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VIRUS ALERTS !!!!
October 29th, 2003
W32.HLLW.Franriv is a worm that attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network
Systems Infected:Windows 2000, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Click the link below for removal instructions and a list of other virus threats
In the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, a computer program
tries to take over the world. Is this just science fiction, or could
it really happen?
Find out how close we really are to creating machines
that can think for themselves in our topic on artificial intelligence
(AI) .
Microsoft Bounty on Virus Writers Anti-Virus Reward
Program offers cash for conviction of worm originators.
Spam, I Am
We do not like spam. We do not like spam in any shape or color. Ironically, the widespread use of mail filters and other anti-spam actions is crippling confidence in all e-mail.
Wal-Mart: Big bucks in tracking tech
Wal-Mart plans to spend $3 billion over the next several years on a new inventory tracking technology that uses radio frequency signals to keep tabs on merchandise, sources familiar with the project said.
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Most large businesses and government agencies in the US
have been the victim of computer crime which has cost them millions of
dollars, researchers say.
A survey by the Computer Security Institute and the Federal
Bureau of Investigation
found that 85% of respondents had detected security breaches of their
computer systems last year.
While most organizations were reluctant to put a figure on
their financial loses, a third said security breaches in 2001 had cost
them $377m, compared to $265m in 2000.
"The results of this year's survey again demonstrate the
seriousness and complexity of computer crime," said Bruce Gebhardt,
director of the FBI's Northern California office.
Theft of secrets
For the survey, the Computer Security Institute
interviewed 538 computer security experts in business, government
agencies, medical institutions and universities.
As in previous years, the most serious financial
losses occurred through theft of proprietary information.
"Theft of trade secrets takes place despite the
presence of encryption," said Patrice Rapalus, director of the Computer
Security Institute.
Virtually all the organisations had been attacked
by computer viruses last year. But one of the most
common forms of attack was one of the least damaging.
Some 90% of organizations said they had been
victims of website defacements in 2001, a rise from 64% in the previous
year.
Another common breach was employees abusing their
internet privileges, such as downloading pornography or pirated
software.
"Net abuse flourishes despite corporate edicts
against it," said Patrice Rapalus.
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2001 computer crime survey
85% Detected security breaches 36% Reported intrusions to the police 94% Detected viruses 38% Detected denial of service attacks |
Fighting Cybercrime
He urged companies and the government to take a more
aggressive and coordinated approach to fighting computer crime.
"Organisations that want to survive in the coming
years need to develop a comprehensive approach to information security,
embracing both the human and technical dimensions," he said.
"They also need to properly fund, train, staff and
empower those tasked with enterprise-wide information security."
The US Department of Justice is working with
Congress to toughen existing cybercrime legislation.
In response to the growing threat from
cybercriminals, the FBI has set up the National Infrastructure
Protection Center and regional Computer Intrusion Squads have been
created in several offices throughout the US.
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