-----Original Message----- From: NIPC Watch To: Daily Distribution Sent: 2/15/02 5:50 AM Subject: NIPC Daily Report 15 February 02 NIPC Daily Report 15 February 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. US may retaliate with a military option if terrorists attempt or are successful with a cyber attack. Richard Clarke, head of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, advised the Senate Judicial subcommittee that a serious cyber attack is almost inevitable because it is cheaper and easier than a physical attack. He further noted that countries such as Iran, Iraq, North Korea, China and Russia have people trained in Information Warfare, but refrained from mentioning what level of cyber attack would lead to a US military response. (Associated Press, 14 Feb) DOT to pursue biometrics. The new Transportation Security Administration plans to incorporate biometrics into pilot programs at 20 airports nationwide in about six months. A task force, formed after 11 September, recently completed an analysis of biometric technologies that can be used to identify individuals. (Federal Computer Week, 14 Feb) .Net Security flaw exposed. There is a security flaw in Microsoft Corp.'s new .Net compiler that could lead programmers to unknowingly include buffer overflows in any code they write that relies upon the new .Net Framework. (PC Magazine, 14 Feb) Airline trade group says UWB will threaten airline safety. The nations leading airline trade group said the Federal Communications Commission's 14 February decision to authorize the use of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology will threaten aviation safety. UWB startups claim there is no interference threat to federal radio systems operated by the DoD, Federal Aviation Administration, NASA and other government agencies. (RCR Wireless News, 13 Feb) Government Renews Cybercrime Push. The US Department of Justice wants stronger legislation regarding cybercrimes, a goal that is counter to privacy advocates. The Bill also provides new guidelines to help determine sentencing based on whether an offense was committed for purposes of commercial advantage, private financial benefit, or the computer was being used by the US Government for national defense, national security, or administration of justice purposes. (CNET Network, 13 Feb)
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