psychotronic420
July 17th, 2002, 07:16 PM
Hey kids have you seen the this one? This article smacks of big brother trying once again to control the world.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Keeping your home computer's antivirus software updated is not just sensible - it could be a way to demonstrate your patriotism.
Richard Clarke, the president's computer security adviser, said Wednesday that an upcoming national plan to protect cyberspace will include expectations for home users, as well as large companies and the government.
"Every American relies upon cyberspace and every American has to do something to secure their part of cyberspace," Clarke said of the plan, which will be released Sept. 19 in Silicon Valley
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The recommendations would not be mandated by law, Clarke said.
Clarke said the recommendations - which currently number 77 but could change before the official announcement - will include government-provided software and other tools to make them easier to implement. He declined to say what the specific recommendations are.
77!!!! government-PROVIDED software?!?!?!?!?! I don't know about you but I for one don't need GOVERNMENT software telling me if my machine is secure, I know how to secure it with out their help, please read the article
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20020717/D7KQTBU80.html
Looks like there is some heavy stuff coming down the pipeline all in the name of national security.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Keeping your home computer's antivirus software updated is not just sensible - it could be a way to demonstrate your patriotism.
Richard Clarke, the president's computer security adviser, said Wednesday that an upcoming national plan to protect cyberspace will include expectations for home users, as well as large companies and the government.
"Every American relies upon cyberspace and every American has to do something to secure their part of cyberspace," Clarke said of the plan, which will be released Sept. 19 in Silicon Valley
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The recommendations would not be mandated by law, Clarke said.
Clarke said the recommendations - which currently number 77 but could change before the official announcement - will include government-provided software and other tools to make them easier to implement. He declined to say what the specific recommendations are.
77!!!! government-PROVIDED software?!?!?!?!?! I don't know about you but I for one don't need GOVERNMENT software telling me if my machine is secure, I know how to secure it with out their help, please read the article
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20020717/D7KQTBU80.html
Looks like there is some heavy stuff coming down the pipeline all in the name of national security.