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contributed by dov
Zero-Knowledge Systems, a privacy software developer has demonstrated an
exploit designed to retrieve the controversial embedded serial number
from the Pentium III without the users knowledge even if the number has
been turned off. Intel recently released a program that allows people
to turn of the unique identifying number. Zero-Knowledge says that if
the number is on or off it does not matter, the number can still be
retrieved.
Zero
Knowledge
In a related story it looks like even some Pentium II laptop chips also
have serial numbers. Intel says "It was a mistake."
ZD
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contributed by k1w1
A New Zealand company, Renaissance, has fixed a problem with its web
site that that allowed users to access its entire invoice database. The
problem was only recently discovered but may have been in place since
March.
IDG News
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contributed by Anonymous
What is the worst thing that will happen on January 1, 2000? The power
going out? Empty Grocery Stores? Banks loose all your money? No, the
worst thing that will happen is public panic. Calm down already.
CNN
In a related story you might want to make sure that your toaster is Y2K
compliant. Who knows what chaos would ensue if people can't have their
bagels on New Years day. Calm down already!
CNN
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contributed by slineyp
An article in Air Force News admits that a web page on a system at
Ramstein Air Base in Germany was cracked on March 1. The crack was
detected by the Air Force Communication Electronic Readiness Team.
Air Force
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contributed by Anonymous
The U.S. Treasury Department has identified its top priorities for
protecting the nations banking information systems. While still in its
early states the financial industry trade group working with the
Treasury will begin coordinating all critical infrastructure protection
plans between the two groups.
Federal
Computer Week
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contributed by Space Rogue
Hurt by the increasing amount of laptop thefts companies are arming
themselves with the latest in physical and data security. Everything
from encryption to padlocks are being used to try and stem the rising
tide.
Nando
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