Wired News: Whistle-Blower’s Evidence, Uncut
The online version of Wired magazine has posted one of the key documents in the AT&T wiretapping case. The document which I’ll mirror here goes into great detail about the history of the events in question. The implications of this document, if true, are pretty scary. If his claims are true, and they seem to be… AT&T and other major telecoms have been spying on us at the behest of the government since 2002.
Blue Security folds under spammer’s wrath
Blue Security, the antispam service that automatically sent opt-out messages for its subscribers shutdown it’s service as it’s battle with the internet’s criminal underground escalated. What this highlights is the raw power held by internet criminals and the botnets they control. I think this is an example of why security professionals should avoid a direct response to internet attacks and rather use logging and filtering techniques. Instead of making yourself a target, you’ll block most of the harmful effects while at the same time gathering information on the attack that can be useful in prosecuting the offenders.
Symantec attempts to halt Vista with lawsuit
With the breakdown of negotiations between Microsoft and Symantec over the continued use of storage tools originally licensed for use in Windows 2000, the 2 companies will be heading to court to settle the matter. If Symantec’s claims are upheld in court I would expect MS to pay damages and relicense the software. I wouldn’t expect this to have any effect on the use of current versions of Windows. However, this case will likely push back further the release date of Vista.