Remembering the Good Times
The most effective early email-borne viruses didn’t need botnets. They didn’t change your computer settings, or steal your login credentials. And they somehow convinced regular users to help them spread.
Bill C-28 to be given 2nd Reading in Senate Friday, November 26
Canada's anti-spam bill, C-28 was given a first reading Wednesday, November 24: Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam BillFirst ReadingThe Hon. the Speaker informed the Senate that a message had been received from the House of Commons with Bill C-28, An Act to...
C-28 & C-29 Up for 3rd Vote in House of Commons
On Monday and Tuesday we will call ... Bill C-28, fighting Internet and wireless spam - Government House Leader John Baird | The Weekly Statement Monday's Projected Order of Business indicates C-28 and C-29 are on the docket for today, Monday, November 22....
New Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt about C-28
Recently, a press release from a small anti-spam company was sent out. It was filled with self-serving assertions and incorrect statements purporting to be fact.
Canadian Anti-spam Bill C-28 up for 3rd Reading in The House 10 a.m. Nov. 16
The Projected Order of Business for Tuesday, November 16, 2010 says: C-28 — The Minister of Industry — Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act — Report stageCommittee Report — presented on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Sessional Paper No. 8510-403-120.Motion for third...
How do you make CAN SPAM even weaker?
CAUCE has never been a fan of the CAN SPAM act, which we consider to be far too weak. But as if that weren't bad enough, in the Ninth Circuit in the western US, some poorly considered legal cases have made it impossible for anyone even to get a CAN SPAM case into...
Industry, Science and Technology Report on Canadian Anti-spam bill C-28 tabled in the House of Commons
November 03, 2010. Mr. David Sweet (Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. In accordance with its order of...
C-28 (but not FISA) Passes Industry Committee
Canadian Anti-spam bill C-28 passed through House of Commons Industry, Science and Technology committee in 48 minutes. One objection was made to the short title, and it was removed from the bill. No other amendments were made. The bill now goes back to the...
Kidnapping, Theft and Rape Are Not “Cyber” Crimes
Kidnap. Rape. There are no lesser words that can be used to describe what happened to the daughter of an anti-spam investigator in Russia.
The criminals behind these vicious acts were also responsible for large spamming organization associated with Russian Mob activity.
When someone is mugged, harassed, kidnapped or raped on a sidewalk, we don’t call it “sidewalk crime” and call for new laws to regulate sidewalks. It is crime, and those who commit crimes are subject to the full force of the law.
Canadian Anti-spam Bill C-28 (FISA) Goes to House Committee Today
Canadian Anti-spam Bill C-28, The Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act, FISA, will be discussed at House of Commons Industry, Science and Technology Committee Tuesday, November 02, 2010 11:00-13:00 eastern Listen here :...
Who Are Domain Names For?
If domain names are for end users — if, indeed, the internet is for end users — then why do we need more top-level domain names?
Facebook Spammer Ordered to pay $1 Billion Judgement
Earlier this week a Quebec Judge decided to rule in favour of upholding the record setting judgement of $873 Million USD Montreal resident Adam Guerbuez. The original case of Facebook v. Atlantis Blue Capital, alleged millions of messges flooded Facebook's...
