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Cybercrime outgrows drug trade?
From CNN/Money:The Treasury Department says that cyber crime has now outgrown illegal drug sales in annual proceeds, netting an estimated $105 billion in 2004, the report said. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security's 2005 research budget for cybersecurity programs was cut 7% to $16 million.
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From CNN/Money:
The Treasury Department says that cyber crime has now outgrown illegal drug sales in annual proceeds, netting an estimated $105 billion in 2004, the report said.
At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security's 2005 research budget for cybersecurity programs was cut 7% to $16 million.
Good is discussion on these factoids on Bruce Schneier's blog...