Security News Brief: 10-03-08 | PC Data Security Blog

Security News Brief: 10-03-08

9:43 am on October 3, 2008 | By Meghan Whelan | In identity theft, information security, laptop theft, security policy |

New federal law targets ID theft and cybercrime. The bill lowers the bar prosecutors need to clear before bringing hacking and other cybercrime charges against an individual. (Security Fix, October 1, 2008.)
Laptop stolen in break-in at McCain campaign office in St. Louis. Campaign officials said the laptop contained information about areas that Republicans are targeting for support. (STLToday.com, October 2, 2008.)
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. (Network World, October 3, 2008.)

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