Security News

Alleged Cisco hacker convicted in Sweden, bewails fate 21 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
A 19-year-old convicted of hacking several Swedish university and research systems -- and suspected of cracking servers at Cisco -- bewails his conviction on seven charges of unauthorized access, saying authorities have "destroyed his life before I'm even a grown-up."

Source: Computerworld

Microsoft confirms that XP contains random number generator bug 21 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows XP is plagued by the same encryption flaws Israeli researchers recently unveiled in Windows 2000; a fix will be included in the XP SP3 due out next year.

Source: Computerworld

Free software group files copyright lawsuits 21 Nov 2007 08:30 GMT
A dispute between two firms and representatives of the open-source movement appears to be heading to court. The Software Freedom Law Center alleges that the two firms are distributing software in violation of the GNU GPL (General Public License).

Source: Computerworld

Targeted e-mail attacks spoof DOJ, business group 20 Nov 2007 19:15 GMT
Security expert says latest attacks part of an escalating problem. Availability of toolkits, rise of social networks are making it easier for phishers. Images: Customized e-mail attacks Security experts warned this week of two separate e-mail attacks launched Monday that take aim at specific individuals within corporations....
Source: ZDNet

UK data loss scandal could force banks to close accounts 20 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
Data on 25 million UK children has gone missing, and U.K. banks may be forced to take drastic measures to protect the kids in case the information has fallen into the hands of some modern-day Fagin.

Source: Computerworld

Are XP, Vista vulnerable to random number generator attack? 20 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
A flaw in Windows 2000's random number generator is a vulnerability -- but not a security vulnerability, according to Microsoft Corp.

Source: Computerworld

FCC awards spectrum to public safety group 20 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
The FCC awards 10MHz of spectrum to the Public Safety Spectrum Trust, which will use it to build out a nationwide emergency communications network.

Source: Computerworld

Calif. secretary of state sues e-voting vendor over hardware changes 20 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
California Secretary of State Debra Bowen's office has filed suit against e-voting hardware vendor Election Systems & Software over internal changes made to the companies' machines that the state has not approved.

Source: Computerworld

Opinion: VoIP security industry -- Guilty as charged 20 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
VoIP is, in essence, a time bomb, poised for a massive exploit, says Paul Simmonds.

Source: Computerworld

Swatters tricked AT&T while making fake 911 calls 20 Nov 2007 10:51 GMT
A group of 15-20 online pals who engaged in a spate of 911 spoofs for fun and "power" are making their way to court, where six-figure fines and prison time may await. An investigator describes the pack as having "limited social skills."