[funsec] Cybercrime as destructive as credit crisis

[Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah]

Date sent:      	Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:51:13 -0600
From:           	Thomas Raef <traef at ebasedsecurity.com>

> But don't you think cybercrime is much the same?

I'm with you, Thomas.  I recall a 2006 FBI survey (done on 2005 data) indicating 
malware related incidents had a huge *financial* impact: they estimated 62 billion 
for 2005, US-wide.  Even allowing for over-reporting and lack of understanding, I 
still think that's gotta count for something.


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