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Americans want security, don’t know how to get it

A study released today by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) indicates that most Americans are genuinely concerned about online safety and security. Furthermore, according to the study, they recognize their responsibility to contribute … Continue reading

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Tom Patterson has it wrong

I'm a little behind in my blog reading, so I just came across this post by ComputerWorld blogger Tom Patterson, insisting that we should avoid modern conveniences that have the potential to introduce security risks: We are often our own … Continue reading

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Consumer Reports on badware’s financial impact

Our friends at Consumer Reports* have released a report on the financial impact of online threats, showing that US consumers have lost more than $7 billion in the last two years to threats like viruses, spyware and phishing. The 2007 … Continue reading

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