The emphasis on solving Y2K problems means that important security concerns are being put on the back burner because of lack of funds, he says. But steps are being taken to combat cyber-crime. In December 1997, US Attorney General Janet Reno and law officers from several countries agreed to develop high-tech solutions to combat computer crime and to prosecute criminals who cross borders to rob banks or sell child pornography in cyberspace. Then last November, the International Chamber of Commerce based in Geneva announced it was establishing a special unit to help companies around the world combat cyber-crime. The group works closely with Interpol to fight Internet crime.
People feel they have time.
Coming from a for-profit company, there is always the sense that you're just using scare tactics to promote your product. But people need to be aware of the scope and scale of the kind of activities taking place, or else they'll become victims as well.