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Monthly Archive for November, 2007

The Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) Initiative?

Posted in NSF, News, OMB, Policies on Nov 27th, 2007

“The very concept of information security has undergone a massive refinement over the last decade. Once confined to methods for keeping potentially harmful users out, security is currently much more focused on enabling users to extract value from computing infrastructure—that is, security is concerned with letting the right people access the right information and services [...]

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Confusion is a Phisher’s Best Friend

Posted in Phishing on Nov 13th, 2007

“If you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention.” — Tom Peters
Perception is not reality. Figuring out what is real can be very confusing. Phisher’s prey on confusing and scaring people enough that they can be lead to clicking on a link, entering personal information, and even calling a phone number. [...]

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The Russian Business Network is Moving to China?

Posted in Opinion on Nov 7th, 2007

“The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.” — Abraham Lincoln

Some stories are just too interesting not to share. The Russian Business [...]

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