Archive for June, 2002
ISPs should emphasize security to avoid DoS attack liability
Thursday, June 20th, 2002K. Narayanaswamy for Auerbach via TechRepublic: ISPs should emphasize security to avoid DoS attack liability
What is a BHO (Browser Helper Object)?
Tuesday, June 18th, 2002SpyWareInfo: 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, 2002IBM software aims to shut down ‘drive-by hacking’
Monday, June 17th, 2002IBM 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, 2002White 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, 2002Mozilla 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, 2002Glenn 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, 2002Bukys: Cisco PIX log file analyzer
Why PDF doesn’t suck: Guide for LaTeX users
Wednesday, June 5th, 2002Why PDF doesn’t suck: Guide for LaTeX users. Where to get free Type 1 fonts. [kuro5hin.org]
