New DOS tool overloads SSL servers with ease

Computerworld Security: October 25, 2011
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New DOS tool overloads SSL servers with ease

A newly released denial-of-service (DOS) tool can be used to bring down SSL
servers using an average laptop computer and a standard DSL connection.
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. FCC unveils tool to help small businesses plan for cyberattack
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2. Darlene Storm: ACLU: FBI mapping and suspicionless spying, violate 1st, 4th and 14th amendments
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3. Microsoft's YouTube channel gets hijacked and wiped clean
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4. Fraudsters find creative ways to abuse e-commerce sites
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FCC unveils tool to help small businesses plan for cyberattack

With hackers increasingly setting their sights on small businesses, the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission said Monday it will provide an online tool to
help those businesses develop a cybersecurity strategy.
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Darlene Storm: ACLU: FBI mapping and suspicionless spying, violate 1st, 4th and 14th amendments

Another day, another report of FBI unlawful domestic spying that is stomping the
Constitution in the name of national security. The ACLU uncovered more illegal
and abusive government surveillance of innocent Americans that is in direct
violation of the First, Fourth and 14th Constitutional amendments.

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Microsoft's YouTube channel gets hijacked and wiped clean

Microsoft's official YouTube channel was hijacked on Saturday and all videos
hosted on it were temporarily removed. The hacker replaced them with others
claiming that Microsoft is holding a contest.
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Fraudsters find creative ways to abuse e-commerce sites

Even if your company website is secured with the latest software patches and has
been tested by ethical hackers, it doesn't mean the scammers will stay away.
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