contributed by kingpin
Comparing computer code to assassination, U.S. District Judge Kaplan ruled that 2600 Magazine must cease its practice of publishing DeCSS code. Judge Kaplan stated: ``Society must be able to regulate the use and dissemination of code in appropriate circumstances...'' We don't see the fit with the assassination analogy -- and furthermore, this ruling (if not overturned) could set a dangerous precedent with regard to freedom to publicize code vulnerabilities.

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contributed by turtlex
On Wednesday we covered a story describing one Napster supporter's efforts to spread the word via web site vandalism. Since then, the defacer known as Pimpshiz has knocked off a slew of sites using a Windows NT exploit. Pimpshiz offered his e-mail address for web site administrators to get the news on how they were attacked. Once again, the sites that were attacked don't really have anything to do with the recording industry or the case against Napster.

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contributed by John McCormac
The Eircom.net ISP has been attacked and the passwords of at least 30,000 of its subscription users have been compromised. This is not the first time that Eircom.net has had security problems as some of its web sites were cracked in December. This latest attack apparently allowed access to subscriber records. Speculation is still rife about this security breach and it seems that Eircom may have only recently discovered that it was compromised.

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contributed by Pyle
Using a JavaScript embedded in the body of an e-mail, "Blue Adept" showed the folks at ZKey that their private storage service is not necessarily private. Blue Adept's exploit allowed him to access account privileges of other ZKey users. While the company appeared to be a bit slow to respond to the advance warning that they were given, the hole is now patched.

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contributed by Pyle
AOL's Linux based OS that is in development for its next generation of internet connected devices has been leaked and has been publicly available on several sites for about a week. While AOL claims that the leak doesn't pose a threat to privacy of any of its users at the moment, some speculate that this early glimpse could help potential attackers learn to hide within AOL's system.

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contributed by Apocalypse Dow
A Korean web site, HackersLab.org, is inviting break-ins similar to eWeek's Openhack competition. The game has 14 levels and allows players to pass to the next level after a particular problem has been solved.

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contributed by g.machine
Philips Electronics and Levi Strauss are teaming up to offer "wearable electronics" to the world. While it's too soon to say whether or not this is marketing nonsense gone awry, some wonder whether the concept of the computer virus might take on new meaning... (See the Philips press release for silly pictures and all -- it must be Friday!)

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