December 2003 - cypherpunks-legacy

Re: Cato forum on liquor advertising and electronic media
by Blanc 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Greg Broiles wrote: >Indeed - I frequently find myself wondering who really won the cold war. The >"free world" seems to be adopting the totalitarian/surveillance-state tactics >and behaviors usually ascribed to the nations which "lost" the cold war; but >the "losers" seem to have a much better grasp of the importance of human >freedom than the "winners" do. ..................................................... I think it's because, having suffered through many years of totalitarian beneficence, they know first-hand what it really means to live that way: whereas our friends & neighbors over here can only imagine the good things and "benefits" that they envision for everyone, the ones who have lived through it know what it really looks like and how it really feels to be on the receiving end. It is unfortunate that our innocence can be a drawback to realizing the effects or consequences of blanket policies, those one-size-fits-all arrangements which are supposed to "help us" into becoming better persons against our will. Reading history apparently doesn't make an impact on some people, sometimes they just have to be there, to see first-hand what it means to experience their grand designs. That's why I really wish that these people would get what they wish for - that they could live, with all voluntary parties in full consent, the kind of restrictive setups they are always calling for. I guess Singapore is the closest thing to that at this time, where they appear to live pretty much a pre-determined existence and don't leave, although they are free to do so. Too bad it's a small island and can't fit many more similarly minded types. Maybe one day in the future all the control freaks and their submissive followers will gravitate to certain parts of the world and everyone else to others, and there will be peace & happiness throughout the planet. :-) .. Blanc

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Re: Cato forum on liquor advertising and electronic media
by Blanc 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Tim May wrote: >By the way, the conventional (if flaky) wisdom in the 1950s was that >cigarette smoking was good for one's health (a "digestive"). Had the FCC >and FDA had the powers then that they have now, cigarette ads would have >been _required_. ...................................................... Just as the govt is inclined to keep databases of our sins, would it be nice to also have a long account of their faults, for posterity. Something to display in arguments and debates, to present to a candid world (in the words of the Declaration of Independence) just cause for our grievances against it and convincing proof why it is not wise to blindly follow leaders, for yay - sometimes they err, and sometimes one gets the shaft. There are many books presenting detailed accounts of govt follies, but had I the time & inclination I would arrange them into a database table for ease in appreciation, with categories like: Policy/Law Purpose Date Instigated Actual Effects/Consequences Date Retracted Results Not that I would want to create a dark picture of govt, but only to create a dark picture of the logic of those who would give us no choice in these matters.

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Latest info on new Microsoft Visual Tools
by VTDirector 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Hey developers, Don't miss out on the new capabilities of Microsoft's latest versions of the Visual Tools you depend on--including a brand new suite of tools called Visual Studio 97 development system. Microsoft has just introduced the following tools, each with new features and enhancements that can improve both your efficiency and integration with the Internet: * Microsoft Visual Basic programming system 5.0 -- Combine fast development and execution with the new Native Code compiler. Visual Basic is the most efficient tool for creating high-performance applications that integrate client/server technology with Internet technology. * Microsoft Visual C++ development system 5.0 -- This is the most powerful language for developing high-performance applications and components. Now, run everything faster, including existing code, with this version. * Microsoft Visual InterDev Web development system -- The newest member of the Visual Tools family, this integrated development tool for building Active Server Web applications increases Web developers' productivity and makes it easy to develop dynamic, database-driven Web sites. * Microsoft Visual J++ development software -- Create great 100% cross-platform Java code, or integrate it with your databases and existing applications. Put the powerful Java debugger and the fastest Java compiler to work for you. All this in a flexible, familiar IDE that is shared with Visual C++ and Visual InterDev. * Microsoft Visual FoxPro database management system 5.0 -- With improved performance, existing applications run up to 40% faster. This object-oriented development tool is the best way to build all types of database applications. But that's just the beginning -- Microsoft has even better news. If you use more than one Microsoft Visual Tool, you can get a value-priced suite of all five products for just about the price of two: Visual Studio 97. With it, you'll be prepared for any development challenge, from Windows-based solutions to Internet development to the most complex client/server applications.. Not yet sure? Then visit www.microsoft.com/visualtools/ for multimedia demos, white papers, and other fact-packed information. If you're ready to purchase, you can buy online at http://www.developstore.com/, or call (800) 621-7930 and ask for "Department V5 Tools" to order by phone or to find the name of a reseller in your area. --Tom Button Director, Developer Product Marketing

