Security Fix author named ‘cybercrime hero’

December 8th, 2009 admin

Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc this week bestowed a generous honor on the Security Fix author. In its 2009 annual security report released Tuesday, Cisco names Yours Truly as a “cybercrime hero,” citing an ongoing investigative series detailing the plight of small businesses that have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars at the hands of malicious software. The mention comes in a section announcing Cisco’s first-ever “Cybercrime Showcase,” which the company said aims to “shine a spotlight on individuals and entities who have made significant positive contributions during the past year toward helping …


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