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It is being reported that the Federation Against Software Theft is preparing to target UK businesses whom have been identified as downloading illegal software from P2P networks such as Kazza.
What are the likely repercussions for those businesses being targetted following the investigation? Try seisure and confiscation of equipment, an unlimited fine and up to 10 years in prison for copyright infringement. They may also be publically names and shamed for using illegal software.
A word of warning: illegally downloaded software may contain viruses, trojans or other nasties that could compromise your business systems. It is also becoming more likely for important security updates and patches to be unavailable to the business as software vendors improve anti-piracy measures. Without effective patching, the software may open a gapping hole in a companies IT infrastructure, straight through to the corporate secrets and core business data. Do you really want your business jewels being stolen from your systems?
Businesses who can’t afford commercially licensed software may wish to look towards the open source community to find a worthy replacement application that will provide the needed business functionality.
This Microsoft Japan advert shows graphically what the bad guys get up to on your computer with your credit cards and even your children! It is in Japanese but you’ll still get the meaning.
Only a few months after launch, the Xbox 360 has been official hacked and its copy protection defeated. Video proof of the hack is shown HERE.
It won’t be long before the mod will be available at a market stall near you! However, be warned that Microsoft will most probably be able to detect and fix this hack, with potentially nasty ramifications for you.
Have a read at Xboxic interviews 360 firmware hacker for the full details.
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Wordpress has just announced an important security update that fixes some recently discovered vulnerabilities. All Wordpress users should upgrade.
A useful list of lessons and resources for learning Cryptography has been compiled by Lanaki:
Internet Security for Kids is a useful compilation of resources for parents wishing to understand the risk of their kids using the Internet and how to keep them safe from predators. A must see for parents.
Some of the facts and figures make for alarming reading but being aware of the risks is the first step in mitigation and protection.
