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Press Council makes ruling

Australian Press Council makes its ruling. Source: Supplied

The Australian Press Council has considered a complaint about material in The Daily Telegraph, Sydney, on 26 November 2011.

Front-page headings, "OPEN THE FLOODGATES - Exclusive: Thousands of boat people to invade NSW", were followed by two paragraphs which commenced Thousands of boat people will be released into Sydney's suburbs as the government empties detention centres.

Readers were then directed to articles running across two inside pages with one headline reading "Open the floodgates" and another reading "Detainee deluge for Sydney".

Anna Krjatian complained that the word invade was inaccurate, unfair and offensive because it portrayed asylum seekers and refugees as a threat to public and personal safety.

She also said that the words "open the floodgates" were inaccurate, especially as the number of asylum seekers could not conceivably reach levels which would justify such an extreme term and they would be only a very small proportion of all new immigrants each year.

The newspaper responded that the use of the terms such as open the floodgates and deluge were not inaccurate or unfair, especially as details about likely numbers of asylum seekers being released into the community were provided in the articles and readers could decide for themselves whether the words were appropriate.

It said the State Governments briefing note feared that government services would be swamped and unable to cope with the sudden influx. It did not seek to defend use of the word invade.

The Press Council has concluded that use of the word invade was gravely inaccurate, unfair and offensive because of its clear connotations of forceful occupation. According the complaint is upheld on this ground for what the Council regards as an especially serious breach of its principles.

The Council has concluded that use of the words open the floodgates and deluge were inaccurate and unfair.

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Decryption Software works with MS Office 2010 documents.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Passware, Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software for computer forensics, law enforcement organizations, government agencies, and private investigators, announces Passware Kit Forensic v11.7, which includes live memory analysis and subsequent decryption of MS Word or Excel 2007-2010 files. In addition, the new version instantly decrypts PGP Whole Disk Encrypted volumes and recovers passwords for Apple disk images.

Passware Continues as a Pioneer -- Decrypting MS Office Documents

In 2005, Passware pioneered instant decryption of Office files by launching Decryptum - an online instant decryption service for MS Word and Excel files up to version 2003.

With the release of MS Office 2007, Microsoft changed its encryption algorithm to AES, which made instant calculation of an encryption key impossible. "Until now, there had been no solution available commercially to crack MS Office 2007-2010 encryption in predictable time. Brute-force attack was the only method available," said Dmitry Sumin, president, Passware, Inc. "With our focus on live memory analysis, which makes instant recovery of MS Office encryption keys and the ability to use them to decrypt the documents possible, we continue to pioneer decrypting MS Office documents."

The latest version of Passware Kit Forensic includes live memory acquisition over FireWire and subsequent recovery of a file's encryption key - regardless of the password length and complexity. This method works if the target MS Word/Excel file was open on a seized computer at the time of its memory acquisition, or when the computer last went into 'sleep' mode.

Other memory analysis options provided by Passware include decryption of BitLocker, TrueCrypt, PGP, and Mac FileVault 2 hard disk images, and recovery of Mac user login passwords.

Security Professionals Continue to Safeguard Sensitive Data

According to Per Thorsheim, organizer of the "Passwords^12" conference in Norway and founder of Security Nirvana blog, "With the addition of instant Microsoft Office password recovery to an already impressive range of features, Passware takes a big step in the evolution of forensic tools. Where we previously could not recover passwords from document files with strong encryption, Passware now offers a solution for instant Office file password recovery in many situations. For forensics work, this is without doubt a very useful feature, and is probably the only solution of its kind in the market today."

Moreover, while these new enhancements may draw concerns from IT security professionals who wonder what effective encryption methods remain, Thorsheim continues, "As security professionals, it is once again time for us all to update our threat analysis, where existing and new configuration options should be considered for safeguarding sensitive and secret information. This applies to both hardware as well as software options, and should be analyzed carefully."

Product Demonstrations at CEIC 2012

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The Best Post-Exam Cheap Holiday Deals With Monarch

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire -06/04/12)- The end of the school year is just over the horizon, and students across the country are waving goodbye to freedom and opening the revision books. Summer study sessions can be tough, but the promise of a post-exam holiday is a great way to get through long hours of algebra and French grammar. There's a fantastic range of cheap holidays from Monarch available for June and July 2012, with a choice of popular destinations to reward hard-working students of all ages.

Greece

Tourists have been visiting Greece since the dawn of civilisation and it's easy to see why. Sunny beaches, clear Mediterranean waters, and a wealth of historical sites are the ingredients for a great summer holiday. The tranquil Greek islands are perfect spots to unwind after the stressful exam period, with Rhodes offering a host of exciting watersports to get the blood pumping after days locked away revising. Nature lovers can take peaceful strolls in the pretty countryside of Lefkas, Kefalonia and Corfu, whilst younger holidaymakers can dance the night away in Zante and Kos. Prices for a 7-night holiday to Rhodes start from just GBP 142 per person in June, whilst Corfu breaks in July are available from GBP 218.(1)

Balearic islands

Lying close to mainland Spain in the dazzling Mediterranean Sea, the Balearic islands offer a myriad of holiday experiences. Majorca holidays are ideal for beach lovers looking for great value accommodation and lively nightlife, whilst Menorca is home to quieter beaches and traditional Spanish villages. San Antonio in Ibiza is renowned as the clubbing capital of Europe, but San Eulalia, to the south east of the island, is the perfect spot for a relaxing family holiday. Grab a cheap break to Menorca now for just GBP 167 in June, or soak up the sunshine in Majorca this July from GBP 252 per person.

