Computer Security Incident Handling Guide released!
Do you want to learn how to handle a DOS attack or similar types of security issues "NIST" has released a 148 page report. [Slashdot]
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January 2004
119 posts
DeCSS case dropped
A long battle against an individual hosting the DeCSS code and other web sites that had carried the DeCSS code was dropped today. Even though a court ruling against 2600 several years ago found it illegal for websites to carry the code the DVD copy control association has decided to move on. Ziff Davis did make a mistake in their
Network Associates to fight Spyware
Hopefully the makers of Mcafee can find spyware better then their software finds virus's as they have launched a spyware product today. [ZDNet]
Spirit Rover on Mars in Trouble!
Apparently they have a serious problem with the Rover on Mars it is not communicating as it should be. Re-cap of the 22 Jan press briefing here.
Isn’t it great to be watching the Spirit Rover do it’s thing!
I get all worked up every-night when I come home to read what the Spirit Rover has been up to. Thank goodness for a couple of bloggers who have been typing up the press releases. NASA sure as hell doesn't release transcripts. I sit my kids around the computer every night and we talk about what the Rover has been
Find me a keyboard to re-boot my Watch please
Seems Microsoft's SPOT watches are prone to crashing and cannot take static discharge hits very well. [The Register]
532 poor saps getting sued by the RIAA
Well the RIAA who continues to strong arm consumers in Mafia like tactics have went after 532 more file swappers. I wonder how many 12 yr olds and grandparents they are going to get this time. [ZDNet]
Have a camera phone scan a barcode?
Imagine using your cell phone to scan a barcode then getting a coupon to Amazon or product information or even competitive pricing. Stores are going to hate these phones. [Wired]
Want to know what happens when the FBI comes knocking
I just wonder how many people in the United States have their computers seized every year from Law Enforcement? Well if you want to know how it goes down read this. [squeedlyspooch.com]
Spirit Rover readies to grind into a Rock
The Spirit Rover Mars mission is going well and the Rover is performing all required functions. Scientist have been getting a bonanza of information back and will soon be grinding into there first rock. [NASA JPL] Meanwhile Opportunity is scheduled to land on the 24th so we will continue to have a great deal of Mars Exploration in the coming
Wired comes out with 2003 Vaporware Awards
It is always interesting to see who's product never materialized or simply did not work as advertised. [Wired]
AOL to offer movies on-line
It was the .99 cent MP3 now standby for the .99 cent movie. Seems a little hard to believe but heck if Blockbuster can rent DVD's for $5.00 then it makes sense that someone could deliver in on-line for .99 cents. I am just wondering how long it will take to download it, second this will have to be tied
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