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9-13-96. WaJo:
"Magazine's Recipes For Hackers' Havoc: Warning or Weapon?"
Whoever attacked Panix could have found guide in latest
issue of 2600. 2600's editor defends the article as a
way to point out holes in computer security that need to
be fixed. He says similar attacks have occurred before,
and that he's not even sure the hacker who attacked
Panix used 2600 as a guide, since an on-line publication
recently published similar directions.
"Internet Censorship in China, Singapore May Affect
Law-Abiding Citizens Most"
For the underground dissident or hardcore pornography
enthusiast, the latest moves in Asia to censor the
Internet pose little challenge. The greatest effect will
be on normal, law-abiding citizens, experts say.
FiTi: "Intelligent machines will take control of our lives"
Before long, every vehicle will be fitted with a GPS
receiver, making its position known to local area
traffic management systems. In the home, a financial and
stock control system would automatically order food and
groceries when necessary. Intelligent machines might
"decide" that it would be more efficient not to order
any more food - and shut you out of the house.
"It's more or less inevitable. Business and science will
drive this to the utmost."
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