Most people feel hackers are more elusive than burglars.
More than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the threat of hackers and cybercriminals, says a poll released Monday at a conference of technology executives and law enforcement officials. The future of the cybermarketplace will depend, to a large degree, on safety and security. But some technology companies have expressed reluctance to report hacker attacks because of the inconvenience and embarrassment of an investigation. Attorney General Janet Reno told the conference in Herndon, a suburb of Washington, that law enforcement would minimize the disruptions to business when investigating cybercrimes. Reno said dealing with Internet attacks was similar to fighting traditional crime.