**************************************************************************** >C O M P U T E R U N D E R G R O U N D< >D I G E S T< *** Volume 3, Issue #3.14 (April 26, 1991) ** **************************************************************************** MODERATORS: Jim Thomas / Gordon Meyer (TK0JUT2@NIU.bitnet) ARCHIVISTS: Bob Krause / Alex Smith / Bob Kusumoto GAELIC GURU: Brendan Kehoe +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ CONTENTS THIS ISSUE: File 1; Moderators' Corner File 2; Comments on your comments on Len Rose File 3; Moving toward Common Ground? Reply to Gene Spafford File 4; CERT Advisory - Social Engineering File 5; And Fox is after the Hollywood Hacker? File 6; MONDO -- GREAT NEW 'ZINE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ USENET readers can currently receive CuD as alt.society.cu-digest. Back issues are also available on Compuserve (in: DL0 of the IBMBBS sig), PC-EXEC BBS (414-789-4210), and at 1:100/345 for those on FIDOnet. Anonymous ftp sites: (1) ftp.cs.widener.edu (192.55.239.132); (2) cudarch@chsun1.uchicago.edu; (3) dagon.acc.stolaf.edu (130.71.192.18). E-mail server: archive-server@chsun1.uchicago.edu. COMPUTER UNDERGROUND DIGEST is an open forum dedicated to sharing information among computerists and to the presentation and debate of diverse views. CuD material may be reprinted as long as the source is cited. Some authors, however, do copyright their material, and those authors should be contacted for reprint permission. It is assumed that non-personal mail to the moderators may be reprinted unless otherwise specified. Readers are encouraged to submit reasoned articles relating to the Computer Underground. Articles are preferred to short responses. Please avoid quoting previous posts unless absolutely necessary. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DISCLAIMER: The views represented herein do not necessarily represent the views of the moderators. Contributors assume all responsibility for assuring that articles submitted do not violate copyright protections. ******************************************************************** >> END OF THIS FILE << *************************************************************************** ------------------------------ From: Moderators Subject: Moderators' Corner Date: 26 April, 1991 ******************************************************************** *** CuD #3.14: File 1 of 6: Moderators Corner *** ******************************************************************** ++++++++++++++++++++ Mail and Corrupted Issues ++++++++++++++++++++ We received a number of notes asking about the resend of CuD 3.13. Our system is an IBM clone, and the mailer is patched in. When we have mail problems, we are not able to determine the status of any mail we send out because of the limited capabilities of the patch. On occasion, especially during net-jams, this leads to some readers receiving duplicate files. If a number of files are corrupted, as sometimes happens when the nets are jammed or a gateway is not operating properly, it is sometimes necessary to resend a file or, in the case 3.13, the entire list. Optimal size is about 40K, and the last issue ran well over that. To facilitate mailing, we deleted the single file that brought us to the 40 K file size and re-sent. If people are experiencing problems receiving CuD, drop us a note. We have also received on 23 April a horde of email posts dated between 30 March-2 April. The bulk of it seemed to originate from the west and southwest. We generally reply to posts on the same day they are received, so if you do not receive a reply, let us know. ++++++++++++ LET US KNOW IF YOUR ACCOUNT EXPIRES ++++++++++++ If your account is about to expire, please drop a note simply saying "unsub," and be sure to include at the bottom your account number. ++++++++++++++++ Information on subversive software wanted ++++++++++++++++ Gordon is in the beginning stages of research for a technical paper on 'subversive' software. The article will discuss software that has been written for unusual purposes and circumstances, not all of which may be legal. Examples in this "genre" would be 'Fuckin' Hacker', 'Code Thief', and 'Receipt Writer'. It would be helpful to gather as many examples as possible, from many different computer platforms. He is *not* seeking executable copies, but just the name and description of the program. Any additional historical information, such as author name, date, innovative features, etc would be a bonus. If you can recall having seen, used, or heard of any unusual software that you feel fits in this category He would appreciate it if you'd drop me a line. The article has not, as of yet, been slated for publication, but he will supply a finished copy to anyone who responds or requests one. The finished work may also appear in a future issue of CuD. Thanks for your time and assistance! Gordon Meyer 72307.1502@Compuserve.com GRMEYER (GEnie and Delphi) or via CuD at tk0jut2@niu.bitnet +++++++++++++++++++++ PhD Seeks info on Computer Security +++++++++++++++++++++ Paul Taylor, a PhD candidate in England, sent the following note along. He is doing some interesting research, and is trying to obtain additional data. +++++++ From: P.A.Taylor@EDINBURGH.AC.UK Subject: PhD Seeks Info on Computer Security Date: 18 Apr 91 14:17:16 bst I'm into the second year of a PhD looking at the rise of the computer security industry and the concomitant rise of cracking/browsing and viruses, here at the University of Edinburgh. Part of my research involves e-mail interviews and questionnaires. If you would be willing to take part in it, then please get in touch. I'll send you a yes/no type questionnaire and after that if you are willing, a set of questions designed more to start a dialogue about some of the issues surrounding computer security, which could form the basis of an on-going e-mail interview to be acknowledged or kept anonymous in my final thesis, depending on the wishes of the respondent. ALL MY WORK IS FOR PURELY ACADEMIC PURPOSES AND TOTAL CONFIDENTIALITY IS GUARANTEED. IF IN DOUBT AS TO MY ACADEMIC STATUS PLEASE CONTACT ME AND INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION CAN BE SUPPLIED. Thank you in advance, Paul A. Taylor, Depts of Economics and Politics, Edinburgh University. ******************************************************************** >> END OF THIS FILE << ***************************************************************************