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FBI Warns of Sweeping Global Threat To US Cybersecurity

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the only-a-matter-of-time dept.

GovIT Geek writes "The FBI's newly appointed chief of cyber security warned today that 'a couple dozen' countries are eager to hack US government, corporate, and military networks. While he refused to provide country-specific details, FBI Cyber Division Chief Shawn Henry told reporters at a roundtable that cooperation with foreign law enforcement is one of the Bureau's highest priorities and added the United States has had incredible success fostering overseas partnerships."

6 of 134 comments (clear)

  1. What's a Cyber? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm now worried that mine's at risk.

  2. no kidding? by Utini420 · · Score: 5, Funny

    News Flash: Guy in new job declares new job important!

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    A little inaccuracy sometimes saves tons of explanation.
  3. They're threatening cybers? by KeithIrwin · · Score: 4, Funny

    Threats against cybers? Uh-oh. I've been cybering all morning. Heck, I even did cam to cam once. No global sweepers have threatened me yet, but now I'm scared. I hope they don't hurt me.

  4. Cybers? by Digital+Vomit · · Score: 4, Funny

    Since when is it the FBI's mandate to protect online sex chatting?

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    Modern copyright is theft of culture from everyone and it retards the progress of the useful arts and sciences.
  5. It's on Topic! by pete-classic · · Score: 3, Funny

    Aight, I put on my robe and wizard hat.

    -Peter

  6. The penalty for threatening cybers by snarfies · · Score: 4, Funny

    You are inferior. Man will be reborn as Cybermen, but you will perish under maximum deletion. Delete, delete, delete, DELETE!