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Crypto '97: Information and Registration Form
by Bruce Schneier 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

CRYPTO '97 General Information 17-21 August 1997 Santa Barbara, California, USA Crypto '97 is the 17th international conference on cryptology held at the University of California Santa Barbara. The academic program covers all aspects of cryptology; specific papers will be announced on 1 May. Formal proceedings, published by Springer-Verlag, will be provided to all attendees at the conference. Crypto '97 is sponsored by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), in cooperation with the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Security and Privacy, and the Computer Science Department of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Program Chair is Burt Kaliski, Jr., and General Chair is Bruce Schneier. In addition to selected and invited papers, there will be a rump session on Tuesday evening for selected informal presentations. Facilities are available for attendees to demonstrate hardware, software, and other items of cryptologic interest. If you are interested, contact the General Chair by 12 June 1997. The social program will include hosted dinner receptions on Monday and Tuesday nights, and a beach barbecue on Wednesday evening. Breakfasts and lunches will be served at the university dining hall. Conference Facilities: The workshop will be held on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. The campus is located adjacent to the Santa Barbara airport and the Pacific Ocean; free shuttle bus service from the airport is available. Reasonably priced accommodations are available in the university dormitories for participants and their registered guests. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to stay in the dormitories, so those bringing younger children will need to make separate arrangements in one of the nearby hotels (see Hotels, below). Parking on campus is available at no cost to participants, but a permit must be requested on arrival. Smoking inside campus buildings is prohibited. The food is good. Registration: The conference is open to all interested parties, but the number of attendees at the workshop is limited to 500; pre-registration is strongly advised. To register, fill out the accompanying registration form and return it to the address on the form along with payment in full before 12 July 1997. Those bringing a guest are also required to submit the guest registration form. Campus accommodations will be available on a first come, first served basis for attendees who register by 12 July 12 1997. Registrations received after 12 July 1997 may be accepted if space is available but cannot be guaranteed. The conference fee includes participation in the program and all social functions, as well as membership in the IACR and a subscription to the Journal of Cryptology. The room and board charges include dormitory lodging Sunday night through Wednesday night, and breakfast and lunch on Monday through Thursday. Technical sessions will run from Monday morning to Thursday noon, with a free half day on Tuesday afternoon. A limited number of stipends are available to students unable to obtain funding. Students are invited to apply if such assistance is needed. Requests for stipends should be received by the General Chair before 14 June 1997. Students registering for the conference need to provide verification of their student status with a letter from their Supervisor or Department Chair and a photocopy of their student ID card. Preference will be given to students whose papers are accepted and who will present the papers themselves Cancellations received, in writing, by the General Chair by 15 July 1997 will be considered for a refund in full minus $75 for a copy of the Proceedings and handling costs. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 15 July 1997, but a copy of the conference Proceedings will be mailed to those registered but unable to attend. Travel Information: The campus is located approximately two miles from the Santa Barbara airport, which is served by several airlines including American, American West, Delta, United, and US Air. Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided between the Santa Barbara airport and the campus on Sunday and Thursday afternoons. All major rental car agencies are represented in Santa Barbara. AMTRAK also has rail connections from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Santa Barbara is approximately 100 miles (160 km) north of the Los Angeles airport and 350 miles (560 km) south of San Francisco. Hotels: For those who choose not to stay in the dormitories, the following is a partial list of hotels in the area. Those who choose to stay off campus are responsible for making their own reservations, and early reservations are advised since August is a popular season in Santa Barbara. Note that Goleta is closer to UCSB than Santa Barbara is to UCSB, but a car will probably be required to travel between any hotel and the campus. All prices are subject to change: prices should be confirmed by calling the hotels directly. However, mention Crypto '97 at UCSB when you are making