We consider Bruce Schneier to be one of the foremost security experts. Any person concerned about security would do well to study Bruce’s writings. He clearly explains the difference between security showmanship and a rational approach to security. His ideas apply as well to personal security as they do to national security.

Please refer to his recent article in Wired entitled “Virginia Tech Lesson: Rare Risks Breed Irrational Responses”, which can be found at the following link:

http://www.wired.com/politics/security/commentary/securitymatters/2007/05/securitymatters_0517

The FBI is finally tackling the tremendous personal and national security problem caused by ‘Bot-herders’. Bot-herders have an estimated one million computers in their clutches. The FBI is actively pursuing these miscreants and seeking to prosecute the Bot-herders and shut down the bot-nets.

For More Information:
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june07/botnet061307.htm

FBI suggests How to Protect Your Computer:
http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/protect_online.htm