Friday, June 17, 2011

Security Hysteria: Let's Cut the Hype

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June 17, 2011
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Security Hysteria: Let's Cut the Hype Hackers are more malicious than ever, but the media- and vendor-fomented hysteria is misplaced. If it doesn't stop soon, expect to see Congress breathing down the neck of IT
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