| Show DOW JONES at 11 am 1056152 -- 14064 Standard-Examin- er Thursday May 27 1 999 Business Editor Beware of web backers expert says Consultant tells companies to be aware of computer break-in- s By BRYAN CORUSS stall StandafO-Examme- - OGDEN Most companies have technology officers who can set up a hacker-proWorld Wide Web site But most of those companies never give their tech experts the time or resources they need to plug up computer security leaks said David Ford the president of Network Knowledge Inc of Bozeman Mont “Knowing you should do it and actually doing it are two different things” Ford said Some of the largest recent computer break-in- s he added took place through security loopholes that someone had identified but not yet fixed Ford spoke Wednesday at the Utah Economic Development Conference at the Ogden Eccles Convention Center The of US in- Some of them are traditional hackers -computer geeks who break into computer networks just because they can Ford compared them to teens with spray cans -hackers like to leave their mark on a Web site just like taggers will leave their mark on a building Their pranks usually cause minimal damage However sometimes a computer system can be invaded by competitors criminals or spies Ford said honest-to-goodne- ss Competitors often want to raid computer files for trade secrets Criminals are af The solution? Think security Ford said Businesses should: Make sure their computer people know them programs inside-oand turn off any that aren’t needed It’s but essential he said Install “firewalls” - hardware or software that allows employees to get into the computers’ basic workings but keeps outsiders out Change passwords regularly limit the number of users with access to sensitive parts of the computer and encrypt all sensitive data particularly financial data Look for programs that can scan a computer system and point out potentially vulnerable areas And stay current Ford said Hacker methods change as fast as anything else in the technology arena “You have to stay after it” he said “and you have to stay on ut top of it” You liss at can reach business writer Bryan 4 or bcorlissstandardnet Cor- 625-424- SALT LAKE CITY - The big three bond rating agencies -- Fitch Moody's Investors Services and Standard & Poor's have continued their AAA - all rating for Utah The AAA rating reflects the state’s strong creditworthiness and allows the state to pay off general obligation bonds at the lowest interest rate Utah is one of only nine states with the best bond rating Utah has about $722 million in outstanding highway Utilities merger gets consumer that the commission approve the proposed merger between ScottishPower and PacifiCorp The two companies have agreed to terms and conditions in addition to the companies’ submitted testimony following extensive discussion and Beij- aggres- sion but inside Chinese officials talk of their long-terplans for trade with America That’s how it is in China today said Shawn Hu a Utah trade representative based in the Chinese capital “Both United States and China realize they have to work together” he said “Not only (for) There’s a political reasons deep economic reason” Hu was in Ogden Wednesday to meet with Utah company representatives interested in business in China as part of the Utah Department of Economic Development’s annual economic development conference The May 7 bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade Yugoslavia has wounded Chinese pride and damaged relations with the United States Hu said The bombing was a “sad incident” that is affecting the “feeling and affection” Chinese people previously felt for Americans he said “There’s a shadow there” It’s hurting business for US companies A government official he met with last week told Hu that his granddaughter no longer will eat at McDonald’s “Her teacher told her if you eat at McDonald’s you don’t love China” Hu said And it’s having some effect on efforts to bolster Utah trade with China Hu said he had scheduled a seminar for Chinese businesspeople interested in opportunities in Utah It was set for a few days after the bombing It was canceled And some 50 Chinese business leaders had planned to travel with Hu to this week’s economic development conference They all backed out saying they were afraid they would be attacked here Hu blamed that fear on propaganda published in the state-ru- n media Chinese people have long memories Hu said It’s going to take some work on the American side to mend the relationship But the relationship will be mended he said “It’s just a matter of time” American companies have invested billions of dollars and decades of efforts in China and they can’t afford to walk away from that Hu said And the Chinese government can’t afford to have the US leave he added “There’s just a shadow there" Hu said “Right now one of our jobs is to overcome that shadow We’ll work harder than ever although it is harder than ever” The main task right now is to counter two big misperceptions Chinese businesspeople have about the United States he said: The bombing was in fact a mistake and American businesses Seo CHINA14A OK PORTLAND Ore -- The Consumer Advocate Staff of the Wyoming Public Service Commission has recommended riffs signs on US state stays at AAA WEST stall ing offices condemn Top rating for $565 million in building construction bonds The difference between the interest expense on that amount of AAA blow over OGDEN - The UTAH construction bonds and about By BRYAN CORUSS Standard-Examin- BRIEF CASES AA bonds and higher-interebonds is millions of dollars Trade official says current spy bombing with open the window and steal whatever is side Ford warned ter the credit card numbers customers use to buy from Web sites Ford even claimed that a few governments including the French have set up hackers to steal US corporate secrets which they turn over to domestic companies seeking a competitive edge “We’re going to see significant losses from people’s sites over the next few years before people get really good at making them secure” he said There are many ways to get into a business computer network over the Internet Ford said: Sloppy security can make it easy for hackers to guess passwords and log on as regular users Sometimes systems have subroutines buried in a program which the technician in charge doesn’t know about and hackers use these to get in And sometimes there are hidden glitches in programs that allow hackers to get in Modem veftleie Despite news China bullish will which continued today was sponsored by the state’s Department of Economic Development Internet commerce was a major theme of the conference But once a company has its computerized window to the world it’s exposed to anybody who