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Welcome Rules of Use Rules of Use for MUST Network and Academic Computing Facilites Download Document All users of MUST's network infrastructure are required to read through this document to understand their rights and responsibilities. Support Open Source                 |  | ISD Services Home | Laptop Loan | Email | Domain Account | PC Centres | Wireless Access The MUST campus is completely networked using advanced network technologies to provide high-bandwidth (between 10 - 1000 Mbps) links for data transfer and video streaming within the campus. This local area network (LAN) is connected to the Internet via a 2 Mbps leased line that ensures users enjoy high-speed connectivity to the rest of the world. In addition, the Information Systems Department provides a wide range of facilities and resources for users. Major services
Please click on the above topics to find out more about them. Copyright © 2005-2008 Malaysia University of Science and Technology. All Rights Reserved. | Date / Time Featured Article Open Source Licensing Source: IBM developerWorks The phrase "open source license" refers to a large number of agreements that license the copyrights inherent in software widely, fairly, and with the fewest restrictions possible. Part 1 -- the first of two -- describes the tenets of copyright and explains the intents of an open source license. Part 2 of this series explores individual licenses, such as the GNU Public License and the Apache License. More... Featured Article What makes a rootkit? Source: IBM developerWorks The Sony BMG copy protection debacle has pulled "rootkit" out of the hacker underground and into the wider world of regular computer users. But while those PC owners may now recognize the term, that doesn't necessarily mean they know what kind of threat it describes. And in the Sony case, not even the experts can agree on whether the record label's antipiracy technology meets the technical definition of a rootkit. Joris Evers of CNET News.com explores this topic which has caught much of the media's attention of late. More... Featured Article Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) Source: APWG Web Site Phishing attacks use 'spoofed' e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers, etc. By hijacking the trusted brands of well-known banks, online retailers and credit card companies, phishers are able to convince up to 5% of recipients to respond to them. Anti-Phishing Working Group The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is an industry association focused on eliminating the identity theft and fraud that result from the growing problem of phishing and email spoofing. More... | |||