your reservations, since at several of the hotels you will be eligible for the university rate, which can be a significant savings. We are not able to book block rooms in these hotels, so please make reservations as early as possible. The quality of the hotels ranges from rather expensive beach-front resorts to basic inexpensive accommodations. For further information, try contacting the Santa Barbara Convention and Visitors Center, +1 805 966 9222, or see http://www.iacr.org. South Coast Inn: 5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117. Single rate $89; double rate $94. Contact Ms. Murrill Forrester at +1 805 967 3200. Cathedral Oaks Lodge (formerly Turnpike Lodge): 4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110. Single rates $75 and up; double rates $85 and up. No university rates available. Prices include breakfast. Telephone +1 805 964 3511; fax +1 805 964 0075. Motel 6: 5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117. Single rate $36.99; double rate $42.99. Telephone +1 805 891 6161 or the national reservations number. The Sandman Inn: 3714 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Rates start at $79. Telephone: +1 805 687 2468; fax +1 805 687 6581. Miramar Hotel (Beachfront): Three miles south of Santa Barbara on U.S. 101 at San Ysidro turnoff. No specific single or double rates. Rooms begin at $75. Telephone +1 805 969 2203; fax +1 805 969 3163. Pepper Tree Inn: 3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Single rate $114; double rate $124. Telephone +1 805 687 5511; fax +1 805 682 2410. Encina Lodge: 2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Single rate $120; double rate $124. Telephone +1 805 682 7277; fax +1 805 563 9319. Pacifica Suites: Located close to the campus (just down Ward Memorial Blvd./Highway 217), 5500 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Normal rates begin at $135 for a suite. Includes full cooked breakfast. Telephone +1 805 683 6722; fax +1 805 683 4121. Upham Hotel: This is a bed-and-breakfast in downtown Santa Barbara. 1404 De La Vina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Rates begin at $110. (You must mention that you are attending the Crypto conference.) Telephone +1 805 962 0058; fax +1 805 963 2825. The El Encanto Hotel: This renovated hotel is located in the foothills near downtown Santa Barbara. 1900 Lasuen Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Rates begin at $140. Telephone +1 805 687 5000; fax +1 805 687 3903. To register, print and mail the following form: --------------------------------------------------------------------- CRYPTO '97 Registration Form Registration deadline: July 12, 1997 Last Name: ________________________________________________________ First Name: ____________________________________ Sex: M or F _______ Affiliation: _______________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Electronic Mail: ___________________________________________________ ___ Check here if you wish to have your name and address excluded from the list of delegates. Payment of the conference fee entitles you to membership in the International Association for Cryptologic Research for 1998 at no extra charge, including a subscription to the Journal of Cryptology, published by Springer-Verlag, at no extra charge. Do you wish to be an IACR member? ___ YES ___ NO ___ Check here if you with to have your name and address excluded from the IACR membership listing. Conference Registration Fee (check first line that applies): Paid by July 12 After July 12 ___ Full-Time Student $211 $291 ___ Attended Eurocrypt '97 $350 $430 ___ Regular Registration $422 $502 $ _________ ___ Guest Attendance (social program only) $60 Guest's Name________________________ $ _________ Room Sunday to Thursday (non-smoking) with breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday ___ Single room $290 ___ Double room $230 Roommate's name: _____________________ $ _________ Extra nights at $70 single, $55 double, per person, per night ___ Saturday night $ _____ ___ Thursday night $ _____ $ _________ TOTAL ENCLOSED OR PAID BY CREDIT CARD: $ _________ Enclosed payments must be in U.S. funds: by check drawn on a U.S. bank, by U.S. money order, or by U.S. bank draft, payable to CRYPTO '97. Credit card payments are accepted by either mail or fax. Check one: __ VISA ___ MasterCard ___ American Express Name on card: ___________________________________________ Card number: ___________________________ Expires: ______ Cardholder's signature: _________________________________ Send forms and enclosed payments to: For more information: Bruce Schneier, Crypto '97 Email: crypto97(a)iacr.org Counterpane Systems WWW: http://www.iacr.org 101 E Minnehaha Parkway Phone: +1 612 823 1998 Minneapolis, MN 55419 USA Fax: +1 612 823 1590 ************************************************************************** * Bruce Schneier For information on APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY * Counterpane Systems 2nd EDITION (15% discount and errata), * schneier(a)counterpane.com Counterpane Systems's consulting services, * http://www.counterpane.com/ or the Blowfish algorithm, see my website. **************************************************************************

