Security Quick Links for June 15

June 18th, 2007

Author: arieanna

As we swing into the weekend, here are some security news items for your edification:

David Canton of the London Free Press writes an editorial on how “Online Records Pose Risks”
A Southern Ontario school announces a new stringent electronic policy in response to cyberbullying. All Internet activity will be monitored, and offenders face stiff penalties.
Send your dad a “Phish & Tips” e-card via the FTC for Father’s Day – complete with tips on keeping personal information secure
Nestor Arellano of ITWorldCanada writes about new Spammer tactics
A DC school administrator is being investigated for identity theft of DC school employees
The FBI released a report indicating that there are “Over 1 Million Potential Victims of Botnet Cyber Crime” [via Brandon Sun]