The Russian security firm Kaspersky Labs says that the first e-mails infected with the MyDoom virus came from Russia. Furthermore, the name "andy" has been discovered inside the virus; the MyDoom.B variant also carries the signature, along with a brief message of apology.
The Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with CERT, has introduced a National Cyber Alert System. The new system will issue e-mail alerts "on computer security vulnerabilities, potential impact, and action required to mitigate threats, as well as PC security 'best practices' and 'how to' guidance."
A second version of the MyDoom virus has emerged, this one seeking to orchestrate a massive denial of service attack against both Microsoft and SCO. SCO is offering a $250,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the virus author.
The MyDoom virus, which is slowing Internet traffic and knocking out some corporate networks, will attempt to launch a denial of service attack against SCO in February.
"A technical review conducted by the British government has found several security flaws in products that use VoIP and text messaging, including those from Microsoft and Cisco Systems."
Adrian Lamo, the so-called "homeless hacker," pleaded guilty to a single count of computer damage. He likely faces six months to a year of house arrest.
Rapid recovery from a hack is important, but so is finding and closing the security hole. Windows XP's Network Monitor generates a complete log of all of your network traffic to help identify and repair security flaws
