Some recent inputs from the class

This CNN.com article about the arrests of three Spanish hackers was sent by Peter and a link to this free Webinar on the ten most amazing network failures was sent by Anand.

Comcast to try DNSSec

Please see this article from Network World. This seems to be a significant development towards securing DNS.

Malicious PDF files comprised 80 percent of all exploits for 2009

This annual threat report from ScanSafe talks about the big problem with malicious PDF files.

Flash Cookies, Passwords, Hacking

Here are three unrelated, but interesting articles:

1. An article on Flash cookies (courtesy Nathalie)

2. An article titled "Hacking for Fun and Profit in the Chinese Underworld" at NY Times

3. An article from MSNBC.com that says 73% of people use their banking passwords elsewhere

Ransomware 2.0

Please see this article from MSNBC.

Simple Passwords Still in Use

Please check this article from the NYTimes which describes how one in five web users still use passwords like "abc123". You may have to register to access NYTimes.

Buying a Botnet

Please see this link (courtesy Sanchith).