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Fatal System Error: design flaws put federal systems at risk

Expert says the federal government has a lot of clout that it\'s not using. In its buying power, it needs to insist on safer software when they buy it ... thing...

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March 5, 2010 9:36 am

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The whole idea of cyber safety may be a myth according to Joseph Menn, author of “Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords Who are Bringing Down the Internet.” He says online transactions, government and business networks are not safe at all. He has spent years as the Financial Times cybersecurity reporter. He spoke to us about how industry and government are both working to get a handle on cyber crimes.

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