In an article on ComputerWeekly.com, it has been noted that the US has introduced wide new hacking powers for federal agents a day after the UK's Investigatory Powers Act firmed up bulk surveillance powers for intelligence and polices services. Changes to the US federal code of criminal procedure allow judges to issue search warrants that give the FBI the authority to remotely access computers in any jurisdiction, reports Reuters. It’s an interesting article and again emphasises the importance of the cyber security industry to the future of business.

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