Internet forum in Brazil grapples with responses to cybercrime
Article Launched: 11/14/2007 02:27:47 PM PST
A UN sponsored conference regarding cyber crime was held recently in Brazil. People from around the world gather talk about the many issues of cyber crime that affecting the globe. Some of the major topics that were discussed included child pornography, censorship of extremists, and combating terrorism.
It seemed as though everyone was on the same page for child pornography. It simply needs to be stopped. However, it is hard to stop because people are able to hide their identities on the web.
The UK wants to work with IT groups to silent extremists that are on the web. This however leads to the problem of censorship, and many people are against it.
Other members of the conference thought that it was more important to combat terrorism, especially in the form of cyber attacks. Because of our reliance on technology, it is possible for terrorist groups to gain access banks and even infrastructures like the train or water system where a ton of damage may be done. Countries need to further secure these systems to avoid these issues.
It is great that this conference took place, even though views differed. The web effects everybody all over the world and it is important for foreign powers to collaborate on issues related to the web.
A UN sponsored conference regarding cyber crime was held recently in Brazil. People from around the world gather talk about the many issues of cyber crime that affecting the globe. Some of the major topics that were discussed included child pornography, censorship of extremists, and combating terrorism.
It seemed as though everyone was on the same page for child pornography. It simply needs to be stopped. However, it is hard to stop because people are able to hide their identities on the web.
The UK wants to work with IT groups to silent extremists that are on the web. This however leads to the problem of censorship, and many people are against it.
Other members of the conference thought that it was more important to combat terrorism, especially in the form of cyber attacks. Because of our reliance on technology, it is possible for terrorist groups to gain access banks and even infrastructures like the train or water system where a ton of damage may be done. Countries need to further secure these systems to avoid these issues.
It is great that this conference took place, even though views differed. The web effects everybody all over the world and it is important for foreign powers to collaborate on issues related to the web.
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