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SECURITY IN THE NEWS

updated on November 14, 2005
This report is available on the web at
http://www.thei3p.org/news/today.html



CYBERCRIME-HACKING
Hackers use Sony anti-copy software to hide in PCs:
        C-Net (Reuters), 2005-11-11


POLITICS-LEGISLATION
Showdown looms over U.S. Internet control:
        C-Net (Reuters), 2005-11-12
Data breach bills unlikely to pass before 2006:
        IDGnet, 2005-11-11


MALWARE
Trend backs down on MS Trojan claim:
        Techworld, 2005-11-14


TECHNOLOGY
Rainbow warriors crack password hashes:
        Security Focus, 2005-11-10
Vodafone licenses open-standard anti-piracy tech:
        C-Net (Reuters), 2005-11-11
New mobile Linux group launches:
        IDGnet, 2005-11-14


BEST PRACTICES & RISK MANAGEMENT
Sony rootkit prompts office clampdown on CD use:
        CNet, 2005-11-14
Vital data often stored on unsecured devices-survey:
        C-Net (Reuters), 2005-11-14


CIVIL & CONSUMER ISSUES
Sony to Suspend Antipiracy CDs:
        Wired (AP), 2005-11-11
Credit data for 3,600 people is stolen:
        SiliconValley.com, 2005-11-11
When it comes to numbers about ID theft, beware the hype:
        SiliconValley.com, 2005-11-14

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