UK Officials arrest 20 suspected CD Piraters
More than 20 people have been arrested after officials seized more than 8,500 pirate master CDs and copying equipment. [The Register]
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E-mail Greeting Card Hides Porn Ads that Spread!
The e-mail looks harmless enough: A link to a greeting card that appears to be sent by a friend. But clicking on the link can place porn images on a desktop, download a barrage of x-rated ads, or send similar e-cards to those listed in Outlook's address book. There is no downloadable e-mail attachments to install or programs to run.
Databases Helped catch the Sniper
I like technology criminals hate technology. 30 years ago if this sniper would have been on the loose the police organizations would have had there hands full. The recent case in DC showed that the authorities had a major problem on there hands and were able to make arrest almost soley on the databases that store the mundane every day
Largest Internet Denial of Service Attack Ever
It appears 13 primary gateways were hit very hard and most failed to cope with the attack. Although only lasting about a hour it has gotten some very high level attention. [Washington Post Technical]
Microsoft Hacked
Seems the boys over at Microsoft had there site hacked and they have the FBI in investigating. I wonder if my site got hacked if the FBI would come over and investigate for us. [PCWorld]
RIAA Sues Radio Stations for Giving Away Music
In a odd twist of Ripleys Believe it or not there is an amazing story on Onion today that is going to make you laugh for about the next week. THIS IS THE STORY OF THE MONTH. I am sitting here with my JAW dragging on the floor to think that the RIAA could be so freakin stupid. I just
Hoaxes and the Internet
These hoaxes all have one thing in common. Can you spot it? See if you can figure out which ones are the hoaxes and drop me a comment. Todd..