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The myth of the cyber-meltdown: The myth of the cyber-meltdownThe very reason hardware DRM is required.If our data was protected with hardware level CPU DRM, stealing the information would become useless.Larger IssuesAny given intrusion might be patched or traced to it's source. It leaves us swatting flies forever. The problem of insecurity, large or small...; Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Monoculture, computer, cyber-meltdown, attack, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-08-26
The myth of the cyber-meltdown: We've all heard of the impending doom of the cyber-meltdown by all the so-called experts in cyber-terrorism but unfortunately they couldn't be further from the truth. There will be no cyber-meltdown in the form of a massive cyber-attack that will cripple the Internet and IT infrastructure. Not only...; Tags: cyber-meltdown, cyber-intrusion; Blog posts 2005-08-26

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Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including the TiVo HD XL, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50, and the Dish Network's newest digital TV converter box. by CNET News.com; Tags: Photograph, Tv & Home Theater, TVs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-09-06
Chrome's new EULA drops wide-ranging claims to user content: Chrome's new EULA drops wide-ranging claims to user contentChrome's new EULA drops wide-ranging claims to user contentIt was no mistake. This was very intentional. Does Google really think the public is that stupid? They wanted to retain all rights to YOUR property! And you wouldn't get anything...; Tags: legalese, Chrome, EULA, wide-ranging claim, Google Inc., new EULA, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-09-04
Bid to stop Large Hadron Collider fails but EU, US suits move forward: Bid to stop Large Hadron Collider fails but EU, US suits move forwardHere's what's going to happen:Here's what's going to happen:Someone will turn on a switch and we'll learn something new. What's going to happen in the LHC happens [i]trillions[/i] upon [i]trillions[/i] of times every day. If the...; Tags: Large Hadron Collider, move forward; Discussion threads 2008-09-02

Are gamers doping during tournaments?: It's not typical Toybox fare, but it made me wonder just what kind of "toys" people are keeping in their toyboxes these days. A fascinating recent Gameplayer interview chronicles some tokin' and smokin' at the World Cyber Games in Germany, with the Tournament Director's full knowledge: ...; Tags: Tournament, Knowledge, Director, Games, Policies And Procedures, Strategy, Personal Technology, Human Resources, Management, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-08-28
Hundreds of Dutch web sites hacked by Islamic hackers: In what appears to be a mass defacement, where several hundred domains take advantage of a shared hosting provider, starting as of this Friday, an Islamic hacker known as nEt^DeViL -- this is not the NetDevilz team that hijacked the DNS records of the ICANN and Photobucket in June --...; Tags: Web, Web Site, Hacker, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Hacking, Security, Internet, Marketing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-08-25
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are ZDNet's 10 favorite items from the past week, including a Logitech cordless mouse, a Sony Cyber-shot, and a Dell Latitude. by CNET News.com; Tags: Sony Cyber-Shot, Photograph, Mice, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-08-25
Typosquatting the U.S presidential election - a security risk?: Typosquatting the U.S presidential election - a security risk?Surely.If the RIAA is able to prosecute people for allegedly 'making available' a few music files then why are these 'cyber criminals' not pursued so vigorously? After all your average file sharer is not making any money out of it. ...; Tags: Government, Vertical industries, Cyberthreats, Spam, Typosquatting, U.S, security; Discussion threads 2008-08-21
Typosquatting the U.S presidential election - a security risk?: Cybercriminals know how to take advantage of anticipated traffic by abusing the momentum of a particular event, like the U.S presidential election in this case. Everyone, from scammers coming up with legitimately looking donation sites that they will later on spam, to the a bit more complex blackhat search engine...; Tags: Campaign, Domain, Internet, Security, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-08-21
