Archive for June, 2002

OpenSSH vulnerability could allow access

Tuesday, June 25th, 2002

OpenSSH vulnerability could allow access [The Macintosh News Network]

ISPs should emphasize security to avoid DoS attack liability

Thursday, June 20th, 2002

K. Narayanaswamy for Auerbach via TechRepublic: ISPs should emphasize security to avoid DoS attack liability

What is a BHO (Browser Helper Object)?

Tuesday, June 18th, 2002

SpyWareInfo: What is a BHO? and LOP.com
Microsoft: Browser Helper Objects: The Browser the Way You Want It
MickeyTheMan: BHO page, including links to BHO CAPTOR, BHO COP and (his favorite) BHO DEMON.

The Nando Times: Miscommunication After Flaw Found in Apache Server Software

Tuesday, June 18th, 2002

The Nando Times: Miscommunication After Flaw Found in Apache Server Software [Linux Today]

IBM software aims to shut down ‘drive-by hacking’

Monday, June 17th, 2002

IBM software aims to shut down ‘drive-by hacking’. CNET Jun 16 2002 11:16PM ET [Moreover - Tech latest]

White House Stressing Unorthodox in IT Security Fight

Tuesday, June 11th, 2002

White House Stressing Unorthodox in IT Security Fight Richard Clarke, cybersecurity adviser to the White House, has presented the possibility that unorthodox approaches may be taken by policy makers to induce private sector owners and operators of national critical infrastructures to harden and secure these assets. The administration is considering the idea of cybersecurity insurance for companies, coverage that would only be available if the company meets specific security criteria. Additionally, representatives from Clarke’s office have been considering the development of private sector certification program for cybersecurity companies. Cybersecurity companies could be certified to guarantee that there is a certain level of security expertise and knowledge. Clarke and other members of his office have been holding town meetings across the country to help foster a dialogue between the various parties responsible for the national critical infrastructure.

Mozilla 1.0 Released

Monday, June 10th, 2002

Mozilla 1.0 Released. The Mozilla open-source Web browser, which has probably been the most sharply scrutinized software development project in history, has reached version 1.0. Standards compliance has always been a primary goal of Mozilla, and XML standards have taken no back seat in the feature set. [xmlhack]

The Night the Lights Went Out in Wi-Fi

Sunday, June 9th, 2002

Glenn Fleishman: The Night the Lights Went Out in Wi-Fi
Robert Cringely: There’s a Big Threat to 802.11b Networking, Yet Nobody Seems to Care — Here’s Why

Cisco PIX log file analyzer

Thursday, June 6th, 2002

Bukys: Cisco PIX log file analyzer

Why PDF doesn’t suck: Guide for LaTeX users

Wednesday, June 5th, 2002

Why PDF doesn’t suck: Guide for LaTeX users. Where to get free Type 1 fonts. [kuro5hin.org]