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New approach to controlling security
Behavior-Based Security Apps Add Extra Layer Of Protection. META INFORMATION --> [TechWeb]
Security 2002: More of the same
No surprise here - security attacks to increase in number.
RSA: Security in 2002 worse than 2001, exec says. (IDG) -- If you thought computer security was bad in 2001, you're not going to enjoy 2002. That ... [CNN - Computing]
Move to dismiss "expected and late"
Microsoft asked that the case against it led by nine dissenting states be dismissed, arguing the states lack the legal standing to fight the proposed settlement. Precedent is against the software vendor, with the Supreme Court having ruled twice that States can pursue antitrust actions.
Microsoft is seeking a dismissal of the antitrust case being pursued by the nine holdout states. In a court filing, the software giant said the states were seeking "draconian" penalties. [Wall Street Journal]