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HP-UX Aserver: Urgent Advisory On Root Access Security Risk

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This isn't a Linux advisory, but it may be useful for many administrators. " A vulnerability has been identified in Aserver. HP9000 Series 7/800 running HP-UX releases 10.X and 11.X. An exploit to gain Root access has been . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 27, 2000

Evaluating Open Source Versus Closed Source Security: DoS Attacks Impact

Last month's DoS attacks are a distant memory to the average Web user, but not to the Internet security community. The denial-of-service attacks exposed the vulnerabilities of both open- and closed-source security software, and now experts are debating the merits . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 25, 2000

Privacy And Security Symptoms Discussed In Webmaster Context

"The idea that privacy and security might be symptoms and not the problem emerged from a recent Webmaster focus group discussion with the Office of Personnel Management on defining Webmaster classifications. We worked through the usual issues of . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 25, 2000

Army Highlights Cyber Risks: Control of Military Systems By Hackers

Army officials are worried that sophisticated hackers and other cybercriminals, including military adversaries, may soon have the ability to hack their way into and take control of major military weapon systems such as tanks and ships. Speaking this month at . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 21, 2000

Exploring Physical Security's Influence On Cyber Defense Strategies

"The dominion frequently influenced by hackers and their unsavory, computer counterparts is the Internet. With all its related internal and external company networks, email systems, web sites and other online businesses, thieves and vandals have a cornucopia of interesting targets . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 20, 2000

Denial Of Service Attack on Brazilian Government Site March 15

Media reports said that a Brazilian government Web site was brought down on Mar. 15 by unknown hackers. The hackers are said to have used denial-of-service techniques to effectively shut down the Web site of the Brazilian telecommunications regulatory agency. . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 19, 2000

SAINT 2.0 Released: Network Security And Administration Tool

The latest version of SAINT has been released. "SAINT is the Security Administrator's Integrated Network Tool. In its simplest mode, it gathers as much information about remote hosts and networks as possible by examining such network services as finger, . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 16, 2000

10 Essential Steps for Small Businesses to Combat Cyber Threats

"What should a small business do to protect itself against Internet sabotage and possible hacker attacks on its computers? A: The California Society of Certified Public Accountants suggests several ways to protect against e-terrorism, random hackers and computer viruses. . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 16, 2000

E-Business Security Guidelines After Recent DoS Attacks

A consortium of key Internet businesses has formed an industry task force aimed at spreading the gospel of e-business security -- particularly to medium-sized, Web-based companies -- in the wake of the recent denial of service attacks. . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 16, 2000

Washington State: Court Strikes Down Anti-Spam Law Ruling

In a ruling on Tuesday, a county Superior Court judge dealt a blow to Washington State consumers, as well as to the state's tough anti-spamming law, when he ruled that regulation of e-mail by the state was unconstitutional. . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 15, 2000

Effective Strategies Against DoS Attacks in Linux Systems

Terry Dawson, co-author of the Linux Network Administrator's Guide, takes a "Linux-focused look at denial of service attacks and what we can do as responsible Internet citizens to assist in preventing them." [Found on LinuxToday] . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 12, 2000

Enhancing Linux Security With Open Source Tools and Strategies

"Linux possesses a stable, robust, open-source kernel whose quality is subject to daily scrutiny by thousands of “power users

Anthony Pell
Mar 06, 2000

Exploring Biometrics for Online Fraud Prevention and Identity Security

Anne Chen of ZDNet writes..."In any given James Bond movie, 007 will be subject to an iris scan, a hand print scan or voice analysis by technology that secures and verifies his identity. All the cool gadgets, fictional or not,make . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 06, 2000

FBI Investigates Teen Hacker Coolio Linked to Multiple Cyber Attacks

"... MSNBC has learned that several of Coolio’s associates are cooperating with federal authorities and have named the teen-ager as the culprit in the original attacks. MSNBC has also learned that the FBI executed a search warrant at Coolio’s New . . .

Anthony Pell
Mar 01, 2000

DDoS Attack Analysis and Prevention Strategies by Gene Kim

Gene Kim talks about the recent DDoS attacks, some insight as to what the next attack is likely to be like, and what needs to be done to prevent it from occuring. . . .

Anthony Pell
Feb 29, 2000

Microsoft’s Modifications To Open Standards In Windows 2000

"In a move that company detractors said is another sign of its infamous 'Embrace, Extend, Extinguish' strategy, Microsoft has used an open Internet security standard in its Windows 2000 operating system and made modifications without openly documenting its changes." . . .

Anthony Pell
Feb 29, 2000

NSA Defends Eavesdropping Policy for Privacy Rights Protection

"We want to assure you that the NSA's activities are conducted in accordance with the highest constitutional, legal and ethical standards, and in compliance with statutes and regulations designed to protect the privacy rights of U.S. persons". . . .

Anthony Pell
Feb 28, 2000

FBI Website Temporarily Unavailable Following DoS Attack by Hackers

"The FBI acknowledged today that electronic vandals shut down its own Internet site for hours last week in the same type of attack that disrupted some of the Web's major commercial sites. The bureau's Web site, www.fbi.gov, remained inaccessible for . . .

Anthony Pell
Feb 26, 2000

University Security Initiatives: Enhancing Protection Against DoS Attacks

Efforts continued this week to help universities shore up security with stronger password protection and secure communications. Four vendors, led by the SANS Institute, a think tank that specializes in security, next week will announce they are teaming up to . . .

Anthony Pell
Feb 25, 2000

Denial Of Service Attacks: Threat Assessment And Impact Analysis

Upside Today writes, "You can almost hear the parchment easing out of the laser printers at Yahoo:Wanted:Dead or AliveMixter, Coolio, Mafiaboyor anyone responsible for the 2/8/00 crippling of the Yahoo network . . .

Anthony Pell
Feb 22, 2000

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