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U.S. Companies Report Six Annual Cyber Attacks and Data Risks

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A survey of American companies reveals that not only are companies' networks being attacked six or more times per year, but these attacks are becoming increasingly criminal in nature, compromising private information, destroying valuable data and exposing businesses to significant liability. . . .

Anthony Pell
Aug 07, 2001

Jam Echelon Day: Cyber-Protest Against Surveillance on October 21

Internet privacy activists and "hacktivists" have announced a day-long cyber-protest intended to jam a computer surveillance network whose existence isn't acknowledged by the governments said to run it. The activists set October 21 as "Jam Echelon Day," calling on individuals to . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 31, 2001

Activists Target U.S. Echelon Surveillance With Jam Echelon Day

A group of Internet activists hopes to bring attention to the controversial U.S.-led communications spy network Echelon with a "Jam Echelon Day." But privacy experts say the protest as planned will have a minimal effect on the sophisticated surveillance system. Organizers . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 27, 2001

Future of DEF CON Events: Seeking Community Feedback and Strategies

Having just finished my 9th DEF CON, I have a few thoughts - I am looking for feedback from the community to help decide the next steps for the future of DEF CON. First, let me give you a brief history so you can see where I am coming from and to allow you to decide where you think we should go in future shows.. . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 23, 2001

Sklyarov's Arrest Sparks Protests And Boycotts At Technology Conferences

A top Linux kernel hacker is calling for a boycott of technology conferences in the United States, but the Electronic Frontier Foundation is asking organizers of planned protests to put them on hold while it negotiates with Adobe for the release of Russian programmer Dmitry Sklyarov, who was arrested after speaking at Def Con in Las Vegas earlier this week.. . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 20, 2001

USENIX Symposium: Edward Felten's Research on Music Access Risks

The USENIX Association today confirmed the inclusion of a controversial research paper to its Security Symposium to be held in Washington, DC next month. The paper reveals inherent security risks with the recording industry's digital music access-control technologies. Dr. Edward Felten, . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 20, 2001

USENIX Symposium Explores Digital Music Security Risks and Controversy

NewsForge writes, "The USENIX Association today confirmed the inclusion of a controversial research paper to its Security Symposium to be held in Washington, DC next month. The paper reveals inherent security risks with the recording industry's digital music access-control technologies. Dr. . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 20, 2001

CERT Advisory: LDAP Denial Of Service And Unauthorized Access Risks

Several implementations of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) protocol contain vulnerabilities that may allow denial-of-service attacks, unauthorized privileged access, or both. If your site uses any of the products listed in this advisory, the CERT/CC encourages you to follow the . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 17, 2001

Shifts In Hacking Community At Def Con 2023: Professional Growth Observed

Is hacking starting to lose its culture? Though black clothing still dominated and clusters of hackers exchanging information was still the norm, the crowd at this year's Def Con was older and appeared to be far more professional. "It is more laid back this year," acknowledged Jeff Moss, the founder of the conference, now in its ninth year.. . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 16, 2001

Black Hat 2023: Hackers Collaborate With Officials on Internet Security

Hackers, computer security managers and law enforcement officials teamed up at this week's Black Hat Briefings conference to discuss their respective roles in securing the Internet and to urge attendees who engage in hacking activities to stay on the right side . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 16, 2001

Defcon Evolution: From Exuberant Party to Corporate Influence

For nine years, Defcon has been known as the world's most exuberant party for hackers and hacker hopefuls who gather in sin city for a rollicking good time. Conference organizers call it the "annual computer underground party for hackers," and Defcon . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 15, 2001

Black Hat and Def Con: A Dive Into Las Vegas Security Events

Las Vegas plays host to two separate security conferences this week--one for people who guard computer systems, another for those who break into them. System administrators and hackers, CIOs and script kiddies will all gather in the desert to trade information, . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 11, 2001

Exploring Rising Cyber Threats At Black Hat And Def Con 2023

Hacker conventions, such as those being held in Las Vegas this week, are no longer considered the sinister gatherings they once were. If the slot machines get a little screwy this week, casino detectives will have plenty of suspects. Thousands of computer hackers and security experts begin converging in Las Vegas Tuesday for the annual Black Hat Briefings and Def Con convention on computer security.. . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 10, 2001

Survey: IT Directors' Lack of Concern for Cyber Threats

Despite high profile security breaches the issue is still not a priority for many, a survey finds Half of IT directors are willing to bet less than £1 that their IT systems are safe from hacker attack, according to a . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 09, 2001

CIS Introduces Minimum Security Standards for Solaris and Linux

The Center for Internet Security (CIS), a coalition of internet user groups, yesterday released the first set of minimum security standards for operating systems. Starting off with specs for Solaris, the user group plans to introduce similar standards for Windows, as . . .

Anthony Pell
Jul 06, 2001

Explore Trends at Black Hat 2001 Cybersecurity Conference

The Black Hat Briefings is a conference for researchers, IT professionals and experienced security administrators. Every year, leaders in the security field are brought together to Black Hat to discuss the latest threats, trends, products, and influences in the Internet and . . .

Anthony Pell
Jun 25, 2001

ICANN Examines Privacy Concerns In Whois Database Study

The organization charged with managing the worldwide Domain Name System (DNS) has launched a study to gauge privacy concerns raised by the plethora of personal information contained in the "Whois" database, a publicly searchable resource used to determine the identity of . . .

Anthony Pell
Jun 13, 2001

OpenBSD License Change Affects Firewall Module Integrity

Maintaining the openness of OpenBSD got a little more complicated recently when the project leader of what may be one of the most popular modules in OpenBSD decided to re-word his home-grown license to specifically disallow modifications to the source code . . .

Anthony Pell
Jun 07, 2001

OpenPGP Alliance Omits Network Associates: PGP Security Implications

An organisation formed to promote compatibility between different implementations of OpenPGP standard does not include Network Associates, which is the main supplier of PGP-based encryption products for business. The OpenPGP Alliance, which was founded by PGP creator Phil Zimmermann, doesn't include . . .

Anthony Pell
May 31, 2001

Attrition's Closure of Web Defacement Archive Highlights Resource Issues

The Attrition staff outlines their decision to no longer maintain the Web defacement archive. "During this time, we have struggled to keep up various other sections of Attrition that have been a core part of the site. As the mirror grew and began to consume more resources, the other sections have found themselves on the backburner and rarely updated. In essence, what was once a hobby site run in spare time for fun has turned into a beleaguring second job. A job that comes with more headache, complaints, criticisms, slander and attacks than productive output or reward. . . .

Anthony Pell
May 21, 2001

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