers Working On Cisco Exploit
Security experts and hackers at the DefCon conference, a follow-on to
the Black Hat conference, are said to be working on an exploit based
on potential exploits of existing vulnerabilities in Cisco's IOS
(Internetwork Operating System).
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ810Eh

2. MOBILE & WIRELESS NEWS OF THE WEEK
Sprint-Nextel Merger Nears Approval: Report
Sources tell TheDeal.com that FCC approval of the Sprint-Nextel
merger could come as early as August.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ820Ei

For Sale: Iraq's Cell-Phone Franchises
In what is one of the world's most dangerous, but lucrative business
opportunities, three cell phone licenses are up for grabs in Iraq.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ830Ej

Shopping Mall Boasts Massive Wi-Fi Network
West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada, offers visitors a Wi-Fi
network the size of 48 city blocks.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ840Ek

AOL In Tests Of Mobile Search Engine
Service automatically adapts Web search results pages for viewing on
small-screened smartphones and PDAs.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ850El

Tablet PCs Headed For Broader Use, Study Says
Lower prices, a better operating system and a new, smaller form
factor will spur broader adoption of Tablet PCs, a new study
predicts.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ860Em

National Cell Phone Courtesy Month Comes Calling
Boorish cell phone behavior is getting so problematic that cell phone
providers are offering advice on how to behave.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ870En

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BREAKING NEWS
3. Oracle To Buy Assets Of Context Media
Oracle is breaking out its checkbook again, this time to acquire
technology and staff from Context Media, a Providence, R.I.-based
content integration company, industry sources said.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZ880Eo

4. Symbol CEO Nuti Resigns To Take Reins At NCR
Bill Nuti, who became Symbol's head in 2003, is leaving to become
chief executive of NCR Corp. CFO Sal Iannuzzi will take over on an
interim basis while the bar-code and RFID vendor searches for a
successor.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAA0EF

5. Start-Up Intros Software For Skype Calls Over Cell Phones
Start-up iSkoot is piggybacking on Skype to bring free international
phone calls from cell phones.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAB0EG

6. AMD Debuts Entry-Level Dual-Core Athlon, Cuts Prices
Advanced Micro Devices adds a new dual-core Athlon 64 processor to
the bottom end of its desktop X2 line.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAC0EH

TODAY'S MOST POPULAR STORIES
7. Cisco Threatens Web Site That Leaked Exploit Presentation
Cisco steps up its legal fight against the exploit technique
demonstrated at the Black Hat security conference.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAD0EI

8. Cisco Details IOS Vulnerability Spilled At Black Hat
The impact of the Black Hat presentation on Cisco continued to spread
as Symantec warned customers that the information spilled at the
conference "increases the threat of exploitation."
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DZxn0Em

9. HP To Stop Selling Apple iPods
Hewlett-Packard said it has ended its high-profile deal with Apple
Computer to sell the popular iPod music player, saying the device
doesn't "fit into HP's current entertainment strategy."
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAE0EJ

10. Virus Writer Targets AV Vendors
A virus writer apparently seeking notoriety instead of financial gain
has released malicious code that ridicules anti-virus vendors and
Sasser worm author.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAF0EK

11. Phishing Economics 101 Reveals Collectors And Cashers
A research scientist who studied phishing-related chat rooms has
developed some new theories to explain the inner workings of the
Internet scammers.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/epWP0Hi7YQ0G4U0DaAG0EL

LAST WEEK'S HOTTEST STORY
12. Apple Takes 4th Spot Thanks To Windows Users
Apple has taken the fourth spot in the nation's computer seller
rankings, data released by both Gartner and IDC show. The reason, an
analyst said, is a "halo effect" from the iPod, which has enticed
400,000 Windows users to buy a Mac in the first half of the year.
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