Day: June 29, 2006

Whois data a key weapon in fraud fight, FTC says – CNET News.com

Whois data a key weapon in fraud fight, FTC says | CNET News.com For more info click on above link The Federal Trade Commission has made a pitch for open access to Whois, saying the databases are a key weapon in its fight against spyware and other Internet fraud. The agency on Tuesday called access to the Whois databases, which contain contact information for Web site operators, “critical to the agency’s consumer protection laws.” It was responding to a recommendation from a Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers committee to restrict use of the data to

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White House orders better security for sensitive data – CNET News.com

White House orders better security for sensitive data | CNET News.com For more info click on above link The U.S. government has 45 days to upgrade its security standards for protecting the data it holds on millions of U.S. citizens. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which operates under the White House, sent a “Memorandum for the Heads of Departments and Agencies” (click here for PDF) on June 23 requesting the implementation of new security standards and practices concerning data. The request comes in the wake of several embarrassing government security breaches due to losses of

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Coalition launches ID theft center – CNET News.com

Coalition launches ID theft center | CNET News.com For more info click on above link update A coalition of corporations, universities and federal law enforcement agencies on Wednesday opened the Center for Identity Management and Information Protection, whose mission is to research identity theft problems and solutions. The CIMIP will explore a range of identity theft topics, from its causes to the effect of regulatory action, to improvement in identification authentication systems. The coalition includes the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, LexisNexis, IBM, Utica College, Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University and Syracuse University. CIMIP is the latest

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Veteran Hollywood performer uses Paint Horses to make his dreams come true

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Although veteran actor and stuntman Robert Keith has been involved in Hollywood productions for more than 30 years, he considers Rangers & Outlaws, a Texas Ranger Wild West adventure stunt show, his most rewarding venture. The production, held annually at Six Flags Over Texas theme park in Arlington, Texas, has attracted more than 1 million people over the past five years. During that time, Keith has worked as creator, writer, director, stunt coordinator, manager and emcee for the popular show, which features American Paint Horses, pyrotechnic action, high falls and shootouts— all in the same

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