http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223370/Stratfor_relaunches_site_CEO_accuses_attackers_of_censorship By Jaikumar Vijayan Computerworld January 11, 2012 Strafor Global Intelligence CEO George Friedman on Wednesday blasted those responsible for a December attack on the global intelligence firm's website that compromised credit card information and emails belonging to thousands of subscribers. In a YouTube video linked to the company's freshly relaunched site, Friedman accepted responsibility for Stratfor's failure to properly protect customer data while accusing the attackers of imposing a new censorship regime on the Internet. "We are now in a world in which anonymous judges, jurors and executioners can silence whom they want," Friedman said in the video. "This is a new censorship that doesn't come openly from governments but from people hiding behind masks." Strafor provides intelligence on global business, security and economic issues. The company has a worldwide client base, including many from within the government and military. [...] _____________________________________________________ Did a friend send you this article? Make it your New Year's Resolution to subscribe to InfoSec News! http://www.infosecnews.org/mailman/listinfo/isnReceived on Thu Jan 12 2012 - 01:39:45 PST
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