Georgia conflict may mean the birth of modern cyber-warfare: Georgia conflict may mean the birth of modern cyber-warfareTaiwanI think an impetus for Red Flag Linux wqas the inability of Beijing to secure Windows against Taiwan, but my memory might be faulty.Cyberwar? You must be kiddind...I thought that word "war" is applicable for some serious events that have catastrophic consequences...; Tags: Government, Vertical industries, PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, Hacking, Saakashvili; Discussion threads 2008-08-12
Georgia conflict may mean the birth of modern cyber-warfare: As widely reported (ZDNet's Zero Day blog summarizes the events as well as anyone), Georgia government websites site down were attacked in just about the time frame as Russia's Prague 1968-style attack of the country. The question is, who's responsible? The Russian government appears to have managed to keep its...; Tags: Georgia, Attack, Russian Government, VNUnet, Government, Security, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-08-12
News to know: Cyber attacks; Google; Windows security; Gmail outage: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Georgia turns to Google's Blogger amid Russia onslaught Dancho Danchev: Coordinated Russia vs Georgia cyber attack in progress ZDNet UK: Georgia accuses Russia of co-ordinated cyberattack Video: Defcon: Where feds and hackers rub elbows News.com: Defcon ends...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Google Gmail, Larry Dignan, Russia, Windows Security, Cyberattack, Outage, Georgia, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows, Hacking, Security, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Operating Systems, Software; Blog posts 2008-08-12
Coordinated Russia vs Georgia cyber attack in progress: Coordinated Russia vs Georgia cyber attack in progressOffending messagesI would like to know what constitutes an 'offending message' and who makes the decision and on which criterion?Other than that, I want to say that Russia is being vilified in a similar way to Serbia when she fought against terrorisism directed...; Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, cyberattack; Discussion threads 2008-08-11
Coordinated Russia vs Georgia cyber attack in progress: In the wake of the Russian-Georgian conflict, a week worth of speculations around Russian Internet forums have finally materialized into a coordinated cyber attack against Georgia's Internet infrastructure. The attacks have already managed to compromise several government web sites, with continuing DDoS attacks against numerous other Georgian government sites, prompting...; Tags: Web, Russia, Web Site, Site, Cyberattack, Distributed Denial Of Service, Georgia, Attack, Alania TV, RIA Novosti, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Security, Internet, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-08-11
Georgia turns to Google's Blogger amid Russia onslaught: What do you do when your country is under attack by Russia and your government's Web sites pummeled by an alleged cyber attack? If you're Georgia you turn to Google, specifically Blogger. To get its message out, the government of Georgia is posting updates to Blogger and...; Tags: Google Inc., Russia, Georgia, Blogger, Government, Hacking, Web Site Development, Vertical Industries, Web Technology, Viruses And Worms, Security, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-11
News to know: Microsoft's Fiji; Apple; Green IT: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft finally speaks out on 'Fiji' Zack Whittaker: Windows Fiji: a world class failure Gallery: Windows Fiji - Screenshots right Gallery: Windows Fiji - Setup Garett Rogers: Google Translate for iPhone has...; Tags: apple iphone, larry dignan, green it, apple inc., microsoft corp., microsoft windows, e-mail, operating systems, software, online communications; Blog posts 2008-08-11
CBS Evening News: Cyber-security at the Olympics: Overseas travelers are being warned that personal information sent out electronically can be stolen. Bob Orr talks with National Counterintelligence Executive Joel Brenner on cyber-security in China.; Tags: cbs corp., cybersecurity, security, china; Videos 2008-08-08
CBS Video: Cyber Threat In China?: US intelligence officials warn that American visitors to the Olympics in China face a serious risk of having sensitive information stolen by cyber thieves. Bob Orr reports. by Larry Dignan; Tags: china, video, cbs corp., corporate communications, strategy, marketing, management, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-08
Will the Olympics melt the Internet?: Will the Olympics melt the Internet?Well...No one really watches the Olympics, so it won't be a test.ScalingThe Internet will be able to handle it... unless they use Twitter's servers.Umm...2006?The Internet didn't melt then.p2pusers already use p2p programs and they download a massive amount of GB/week of films, but the network...; Tags: Olympic Games, Internet; Discussion threads 2008-08-07