CRIME FW: NIPC Daily Report 17 Jan 02

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Date: Thu Jan 17 2002 - 08:06:45 PST

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    NIPC Daily Report                                                   17 
    January 2002
    
    The NIPC Watch and Warning Unit compiles this report to inform 
    recipients of issues impacting the integrity and capability of the 
    nation's critical infrastructures.
    
    Solaris security hole opens way for online intruders.  A security flaw 
    in Sun's Solaris operating system has been exploited in an attempt to 
    launch a series of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks in the US. 
    Researchers claim someone used the two-month old security loophole in 
    Solaris to try to start a series of DoS attacks on several online chat 
    servers.  It's the first time that researchers have seen the Solaris 
    'buffer overflow' security issue exploited in the wild. (Silicon.com, 16 
    JAN)
    
    South Korea fights sharp increase in computer-related crimes.  According 
    to National Police Agency (NPA) statistics, computer crime has increased 
    about 300 percent in four years.  In response, the NPA will establish 
    within its 14 regional affiliate agencies a nationwide cyber-crime 
    investigation network.  In October, the NPA will host an InterPol 
    conference to strengthen ties to international cooperatives combatting 
    sophisticated computer crimes.  (Seoul Yonhap, 16 JAN)
    
    Latest aviation security improvements announced.  Transportation 
    Secretary Norman Mineta says airlines will meet a congressionally 
    mandated requirement to begin screening all checked passenger bags by 
    Friday, January 18.  A multi-layered system involving explosives 
    detection, computer-assisted passenger screening, K-9s, and manual 
    searches will be used.  Separately, the DOT will form a senior advisor 
    program to bring private sector best practices to the Transportation 
    Security Administration (TSA). (Dept. of Transportation Website, 16 JAN)
    
    NIST drafts contingency plan to continue service in an emergency.  The 
    National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a draft 
    guide to help agencies develop contingency plans for information 
    technology systems so they can continue to perform their mission during 
    and after an emergency.  The special publications developed by NIST's 
    Computer Security Resource Center are intended to provide guidance for 
    agencies trying to comply with congressional mandates and Office of 
    Management and Budget requirements.  It is particularly relevant in the 
    homeland security environment. 
    http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2002/0114/web-nist-01-16-02.asp. 
    (Federal Computer Week, 16 JAN)
    
    Pipeline infrastructure protection measures published.  The 
    Transportation Department's  Research and Special Programs 
    Administration has published a series of rules to improve integrity 
    management and safety programs for the nation's pipeline systems.  Last 
    month,  "The Pipeline Infrastructure Protection To Enhance Security And 
    Safety Act," was introduced in Congress.  Key security elements of the 
    proposed legislation include directing pipeline operators to take 
    corrective action to remedy unsafe conditions, and to establish security 
    procedures to be implemented in the event of an attack.  (Committee on 
    Transportation and Infrastructure, 16 JAN)
    
    Valentine's Day scam.  Authorities moved quickly to shut down the latest 
    "InstaKiss" Web site designed to dupe AOL users into giving up their 
    account passwords in exchange for an electronic smooch.  With 
    Valentine's Day approaching, security experts warned that similar scams 
    are likely to resurface elsewhere on the Internet.  (NewsNow, 17 JAN)
    



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