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Security a problem 'S THE BATTALION FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1977 Page 3 Computer thieves average $500,000 at the ; r. The irsday. enough a first- A&M, To ac- i open lesday, iat the • Desk jperat- Vest umped uilding ia civil mntain nted it eir na- for the irthem kvs into lathead he Co res ted ar- ion” in le fires Church •ted by 3 other h rough similar Grace F. Sal- nage at ge was Y atic in- r y and in move a Id First s of the yester- . EDT up, a c " ter was ife was This is >uld be S. LOW W. P re ' OW. United Press International WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — lomputer crooks net an estimated verage of a half million dollars per rime but there is no major effort to ighten security on the electronic andits, according to a husband- afe research team. Peter and Dorothy Denny of Pur- lue University’s Department of Computer Science are looking for rays to make computer security nore reliable and less costly. So far, here has been no breakthroughs vhile sophisticated criminals con- inue to tap into computer systems or cash, supplies and secret infor- nation. Most systems were not designed rith security in mind,” Mrs. Denny aid. “And safeguards can’t be acked on later. The system must be lesigned in.” The Dennys wants to strengthen he so-called weak links in current :omputer systems. Solutions may >e expensive. The Dennys say their goal is to ind a security system that is afford- ible and dependable. The Dennys say the potential ake will rise as thieves learn to nanipulate computers and as com- mters become more and more prev- ilent. Fransportation conference o study regulation controls ise e of his •a in St. sntified en was after he n’s plea lanel of hin six l of the general len are ig held a coun- s ot have id used held to by the d prop- by the ■ report “grout wasn’t its ear- wr ill Most computers “can’t distin guish friend from foe,” Denny said. “Computers blindly obey anyone who knows how to command them.” Computers are generally ac tivated by code or card. But Dennys say a code or password is easy to steal and a card can be duplicated. More sophisticated systems use fingerprints or voices for identifica tion. The Japanese have developed a “kiss” command that responds to a lip print. But even persons with legitimate access to computers can obtain un authorized, private information. In addition to obtaining cash through manipulation of financial accounts handled by computers, crooks also can use illegally ob tained information for blackmail. Crooks also have used computers to order shipments. Privileged medical information can be used to identify people with alcohol or mental problems. Finan cial information could help a thief determine the mostly likely victim who could afford to pay a blackmailer. Future generations of computer crooks “will make Al Capone look| like a cheap pickpocket,” Denny said. “Their take will be millions per) caper.” NBC special to help persons deal with emergency situations To help improve Americans’ chances of coping with emergency situations, NBC will televise “The National Disaster Survival Test” on Sunday, May 1, at 7 p.m. The 90-minute event will focus on preventing acci dents that occur within disaster situations. THE NATIONAL DISASTER SURVIVAL TEST A Warren V. Bush Production in cooperation with the National Safety Council NBC Television 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Sunday, May 1,1977 OFFICIAL TEST FORM I. JUDGMENT 1. a b 2. a b 3. a b II. KNOWLEDGE 1. T F 5. T F Score, T F T F T F T F T F 8. T F 9. T F 10. T F Score, III. ALERTNESS 1. Yes No 2. List the number of potential dangers:. Score, IV. STRESS 1. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Score, V. LEADERSHIP 1. a b 2. a b Score, PRELIMINARY SCORE VI. SPECIAL SCORING YOUR FINAL SCORE Get into some fgreat pants! TOP DRAWER Culpepper Plaza Knowledge is your best i protection. < Z^'\ Carl Bussells iamond Room 3731 E. 29th 846-4708 Town & Country Center MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY We’re the Nation’s Number Use this test form to indicate your answers, to total your score, and to compare your score with your family, friends, . and other groups. Members of the National Safety Council may obtain addi- S' tional information on disaster survival by contacting Council ^eadquarters, 444 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611. ra NBC Television Network 0 National Safety Council J Proposed interstate controls of latural gas are bothering some Tex- s, but the problem of regulation is is old as transportation itself, says Charles J. Keese, transportation re searcher at Texas A&M University. Keese, the MacDonald Professor ^Transportation at Texas Transpor tation Institute, will discuss critical transportation issues here May 12 luring TTI’s 18th Transportation Cohference. , Because of the critical need for aatural gas this last winter, the pub ic was exposed to the debate con- :erning the cause-and-effect rela tionship of government regulation of interstate prices,” Keese said. During a period of steady eco- aomic growth, tariffs can be adjusted through long governmental regu- ations without costs and rates get ting too far apart, he said. But during periods of inflationary spiral, he said, the lengthy processes of governmental regulation may not permit prices to adjust with appro priate free-market speed. Those who can may wish to operate their own transportation system and transport goods themselves. “More efficient, less time- consuming tariff regulation would not completely resolve regulation is sues,” he added. The issue of “Regulatory Control of Transportation” will be discussed at the conference, and Texas energy experts are expected to attend. Jon Newton, member of the Texas Rail road Commission, will discuss prob lems related to regulation with the subject “Local, State and Federal Roles in Transportation” under the general issue of “Intergovernmental Responsibility for Transportation. UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT Tuesday, May 3 8:00 p.m. Rudder Auditorium 72-member symphonic band directed by Joe McMullen. 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