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New powers will increase maximum jail sentences for hackers. Microsoft is planning to release Service Pack 1 (SP1) for its Vista operating system in the first quarter of 2008, and its beta will be available within a month. Security firm Sans Institute is asking developers to volunteer for a new research project due to launch in the coming months. Gary McKinnon, who allegedly hacked into the US military and NASA computer systems, will continue his fight against extradition to the US in an appeal hearing early next year. Criminals are increasingly deploying aggressive anti-forensics technology to ensure that prosecution is impossible, according to experts. Internet service providers (ISPs) are facing more security threats, while attacks are becoming larger and more sophisticated. Opera has patched a vulnerability which is has deemed to be ‘highly critical'. The percentage of new web sites harbouring malware and other potentially unwanted programs has increased by almost 50 per cent this month, according to the latest figures from security firm MessageLabs released today. Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users. The stakes were high when scores of researchers and investigators met Thursday for the twice-annual International Botnet Task Force meeting. Managing expectations and supporting employees during a period of organisational change can only enhance the ability to cope with the associated uncertainty. Because of the potential for clickjacking exploits, all users of Flash Player are recommended to upgrade. The old stock market mantra -- buy low, sell high -- could prove especially useful if you call your broker on Patch Tuesday. The recent rash of high profile security breaches, data loss incidents and associated fraud highlights the fact that the security industry is failing to meet the threats. Researchers have developed a browser security system that protects against the recently-revealed DNS vulnerability and other Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks. The laws on illegal downloading are due for a much-needed update, so make sure your voice is heard. The first network protected by quantum encryption has gone live at a scientific conference in Vienna. Some of the biggest names in the security industry have failed the latest Virus Bulletin VB100 test. Security organisations are warning users to be vigilant following the discovery of a new crop of tools for exploited PDF flaws. Just one week after Apple issues a new version of QuickTime, a fresh exploit has emerged.