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contributed by omega
32 original copies of BO2K where handed out at Defcon on CD. All with
personalised signatures from cDc members. Unfortunatley some, if not
all, where infected with the CIH virus. cDc has said that this was
completley unintentional and have posted a public apology on thier
website.
The Cult of the Dead Cow
ZD
Net
Copies of BO2K available on the official BO2K web site are not
infected and are available for download. cDc has said that as of 9pmEST
Thursday night that there has been over 50,000 downloads of the software
from the official site. This demand has caused the web site to be
unreachable at times.
BO2K
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contributed by Eric Ruppenthal
Back Orifice 2000, trojan/virus or remote admin tool? cDc says one thing
and the Anti-Virus companies say another. This article examines the
total power and control of Anti-Virus companies to squash competition.
Buffer Overflow
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contributed by Weld Pond
The computer systems at the Ocean Trails golf course on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula have been broken into. The devestating attack wiped out files
ranging from payroll data to email. The intruders left a message for
developers on a company computer terminal that read, "Got ya . . . !"
LA
Times
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contributed by Weld Pond
Do people want privacy or not? The most recent survey seems to indicate
that most people are more than willing to give out personal information
for a few trinkets, cents off at the grocery store or other doodads. Are
consumers being swindled? Are they getting fair market value for thier
personal info?
NY
Times Syndicate
AltaVista is the next company to do just that. By giving away free
Internet access in exchange for personal information it reinforces the
idea that it is ok to sell off your personal info.
ZD
Net
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contributed by Jordan
This isn't really a con but we thought it deserved mentioning. Geek
Pride 99 will be held on October 1, 2 and 3, 1999 Boston, Massachusetts.
They have a pretty impresive line up of speakers. What is Geek Pride? I
don't know but it sounds cool.
Geek Pride
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contributed by Ryan
I know this is weeks old but Steve Wozniak is still updateing his web
site with new comments on the made for TV drama "Pirates of Silicon
Valley". In case you forgot the show tried to detail the events
surronding the early days at Apple and Microsoft. Steve Wozniak has a
unique perspective and I never tire of reading his comments. If you
haven't visited the site since the show aired it is worth a second look.
woz.org
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contributed by Space Rogue
Winn Schwatua, and others wore them during thier talks at Defcon.
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Check them out in the HNN Store Merchandise section. Get yours Today!
HNN Store
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contributed by Anonymous
Cracked
The following sites have been reported as cracked.
http://www.action-lane.com
http://www.alpine.com.au
http://www.autoshow.net
http://www.cnbca.com
http://www.cyberregistry.com
http://www.dragonfirecomics.com
http://www.engr.ukans.edu
http://www.fogodechao.com
http://www.itcsoft.com
http://www.tourism.gov.pk
http://www.universalpool.com
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