Threat to corporate computers is often the enemy within

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Computer attacks in 1997 more likely came from disgruntled employees than from the Internet, according to an informal Computer Security Institute survey. More than 87% of the polled corporate, financial, government and university security managers blamed insider fraud or sabotage as the probable culprit for data security incidents. The incidents include theft of proprietary information, unauthorized access to a colleague's E-mail and storing digital pornography on a company computer. Several factors are contributing to the risk of insider attacks, according to security officials. Companies are extending insider privileges to a growing number of outside contractors who perform technical work. The demand for fixing year 2000 programming flaws has created a programmer shortage, which means companies are less selective in their hiring, according to the Gartner Group. Many companies decline to report any events to law enforcement agencies because the firms fear negative publicity, security analysts say.

Management issue, Data security, Data security issue

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Digital outlets for your holiday generosity

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Those interested in giving computer-related gifts may first consider donating time to teach computer skills. Volunteering time allows those with computer experience to help others who are not up-to-date in the information age. Elementary schools can frequently use volunteers to help teach computer skills or to take over the task of dealing with hardware problems. Those who have received unwanted trial disks in the mail from the online services may consider donating them to a community center. Users with a laptop and a modem could visit a retirement home and demonstrate the Internet or World Wide Web to residents. Senior citizens are frequently aware of and experienced with technology, with many using E-mail to communicate with family and friends. The Internet can reduce a senior citizen's sense of isolation by giving them access to classes or others with similar interests.

Forecasts and trends, Industry trend, Study and teaching, Social issue, Social conditions, Computer literacy

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The great domain name hunt

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New Internet users are experiencing challenges in creating personal, second-level Internet domain names because of the Internet's growing worldwide commercialization. The registration of 100 million Internet users is putting pressure on the Internet addressing system. Other obstacles include greed, government bureaucracy, national interest and unchecked consumer speculation. 'Dot com' represents the most prestigious personal domain, with more than 100,000 new entries per month. Users with common names may need to search among the more than 200 participating countries to register. Many of these nations relax their standards, as more than 70 do not require local residence. Netnames USA, a top domain name agent, charges $75 for each .com, .net or .org domain and $249 to arrange a national domain.

Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Domain names, Internet/Web technology, Internet address/domain name

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