Daily CyberCrime and Security Report for January 21, 2002

ABCNews: Is Cyber-Terrorism Next?
21-Jan-02 08:53:14 ET

Story Highlights:
"Terrorists have attacked Americans on airplanes, in buildings, and even those simply trying to open their mail..."

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"And as the war against the al Queda terror network in Afghanistan appears to be winding down, where could the terrorists strike next? Perhaps, cyberspace..."

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The Register: YIHAT Founder Kimble/Schmitz Arrested
19-Jan-02 19:33:41 ET

Story Highlights:
"In the movies, whenever a protagonist gets away with a big heist, we invariably see him passing safely through customs in the Caribbean or southeast Asia as the credits begin to roll..."

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"Perhaps this hackneyed Hollywood device was on Kim Schmitz's mind when he chose Thailand as his hideout from German authorities curious about his KimVestor Ponzi scheme..."

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Register: Windows Wipe Utilities Fail To Shift Stubborn Data Stains
21-Jan-02 14:36:02 ET

Story Highlights:
"Several Windows file-wiping utilities fail to completely wipe some files on Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP that use NTFS file systems, security researcher Kurt Seifried has discovered..."

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"It's unlikely that users store sensitive information using alternate data streams (which must be 'explicitly created,' as the advisory points out). However alternate data streams can provide a location where attack tools..."

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CNN: Despite More Spending, Dangers Lurk on the Net
21-Jan-02 11:15:52 ET

Story Highlights:
"Spending on Internet security continues to grow, yet the worldwide supernetwork remains more vulnerable than ever to viruses, break-ins and terrorism..."

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"Simply put, hackers are getting smarter, and computer networks are getting more complex and difficult to keep safe..."

Full Story on CNN

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