Secret Service, IBM, Others Form Alliance to Fight Cyber Crime, Identity Theft

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A coalition of leading corporate, government and academic institutions today announced the formation of the Center for Applied Identity Management Research (CAIMR). CAIMR plans include developing research and solutions for identity management challenges such as cyber crime, terrorism, financial crimes, identity theft and fraud, weapons of mass destruction, and narcotics and human trafficking. The Center brings cross-disciplinary experts in criminal justice, financial crime, biometrics, cyber crime and cyber defense, data protection, homeland security and national defense to address identity management challenges that impact individuals, public safety, commerce, government programs and national security.

"In spite of our recent successful investigations both domestically and internationally, cybercrime remains a substantial threat that continues to evolve and attack our financial systems," said Michael P Merritt, Assistant Director, Office of Investigations, United States Secret Service.

http://www.circleid.com/posts/secret_service_ibm_alliance_caimr/

 

[dbtbandit67]

the truth is, no government-coalition is going to substantially stop cyber-crime. the best defense is self-defense. ppl need to take responsibility and learn about these things, and defend themselves

we can't expect other people to do it for us.

 

[GF]

If anyone's looking for a good career - there's a lot of money to be made in fighting cyber-crimes! Terrorism will be fought online pretty soon.