Monday, August 25, 2003

What would Tom Ridge do?

This article from the New York Times looks at whether or not the Homeland Security Department can keep the Internet safe for surfing. Late last month, as the Blaster worm was emerging, but before it had made headlines, the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning. In the warning the department suggested that Internet service providers and other corporate network administrators <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/25/technology/25NECO.html">should shut off several network ports</A> to block the spread of the Blaster infection. Free registration is required to view this article.

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