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SNIPPET: "I guess it was inevitable. With the growth in SaaS (Software as a Service), it was only a matter of time before we saw CaaS - Crimeware as a Service. Criminal gangs are now offering services such as DDOS attacks, botnet rental, malware creation and electronic money laundering. And then there are the more exclusive, targeted services such as whaling to attack high net worth individuals and organisations. CaaS is one of the emerging threats associated with organised cybercrime, which is at the top of the latest Information Security Forum (ISF) Threat Horizon 2011 report." Permalink: http://www.infosecurityadviser.com/view_message?id=138

The students of the University of Kansas should strongly oppose war against Iraq. As educated citizens and students, we should not endorse the violence and racism inherent in the proposed armed aggression. While sustained engagement with global terrorism is important, confronting Iraq in war has broad implications and ramifications beyond opposing terrorism that are unacceptable. The war on Iraq and the sanctions against the people of Iraq are motivated by profit and politics. The Bush administration justifies its position against Iraq under the guise of supporting democracy, freedom and security around the world. The reality is that the war expands...