Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Has US been unfairly torched over the electronic waste disposal issue? Human and computer viruses are both security risks

Human and computer viruses are both security risks; Is US-CERT Ready for a Cyber Attack?
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Has US been unfairly torched over the electronic waste disposal issue?

Is it possible the US has been unfairly torched over the issue of electronic waste disposal?According to a study released this week more computers discarded by consumers in the United States are getting a second life in developing countries, or at least in Peru, than previously reported. Read full story

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