February 12, 2007
Massachusetts’ attorney general said last week that her office was leading a civil investigation by dozens of states into a computer security breach by a hacker who stole customer data from TJX Cos., owner of discount retail chains including T.J. …
February 12, 2007
The Internet topped Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson’s list of sources for complaints to his office last year. The AG released his top ten list of consumer complaints recently at the state’s third annual Consumer Protection Day at the Capitol. …
February 12, 2007
The Maine Legislature declared that it would refuse a congressional order to change its drivers’ licenses so they can serve as national identification cards. Supporters of a recent nonbinding resolution say the federal program would invite identity theft and cost …
February 12, 2007
Hackers, terrorists and nations all use computers, but who really is capable of damaging the critical infrastructure of the U.S.? The University of New Hampshire has unveiled the UNH Cyber Threat Calculator, which assesses the level of threat any attacker …
February 12, 2007
Government secrecy “It’s another nail in the coffin of open government.” Rep. Marc Feinstein, D-Sioux Falls, reacting to a measure that passed the South Dakota House that would close the driving records of firefighters, police, ambulance employees and other emergency …
February 12, 2007
122 The number of levees nationwide that are at risk for failing, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Twenty-seven states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico had threatened levees, but only two had more than a handful. California …
February 12, 2007
Taking additional steps “With online banking, bill paying, and shopping increasing exponentially each year, we must take additional steps to protect our identities, provide help to those who have become victims, and make sure those who are committing the crimes …
February 11, 2007
The Maine Legislature declared that it would refuse a congressional order to change its drivers’ licenses so they can serve as national identification cards. Supporters of a recent nonbinding resolution say the federal program would invite identity theft and cost …
February 11, 2007
Plan receives backing from key player in Delaware 9 Tighter steering restrictions in Conn. Conn. AG seeks to fix auto body shop law 9 UNH calculates cyber attack threat Researchers gauge threats posed by hackers, terrorists, foreign nations 10 Risky …
February 11, 2007
Hackers, terrorists and nations all use computers, but who really is capable of damaging the critical infrastructure of the U.S.? The University of New Hampshire has unveiled the UNH Cyber Threat Calculator, which assesses the level of threat any attacker …