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Wednesday, 16 February, 2000, 21:10 GMT
New strategy required to beat cyber-criminals
The FBI says it is fighting a losing battle
US law enforcement leaders said on Wednesday that computer attacks were one of the fastest-growing areas of crime and that continually updated technology made it nearly impossible to keep track of the problem.
Addressing a Senate subcommittee on Internet security, Attorney General Janet Reno said last week's attacks on major commercial websites showed how important it was for the United States to devise a co-ordinated strategy against cyber-crime.
"How we deal with cyber-crime is one of the most critical areas we face," said Reno.
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