November 2007
America already is in a cyber war, analyst says →
SiliconValley.com - Part III: U.S. targets... →
I have been saying this since 2002. The more basic message, about law enforcement, I have been stressing in talks since 1992. Be sure to check out the other parts of the article.
Google's results lead to massive malware attack,... →
Microsoft confirms that XP contains random number... →
'Operational failure' misplaced records for 25... →
NIST Tech Beat - November 8, 2007 →
Another Round on Passwords →
The EDUCAUSE security mailing list has yet (another) discussion on password policies. I’ve blogged about this general issue several times in the past, but maybe it is worth revisiting.
Someone on the list wrote:
Here is my question - does anyone have the data on how many times a hack (attack) has occurred associated to breaking the “launch codes” from outside of the organization? The last...
Adding Math to List of Security Threats →
Possession of an abacus or calculator is not what they’re talking about — yet.
Hizbullah Spy in U.S. Govt.? | Newsweek Voices -... →
Very big “Whoops!”
15 Minute Lunch: Strap in, shut up and hold on.... →
I was an undergrad in 1977. I remember buying things from JC Penny. It is no wonder I need therapy.
Reverse engineering cracks Windows encryption →
U.S. targets terrorists as online thieves run amok →
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Religious scholars mull Flying Spaghetti Monster →
Report: China spies threaten U.S. technology -... →
Ex-security pro admits running huge botnet →
This is an example of why I am very hesitant to label people as “experts” or “researchers” simply because they tinker with the technology. If someone is building gasoline bombs in his garage, we don’t refer to him as a “chemistry expert” or a “chemistry researcher.” The best label for someone like this is “criminal.”
The uninvited guest: Chinese sub pops up in middle... →
Oops!
Update: Russian hacker gang vanishes day after... →
Not sure if this is good news or bad.
Intelligence deputy to America: Rethink privacy -... →
Methinks he misunderstands what anonymity is all about.
Thin Clients and The Enterprise →
We’ve been using SunRays in part of our set-up for years — they are a great technology. I’ve been advocating thing clients for over a decade. Not only are they better for security, but they enhance backups, licensing, and keeping software up-to-date.
Why VoIP is the next target for spammers →
This matches what I’ve been saying the last couple of years, most recently here.
More security education needed to avoid a... →
Some coverage of my appearance in Chicago yesterday.
About that awful, terrible, end-of-the-world Mac... →
Nice analysis of the underlying (non)story, albeit rather pejorative.
Man angry with son-in-law fingers him as terrorist... →
Are our authorities paranoid and stupid? Possibly so. I’m actually surprised that there isn’t more of this happening.
Suicide Bombing Makes Sick Sense in 'Halo 3' →
Interesting insight into suicide bomber mindset. Perhaps this will also have more impact online in future years.
10 ways the world could end (video) →
Gee, not one of them involves computing. Perhaps that’s a good thing.
Talk by Thomas Barnett →
Thought-provoking video of a talk by Dr. Barnett about the future shape of the military. Very interesting, and it has some very funny moments. Worth the 24 minutes or so to watch.