Canary islands

Tenerife attracts more British holidaymakers than any other destination, and is packed with fantastic modern facilities and attractions to help the memories of revision fade away. Lanzarote boasts one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes on the planet, and visitors can explore the outstanding sand dunes on camelback. Gran Canaria's clean beaches and friendly resorts make it a great choice for a family summer holiday, whilst Fuerteventura offers a quieter experience for couples or older travellers. It's worth grabbing a late deal from Monarch, as prices for a 7 night holiday to Tenerife in June start from just GBP 217, and Lanzarote July offers beginning at GBP 263 per person.

Leading scheduled leisure airline, Monarch, provides low cost, high quality flights to over 50 destinations worldwide. Visit http://www.monarch.co.uk now to book your flight.

(1) All prices checked 01/06/2012

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Arkansas has become the first state to launch the Smart911 system statewide, ushering in a new era of public safety.

Smart911 is a service provided by Rave Mobile Safety. Smart911 is a public/private partnership which gives citizens the ability to create a free, private and secure Safety Profile that integrates with the 9-1-1 system. Endorsed nationwide by leading public safety and health officials, as well as local emergency responders and advocacy groups, the rapidly-growing Smart911 service is now helping emergency responders across dozens of states protecting millions of citizens.

In an initiative marked by bipartisan leadership, and the overwhelming support of public safety officials and public service groups, the Smart911 deployment will give 9-1-1 telecommunicators, police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) more detailed information, enabling them to respond to an emergency in the right location, with the right personnel and right equipment to improve the incident outcome.

"With Smart911, we are providing our 9-1-1 centers and emergency responders with the best possible tool to protect all of our citizens. Regardless of political affiliation, there is no greater priority than the well-being of those we serve," said Senator Gilbert Baker of Arkansas. "Through new technology and at no cost to taxpayers, Arkansas is leading the way in public safety by helping front-line responders in each and every city and town to resolve emergencies more effectively and save lives."

Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile online (click here) that is automatically displayed to 9-1-1 during emergency calls. This can include home addresses associated with mobile phone numbers, medical conditions and disabilities, photos of family members, floor-plans and other rescue-related data.

This information enables emergency responders to have a comprehensive understanding of the scene before they arrive. For example, EMS will know about medical conditions, allergies and disabilities, facilitating precise life-saving treatment. Fire crews will know not only how many residents are at a home, but locations of bedrooms, residents with special needs and even if there are pets on-premise. Police will have instant access to a child's personal information and a photograph if a child goes missing.

"Arkansas' leaders understand that their citizens deserve the most effective emergency service possible and they're committed to helping responders improve incident outcomes," said Tom Axbey, president and CEO, Rave Mobile Safety. "While Smart911 is growing rapidly, Arkansas' statewide launch sets an important public safety example. We look forward to working with public safety leaders to quickly roll the service out across the state."

Citizens are encouraged to create their Safety Profile with Smart911 today to have their information immediately available to 9-1-1. Smart911 data is private and secure, is only used for emergency responses, and only made available to the 9-1-1 system in the event of an emergency call.

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Arkansas Becomes First State to Deploy Smart911 to Enhance Public Safety

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., and FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the Capitol Building, Arkansas State Senator Gilbert Baker (R) announced that Arkansas has become the first in the nation to launch Smart911 statewide, ushering in a new era of public safety for all of its citizens. In an initiative marked by bipartisan leadership, and the overwhelming support of public safety officials and public service groups, the Smart911 deployment will give 9-1-1 telecommunicators, police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) more detailed information, enabling them to respond to an emergency in the right location, with the right personnel and right equipment to improve the incident outcome.

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Smart911 is a service provided by Rave Mobile Safety, the trusted software partner for campus and public safety. Smart911 is a public/private partnership which gives citizens the ability to create a free, private and secure Safety Profile that integrates with the 9-1-1 system. Endorsed nationwide by leading public safety and health officials, as well as local emergency responders and advocacy groups, the rapidly-growing Smart911 service is now helping emergency responders across dozens of states protecting millions of citizens.

"With Smart911, we are providing our 9-1-1 centers and emergency responders with the best possible tool to protect all of our citizens. Regardless of political affiliation, there is no greater priority than the well-being of those we serve," said Senator Gilbert Baker of Arkansas. "Through new technology and at no cost to taxpayers, Arkansas is leading the way in public safety by helping front-line responders in each and every city and town to resolve emergencies more effectively and save lives."

Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile online at http://www.smart911.com that is automatically displayed to 9-1-1 during emergency calls. This can include home addresses associated with mobile phone numbers, medical conditions and disabilities, photos of family members, floor-plans and other rescue-related data.

This information enables emergency responders to have a comprehensive understanding of the scene before they arrive. For example, EMS will know about medical conditions, allergies and disabilities, facilitating precise life-saving treatment. Fire crews will know not only how many residents are at a home, but locations of bedrooms, residents with special needs and even if there are pets on-premise. Police will have instant access to a child's personal information and a photograph if a child goes missing.

"Arkansas' leaders understand that their citizens deserve the most effective emergency service possible and they're committed to helping responders improve incident outcomes," said Tom Axbey, president and CEO, Rave Mobile Safety. "While Smart911 is growing rapidly, Arkansas' statewide launch sets an important public safety example. We look forward to working with public safety leaders to quickly roll the service out across the state."

Citizens are encouraged to create their Safety Profile with Smart911 today to have their information immediately available to 9-1-1. Smart911 data is private and secure, is only used for emergency responses, and only made available to the 9-1-1 system in the event of an emergency call.

About Rave Mobile Safety

Rave Mobile Safety is the most trusted software partner for campus and public safety. Used by leading Institutes of Higher Education and State and Local Agencies, the award-winning portfolio of RaveAlert, RaveGuardian, Eyewitness and Smart911 enables millions to feel safe, secure and connected. Rave Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, MA. For more information please visit http://www.ravemobilesafety.com

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