Cyber attacks from outside and inside

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In its fourth annual survey, the US-based Computer Security Institute and the FBI reported that corporations, banks and government agencies all face a growing threat from computer crime committed both inside and outsie their organizations. For the third straight year, financial losses due to computer security breaches mounted to more than $100 million. And for the third year in a row, system penetration by outsiders increased and 30% of respondents reported intrusion. Those reporting their Internet connection as a frequent point of attack rose from 37% in 1996 ti 57% in 1999.