Security and Encryption

Flaw Endangers Debian-Based Encryption Keys (eWeek)

17 May 2008

Officials with the Debian Project recommend that users re-create all cryptographic key material generated by OpenSSL versions starting with 0.9.8c-1.... SpamTitan - Virtual Email Appliance 99% Spam Detection, Kaspersky AV, Anti phishing, $550 for 100 users. Free Download 30 Day Trial Now!

Phreak-out over VoIP (vnunet.com)

16 May 2008

Clive Akass, Personal Computer World , Friday 16 May 2008 at 16:15:00 Users will get ripped off if operators don't implement encryption, warns industry specialist Phreaking, the hacking of telephone systems, has entered the VoIP age and could become a big problem unless operators tighten up their security, according to a VoIP specialist.... >  Read the full article ...

Defra deploys Vista, citing green credentials (ZDNet UK)

16 May 2008

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs expects the Microsoft operating system to reduce its carbon footprint while the BitLocker encryption system will boost security