“This week, warnings of DoS attacks, Carnivore, and RSA’s
algorithm continue to be in the news. Recently, top security
executives met to discuss the latest requirements and technologies
to provide early warnings and better preparation for DoS attacks,
and a Chicago-based R&D group has been asked to execute a
technical review of the Carnivore surveillance system.”
“Following CERT’s warnings of widespread attacks on servers, Red
Hat has now chosen to release automatic package update software.
The goal of this action is to provide an easier and more efficient
way for administrators to maintain the security of a Linux
system.”