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Cyber-warfare and Weapons of Mass Annoyance
As many as 15 million infected computers may be sending spam and disrupting Internet networks around the world. Cyber-warfare is a real threat to national security and the economy. We talk about how it works, who should take charge of cyber-defense and how civil liberties can be protected. Also, Barack Obama picks a a securities-industry regulator to lead the SEC. On Reporter's Notebook, will the Kennedy dynasty rise again?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAs many as 15 million infected computers may be sending spam and disrupting Internet networks around the world. Cyber-warfare is a real threat to national security and the economy. We talk about how it works, who should take charge of cyber-defense and how civil liberties can be protected. Also, President-elect Barack Obama picks a a securities-industry regulator to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Reporter's Notebook, can a nice girl from the Upper East Side handle the brutal politics of New York and Washington?
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3 storiesSecurities-Industry Regulator to Lead SEC for Obama
After revelations of scandal after financial scandal, the Securities and Exchange Commission is the poster child for the failures of deregulation. Today, President-elect Barack Obama chose Mary Shapiro to head that agency. He said that government, including Congress and the regulatory agencies, have been asleep at the switch.
Read the story6 minWar and Security in Cyber-space
Attacks on the Internet may not produce blood and gore, but they do pose genuine threats to national security and the economy. Credit card theft, bank fraud and other electronic crimes are on the rise. There's evidence that China and Russia have hacked into defense contractors and even the Pentagon.
Read the story35 minThe Dynasty Chair: A Kennedy or a Cuomo for Clinton's Seat?
Averill Harriman, Nelson Rockefeller, Bobby Kennedy, Hillary Clinton and Michael Bloomberg all began careers near the top of the ladder in New York politics. Now Caroline Kennedy , a quiet lawyer who writes poetry and books for young people, wants Governor David Paterson to appoint her to the United States Senate.
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