contributed by Code Kid
The debate rages on, release everything to the public or wait for the vendor? After reading the chain of events on the eEye web page it is hard to agree with Microsoft in this case. But what of future holes? Should everything be released at once or should time be given to the vendor and if so how much?

eEye Digital Security Team
Microsoft

ZDNet has posted several articles about this issue.
Chain of Events
Interview with eEye
Debate, Public Release Acceptable?
Vote

contributed by Weld Pond
Companies that manufacture toasters, cars, and other products are liable for defects in their goods but not software companies. According to the license agreements you agree to when installing software the manufacture is not liable for anything. Software is often shipped with humongous problems that the manufacturer knew about yet there is no accountability.

Boston Globe

contributed by mdfranz
Besides upgrading to glibc2 and Linux kernel 2.2.x, Trinux 0.61 now offers remote package loading via wget, updated versions of many of the tools you know and love (such as nmap and ntop) and new additions like hping, cgichk, mns, and SAINT (well, at least the scanner's underneath, who needs the sorry Web/CGI interface). Just like before, all on 2 floppies and without disturbing the other operating systems on your PC. The standard kernel now provides support for the most common Ethernet cards and with more reliable DHCP support, booting Trinux from your school/office PC has never been easier.

Trinux

contributed by Code Kid
The Electronic Transactions Bill, expected to be introduced in the Australian Parliament in the spring session, will give local police departments more authority when investigating computer crimes. Many computer crimes involve computer trespass and criminal damage neither of which has extra-territorial provisions. This new bill will give police powers to investigate crimes even when they originate outside their normal jurisdictions.

The Age

contributed by Weld Pond
The Australian Protective Service, similar in function to the US Secret Service has found that six of its members downloaded pornography over the internet while on the job. The Australian Defense Department is conducting an investigation.

32 Bits Online

contributed by Weld Pond
When all else fails claim a 'hacker' did it. After some customers received discounts of as much as 85%, Microworkz faxed at least one customer claiming that their security had been breached. Later when contacted by a reporter they denied it and claimed it was due to a software problem.

ZD Net

contributed by nvirB
In the first two quarters of 1999 viruses have costs US businesses 7.6 billion in lost revenue. Computer Economics of Carlsbad, California has completed a study that says the amount can be attributed to computer downtime and the expense of dealing with the virus infestations.

Wired
Fox Market Wire
Computer Economics, Inc.

contributed by tip
The latest and greatest issue of B4B0 has been released. Articles discuss issues on system/network security, humor, as well as dementia. Their primary focus has always been the liberation of normalcy, and hopefully the redline youth of the world will turn the new trend in the gospel sound.

B4B0

contributed by D4RKCYDE
D4RKCYDE have released f41th issue 7, the 3rd installment to the magazine. This issue contains even more than before, with in-depth articles such as '5ESS Compact Digital Exchanges' and 'Chronus ICMP Packet Timestamps' with much, much more.

f41th

contributed by Anonymous
San Diego and SurfWatch Block HNN
We have received an email report that HNN is now being blocked by SurfWatch and the San Diego School District. It is comforting to know that access to real information (not pornography or violence) is the cause behind the destruction of our youth today. Yes, all steps possible should be taken to shield younger minds from the truth, such as HNN, as young people may be permanently warped by such exposure.

Cracked
It looks like it has been a busy weekend for some. The following sites have been reported as cracked. (Note: There are two .mil domains in this list.)
http://www.metro.seoul.kr
http://pindar.ilt.columbia.edu
http://www.fpac.fsu.edu
http://www.gis.dk
http://cob-distance02.colorado.edu
http://shadowflax.cs.byu.edu
http://www.castnetcom.com
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu
http://www.ruckstuhlgaragen.ch
http://www.bpfa.com
http://www.catalogcafe.com
http://www.des.uwm.edu
http://insite.net
http://www.wabba.com
http://www.bisnet.scsu.edu
http://rs-nt-1.une.edu.au
http://www.cityhackers.com
http://www.hsd401.org
http://fjsrc.urban.org
http://www.communityofcaring.org
http://lhi5.ifsm.umbc.edu
http://uhec.udmercy.edu
http://www.earthforce.org
http://www.e-lawyers.net
http://www.dancinghands.com
http://www.coolkids.com
http://www.aggerholm.com
http://www.canada.org.mx
http://www.mightymedia.com
http://www.wib.lehigh.edu
http://www.nswcl.navy.mil
http://www.ntsc.navy.mil
http://armstrong.scu.edu
http://uhec.udmercy.edu
http://www.ameralert.com
http://www.autosportmag.com
http://www.futuristicsound.com
http://www.lyndalong.com
http://www.netpay321.net
http://www.ohioagent.com
http://www.showcase-newhomes.com
http://www.eurobasket99.com
http://plan.arch.usyd.edu.au
http://bluesroom.co.za
http://seekerz.co.za
http://www.good-design.com
http://www.xpandcorp.com