wants to pry conference 1 3A 625-42- 45 collaboration with the CAS CAS noted that they consider ScottishPower’s industry experience and track record in improving efficiencies in their own business and in the businesses that they have acquired to be a distinct asset and benefit to the proposed merger PacifiCorp is the holding company for Utah Power National CUFF SCHlAPPATUe Associated Press SHGM1ASE: A prototype of the Lincoln Blackwood built in 2000 at the Ford Claycomo plant which is sport utility vehicle is shown at a news conference Wednesday g the Ford plant in the world in Kansas City Mo The vehicle will be Former volunteers file class action suit NEW YORK highest-producin- -- Two former volunteers for America Online Inc who helped advise the Consumer shopping boosts spending rate The Associated Press WASHINGTON - The US economy powered by the biggest boom in consumer spending in more than a decade grew at a robust annual rate of 41 percent in the first three months of the year the government said today The Commerce said the increase domestic product put of goods and Department in the gross the total services outoc- curred despite the fact that America’s trade deficit from January through March was even worse than believed A month ago the government put GDP growth for the first quarter at slightly higher 45 percent While today’s re- port said consumer spending was even stronger than estimated the trade deficit was worse Even though the country is currently in the longest peacetime expansion in history with the lowest unemployment rate in three decades inflation remained a in the first three months of the year An inflation gauge tied to the GDP rose 11 percent only slightly faster than the modest 09 percent gain in the fourth quarter no-sho- w fices for corporate and business use The Ogden company also has teamed with Layton Construction to complete a new design-buil- d manufacturing plant for Sweets Candy Co Located in the Sorenson Technology Park the candy manufacturing firm recently moved its operations to the new facility The company also is working with Tillamook County Creamery Association a cheese producer in Oregon to add a 1 5000 ld freezer addition refrigerated shipping dock refrigeration engine room warehouse and trans pallet-positio- n automatic system for use in storing cheese under temperature-controlled conditions in bulk for aging and for orderpicking for distribution Associated facilities include new shipping docks warehouse offices and refrigeration customers filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that AOL bus safety urged portation offices beverage department truck wash building and a remodeling of existing of- Case Lowe & Hart Inc of Ogden is working with food service distributor Nicholas & Co of Salt Lake City for conversion of an existing light manufacturing facility into a distribution facility The project includes a online giant’s millions of Attention to truck ECONOMY equipment violated iabor laws by failing to pay them minimum wage Kelly Hallissey of New York and Brian A Williams of Dallas filed the lawsuit in US District Court In Manhattan seeking to String of fatal accidents prompts industry analyst to conduct review the Transportation Department and the federal Office of Motor Carriers which oversees the safety of large commercial vehicles The Associated Press The review came in response to complaints that the motor carrier office is too soft on the trucking industry and at a time when a string of fatal bus accidents has raised concerns about safety A crash in New Orleans on May 9 killed 22 The lawsuit alleged that the volunteers were entitled to hourly wages and overtime wages to be determined as the case proceeds AOL has a customer service call center In Ogden “Continuation of such fatality and injury trends is unacceptable and therefore there has rightfully been a growing concern and resurgent call for increased attention to this issue” Mincta said MARKETS WASHINGTON - Better law enforcement improved data collection and attention from top transportation officials can improve truck and bus safety according to an official who studied the commercial vehicle industry Former Rep Norman Mine-t- a a California Democrat who once headed the House Trans- portation Committee offered the suggestions Wednesday as he concluded a y review of 90-da- room A new boiler room boiler system and truck shop were also added Cyclopss Corp of Salt Lake City has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy h for an Cold Water Ozone Laundry System The first system will be installed at the Naval Air Station Coronado Island San Diego Calif It is designed to use less water energy wash chemicals and time than obtain status so class-actio- n that as many as 10000 AOL volunteers can benefit from any outcome NORTHWEST GRAIN Wednesday POCAILllO - White wheat 7 33 (down 5) Parley 3 55 (steady) 14 percent Spring 3 24 (up 4 ordinary winter 2 34 (up 2) OGDEN - White wheat 2 68 (down 2) barley 3 80 (steady) 14 percent spring 3 00 (down 2) peroent winter 2 43 (up 6) PORTLAND - White wheat 3 10 (steady) barley 00 (down 2 to up 1) 14 percent spring 85 4 04 (up 1) It percent winter 3 14 (up 6) CALDWELL - White wheet cwl 3 82 (steady) barley 4 00 (steady) Eco-Was- Greg Allen Siding Inc of Lay-to- n recently was named by Revere Building Products to be a member of the Revere Premium Renovator Program for demonstrating a commitment to a uniform standard of excellence in workmanship and professionalism Collectively representing more than 15 years of remodeling experience owner Greg Allen and his staff specialize in the installation of residential siding and accessories As part of the program the company will serve as a member of the Premium Renovator Dealer Council to help establish future provisions of the network and to share in regional roundtable meetings traditional laundry processes The system is scheduled to be installed and fully operational by the end of June rmucd Wednesday Aluminum 58 0 cent! London Meui Each Copper 65 96 cents per lb N V Merc Lead 48 cents per ip 41 centslb delivered Gotd - S69 40 troy oi NY Merc Spot Silver $5 0 16 troy oi NY Merc spot Mercury 8 50 00 per 76 lb task N Y Platinum fcjfrt 00 troy ot N Y Merc I ttvswj The Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has released its 1999 edition of “Life in the Vale ley” magazine The information includes magazine of arts culture demographic and tax information for Salt Lake City It is on sale through the Salt Lake Chamber 160-pag- See BIZWATCH14A - INTEREST Rates A Wednesday 30 year bond 10 year note Inflation note ywir biff 3 month Ml fidrl 3 H4 4 m 4 m 4 Hi b 57 f unds Municipal bonds - 5 80 5 65 Standard-Examine- r and stocks stall wire services an |
