IBM Express

IBM introduces DB2 Express-C, a version of DB2 Universal Database Express Edition (DB2 Express) for the community. DB2 Express-C is a no-charge data server for use in application development and deployment. Providing the same core data server features as DB2 Universal Database Express Edition, DB2 Express-C offers a solid base to build and deploy all applications including: C/C++, Java, .NET, PHP, and more.
Source: DB2 Universal Database Express Edition for Linux and Windows

Wire Tap Failure of the Future

In a research paper appearing in the November/December 2005 issue of IEEE Security and Privacy, we analyzed publicly available information and materials to evaluate the reliability of the telephone wiretapping technologies used by US law enforcement agencies. The analysis found vulnerabilities in widely fielded interception technologies that are used for both “pen register” and “full audio” (Title III / FISA) taps. The vulnerabilities allow a party to a wiretapped call to disable content recording and call monitoring and to manipulate the logs of dialed digits and call activity. These countermeasures do not require cooperation with the called party, elaborate equipment, or special skill. Preliminary drafts of the paper have been made available to the law enforcement community; contact the authors at the above email address.

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