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Letter writer says that in light of recent hacking into Greenville Water System computers, voters should be concerned about cybercrime.

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OPINION

Jim Clark, Letter to the Editor Published 9:11 a.m. ET Feb. 23, 2020

Now that the Greenville Water System has been hacked and the state IRS (SC Department of Revenue) years ago, it is time to get serious about fixing this problem.

It is almost certain that your personal Social Security number and birth date are in cyberspace.So bank accounts, 401Ks and even home equity is at risk for cybercrime.

It is obvious the internet needs to be re-engineered for security.I have read that internet security is an illusion.All a hacker has to do is insert a line or two of code into a computer program. But banks are advertising the convenience of accessing personal accounts on cell phones.Is this making hacking easier?

The FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.) does not cover hacking losses. Wire fraud laws need to berewritten to determine who is responsible, or insure these losses.

Hacking and ID theft has become a lucrative profession.These criminals are a growing parasite on responsible and productive Americans.It is long past timeto demand an end to these crimes or go back to pre-internet banking.

This is an election year.One would think cybercrime would an issue.

Jim Clark

Easley

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Letter: It's an election year why isn't cybercrime on voters' minds? - Greenville News