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Is Network Solutions Snatching Domain Names? Numerous individuals have discovered that when they search for a domain name at Network Solutions, the domain register is automatically registering the name for Network Solutions. Reforming the DisGrace Period Opinion: Another step has been taken on the long, plodding path to maybe addressing the problem of Domain Tasting. Critical TCP/IP Worm Hole Dings Windows Vista Microsoft has issued a high-priority security update to fix a pair of "critical" flaws that expose Windows users to remote code execution attacks. RSA Lays Off Security, Sales Staff Layoffs are part of an ongoing restructuring across EMC caused by acquisitions that officials estimated in 2006 might ultimately claim 1,250 jobs. Phishing at the Top Level Opinion: ICANN and overbearing governments are gearing up for a major expansion of the attack surface of the DNS. Spam on the Run: Notorious Spammer on the Lam An indictment charges Alan Ralsky with using illegal e-mail to promote Chinese stock pump-and-dump scheme. Microsoft: Critical Vista Patch Coming Microsoft plans to ship two patches on Jan. 8, 2008 to patch code execution vulnerabilities in its newest OS. Code Testing Tools Could Be Acquisition Targets in '08 Interest in building security into the development process could make code testing products into inviting buyout targets. More Bad Drivers on the Information Superhighway Opinion: In order to prevent bad device drivers from making the system unstable, Microsoft artificially limits the amount of memory available to Windows. Passenger Hacks NYC Taxi Computer System The problem is more significant than GPS objections, according to the software engineer who hacked the system.

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