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17 Dec '03

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by gsmith＠ultragrafix.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

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Fraud Without Frontiers
by John Young 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

FT reports on a new Deloitte & Touche report, "Fraud Without Frontiers" on the EU "fraud paradise." It sees 10 areas of concern: "Computer abuse, banking frauds, counterfeiting, investment fraud, confidence tricks, public sector fraud, fraudulent bankruptcy, insurance fraud, smuggling and money laundering. The largest single threat comes from fraud through the Internet. The potential for abuse of computer systems is huge, particuarly since encryption technology is vulnerable to sophisticated computer users. The Internet is now being used to manipulate financial markets. Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. Inside dealers are making more use of offshore havens to avoid detection while criminal syndicates with knowlege of banking practice have cheated banks. 'Offshore havens', some inside the EU, remains a common feature of fraud. But with some EU economies closely linked to the offshore world, the incentive to push for reform in this area is limited" The report is available from D&T-UK for L95. (Hint, send) http://www.deloitte-touche-consulting.co.uk/main.html ----- D&T has a Web page, "Taking the Mystery Out of ..." which gives solace about encryption, passwords, firewalls, kerberos, and such: http://www.dttus.com/dttus/publish/mystery/mystery1.htm

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Deloitte-Touche: Fraud and the Net
by Robert Hettinga 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

--- begin forwarded text X-Sender: oldbear(a)pop.tiac.net Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:06:41 -0400 To: Digital Commerce Society of Boston <dcsb(a)ai.mit.edu> From: The Old Bear <oldbear(a)arctos.com> Subject: Deloitte-Touche: Fraud and the Net Mime-Version: 1.0 Sender: bounce-dcsb(a)ai.mit.edu Precedence: bulk Reply-To: The Old Bear <oldbear(a)arctos.com> FRAUD AND THE NET A Deloitte & Touche report commissioned by the European Union says that cross-border fraud involving Internet abuse, banking and investment frauds, and smuggling is costing society $77 billion a year. The report suggests that perhaps the largest single threat comes from fraud through the Internet, because encryption technology remains vulnerable to sophisticated computer vandals. source: Financial Times April 24, 1997 Anyone have a pointer to the full report or a more detailed abstract? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To unsubscribe from the dcsb list, send a letter to: Majordomo(a)ai.mit.edu In the body of the message, write: unsubscribe dcsb Or, to subscribe, write: subscribe dcsb If you have questions, write to me at Owner-DCSB(a)ai.mit.edu --- end forwarded text ----------------- Robert Hettinga (rah(a)shipwright.com) Philodox e$, 44 Farquhar Street, Boston, MA 02131 USA "...Wells Fargo's on-line banking sucks dead gerbils through a dirty garden hose." -- Eric Murray The e$ Home Page: http://www.shipwright.com/

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Tim's Tag Bi-Line
by John Young 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

>--Tim May > >There's something wrong when I'm a felon under an increasing number of laws. ---------- In response to Tim's tag line and to BXA's claim (twinned by NSA, FBI, CIA and DoJ) of training Janus crypto-narcs to snare dual-use miscreants: http://guru.cosc.georgetown.edu/~denning/cosc511/ Information Warfare: Terrorism, Crime, and National Security Prof. Dorothy E. Denning This course will study the nature of information warfare, including computer crime and information terrorism, in the global information infrastructure as it relates to national security, defense policy, economic security, organizational security, and personal security. Students will gain an understanding of the threats and vulnerabilities, including military and economic espionage, denial of service, destruction and modification of data, distortion and fabrication of information, forgery, control and disruption of information flow, electronic bombs, and psyops and perception management. They will learn about attacks and countermeasures, including authentication, encryption, auditing, monitoring, and firewalls, and the limitations of those countermeasures. They will learn about cyberspace law enforcement and investigations, information warfare and the military, and intelligence in the information age. Information technology policy and ethics will be examined. ----- This is not to single out the duality of Professor Denning/Mr. Denning. There are several similar dual-use courses being taught at civ-mi schools as market-wise institutions-governments scramble for funds-taxes by promising results to job-needy scientists-engineers and students-citizens. Heed the dual-use market/cartel, be an infoartist/informer, an inside-lawyer/outlaw; practice selfless public archy, greedy secret anarchy. That's the ticket for wise guys-gals, go either way as the bi-wind blows and stills.

