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DeCSS Case Analysis: The Legal Battle Over Hacker Publication Rights

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The film industry and a hacker publication will head back into court Tuesday in the DeCSS case, a legal dispute that could dictate whether it's legal to publish or link to certain materials online.. . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 27, 2001

Exploring Federal Computer Crime Reporting Gaps and Impacts

The federal government can report in exacting detail the number of bank robberies committed in any given year. But when it comes to computer crimes against government agencies, it's close to clueless. Government officials estimate that only 20% of computer crime . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 24, 2001

London Launch: National Hi-Tech Crime Unit to Combat Cybercrime

Home Secretary Jack Straw has officially launched the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit today at the Science Museum in London. The unit and its £25 million of funding was announced in November last year as part of Mr Straw's clampdown on cybercrime. . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 19, 2001

Ensuring Data Security in UK Census Data Protection Initiatives

The public and private agencies involved in the UK Census claim to have taken all precautions to guarantee that the data will be secure. Information held at the main purpose-built processing centre is stored on a closed network of servers with . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 19, 2001

Bush's 2002 Budget: Funding Security Initiatives And Scholarships

President Bush?s first budget sets aside funds for two Clinton administration information security projects and provides modest gains for governmentwide security initiatives. The Scholarship for Service program, designed to increase the number of information security professionals, netted $11.2 million for 2002. . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 18, 2001

Major Update to FIPS 140-2 Standard Strengthens Encryption Requirements

The government?s chief cryptographic devices standard, Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2, is getting a face-lift. It?s the first major update to the standard since 1994. "We're waiting for some political appointments to get the standard signed, because it is ready," said . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 18, 2001

Risks To U.S. Infrastructure And Economy From Cyber Threats

After three years of studying the United States' security needs in the coming quarter century, the Commission on National Security/21st Century reached some alarming conclusions--particularly in regard to the Internet-borne weapons and attacks of mass disruption. The 14-member bipartisan commission, chartered . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 12, 2001

Enhancing Citizen Privacy and Protecting Rights in Digital Era

Although Congress should do everything in its power to prevent federal agencies from abusing citizens' privacy rights, lawmakers must also take steps to protect citizens from private-sector abuses, a top privacy advocate contends. In a letter to House Majority Leader Dick . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 12, 2001

EU Directive on Digital Copyright Permits Limited Private Copying

The European Union's Council of Ministers on Monday approved a pan-European directive on Internet copyright rules that sets out to protect copyright holders while allowing private copying of some audio and video material. The directive seeks to stem the tide of . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 11, 2001

Energy Department 2002 Budget Proposal For Cybersecurity Enhancements

Security issues are the main focus in the Energy Department's fiscal 2002 budget requests, with $7.2 billion of DOE's overall $19.2 billion proposal related to the issue. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham outlined the department's proposed budget Monday in Washington, D.C. . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 11, 2001

U.S. Government IT Systems Hearing Highlights Cyber Threats and Risks

The security of the U.S. government's information technology (IT) systems is receiving renewed focus in the U.S. Congress. The House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee April 5 heard testimony on efforts that various government agencies are taking to protect these systems. Subcommittee . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 09, 2001

FBI Struggles With Cybercrime Expert Retention Amid High Turnover

The FBI suffers from a high turnover of experts in cybercrime but continues to get quality people, FBI Director Louis Freeh said Wednesday. "There's a bull market" for skilled FBI cyber-crime workers, Freeh told a World Economic Forum event held at . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 06, 2001

Declan McCullagh: Press Freedom and Legal Challenges in Cypherpunk Trial

Wired chief Washington correspondent Declan McCullagh isn't merely covering the criminal trial of cypherpunk Jim Bell (who's in the dock accused of stalking federal agents); he's also been made a reluctant participant.. . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 04, 2001

Corporate Data Security Measures Under Legislative Review

Corporate America's reluctance to be more forthcoming about internal data security measures has come under scrutiny on Capitol Hill. "I'm not sure the general population realizes just how interconnected all of the ordering processing systems are. My concerns are right in . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 03, 2001

Businesses Voice Concerns Over ESign Act's Effects on E-Commerce

Some businesses are expressing concern that the ESign Act, the new law that gives electronic signatures the same legal weight as written ones, is creating obstacles to e-business as well as affecting Web site design. And they're asking federal officials to . . .

Anthony Pell
Apr 01, 2001

NSA Technology Issues Impacting Global Intelligence Collection

The US National Security Agency, which uses satellites and electronic listening posts to gather intelligence globally, is falling behind in technology, causing deep concern in the spy community, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said on Thursday. Rep. Porter . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 27, 2001

Condoleezza Rice Urges Cybersecurity Action For U.S. Infrastructure

President George W. Bush?s top national security aide called on Thursday for an 'unprecedented' partnership with the private sector to curb the any threat of computer-generated attacks on vital U.S. infrastructure. Heave reliance ON computers has become the "soft underbelly" of . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 26, 2001

Condoleezza Rice Highlights Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

The protection of the American infrastructure is an important part of the agenda of the National Security Council, according to President Bush's National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice. Speaking to industry and government leaders at the Partnership for Critical Infrastructure of . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 23, 2001

Government Servers Attacked: Multiple Websites Hacked And Defaced

Less than a day after the British government was left red-faced after hackers defaced websites including that of the e-envoy Andrew Pinder, two more government servers were hacked, but this time by different intruders.

Anthony Pell
Mar 23, 2001

Examining The Cybercrime Treaty: Corporate Ramifications And Rights

... if you counsel U.S. corporations on computer-related issues, you should be concerned about a new proposed treaty known as the "Convention on Cybercrime." The Council of Europe, a 43-nation public body created to promote democracy and the rule of law, . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 22, 2001

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