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Re: Deloitte-Touche: Fraud and the Net
by John Young 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Declan wrote: >I'd be happy to contribute towards the cost if someone else wants to take >up a collection and buy the report. (If it goes online, as I assume it >will, is this an example of a cypherpunkish "public good?") > >Or I can try to call up and get 'em to send me a copy as a journalist. ---------- Praps a local bloke can help us out: The source is given as the D&T office in London: http://www.deloitte-touche-consulting.co.uk/about-us.html Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group, Stonecutter Court, Stonecutter Street, London EC4A 4TR. Tel: 0171 303 3000 Sure, I'll buy it and pay for Fedex too; got my Amex and FX numbers ready. John ---------- Financial Times, April 24, 1997, p. 3. EU fraudsters 'revel in fiscal paradise' Report urges Brussels authorities to crack down on $77bn cross-border corruption By John Mason in Brussels International fraud in the European Union could be costing governments, companies and individuals up to $77bn a year, a report commissioned by the European Commission has concluded. Crimes such as Internet abuse, counterfeiting, banking and investment frauds and smuggling pose an increasing threat which can only be countered by further international action, said Deloitte & Touche, the accountancy firm. Harmonisation of laws and regulations, improved co-operation between states and a greater stress on fraud prevention are needed if EU economies are not to be undermined by international criminals, the report said. Mr Will Inglis, the Deliotte & Touche partner responsible for the report, said: "There is clear evidence that determined fraudsters deliberately and cynical]y manipulate and take advantage of the different regulatory and monitoring regimes across the EU to perpetrate their frauds. In particular, we see the fraudsters taking advantage of havens of secrecy and fiscal paradises. Fraudulent activity in the Union has the potential to seriously distort competition and harm the citizens of the EU who end up paying the cost." The report identified 10 areas of concern: computer abuse, banking frauds, counterfeiting, investment fraud, confidence tricks, public sector fraud, fraudulent bankruptcy, insurance fraud, smuggling and money laundering. The type of crime varies considerably between countries. In the UK, financial services fraud is a problem because of the size of the industry, France suffers particularly from counterfeiting of luxury goods, while in Greece the smuggling of antiquities is second only to the drugs trade in terms of crime. However, across the EU, the removal of restrictions following the creation of the single market and technological advances have opened up opportunities for fraudsters, the report said. Perhaps the largest single threat comes from fraud through the Internet, Mr Inglis said. The potential for abuse of computer systems is huge, particularly since encryption technology is vulnerable to sophisticated computer abusers. The Internet is now also being used to manipulate financial markets. In other areas, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. Insider dealers are making more use of offshore havens to avoid detection while criminal syndicates with knowledge of banking practice have cheated banks. Not that frauds all need to be sophisticated. Italian investigators discovered that Libyan dinars were being taken to Naples to be literally "laundered" with a solvent and re-printed as D-Marks. The incidence of cross-border frauds is increasing faster than those which take place only within one country, with organised crime playing a substantial role, the report said. Other perpetrators of fraud, although on a lesser scale, include senior company managers. The report points to lack of legal harmonisation: In some EU states it is not even an offence to bribe somebody in a different country. Action against fraud can also damage a member state's economy. The use of "offshore" havens, some inside the EU, remains a common feature of fraud. But with some EU economies closely linked to the offshore world, the incentive to push for reform in this area is limited. Fraud, especially crossborder fraud, tends also to be given low priority compared to other crimes. There is also less political will to tackle money laundering when this involves fraud rather than drugs. The report concludes there are four priority areas - increased legal harmonisation, improved co-operation between member states, a greater concentration on confiscating fraudsters' assets and developing awareness of fraud prevention. [Bar chart] Corporate Fraud. Countries involved, with two bars for each showing: Number of cases involving each region and number of times countries in this region were mentioned as being of concern. EU countries Tax havens/fiscal paradises Eastern European countries Others (including US and Asia) -- "Fraud without Frontiers", L95, Deloitte & Touche, 1, Stonecutter St, London EC4A 4TR. [End]

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