F-Secure Calls For "Internetpol" To Fight Crimeware 114
KingofGnG points out F-Secure's Q3 2008 security summary, in which its Chief Research Officer Mikko Hypponen proposes establishing an "Internetpol," an international organization empowered to target and root out cybercrime anywhere in the world. Hypponen gives examples of why such a supernational force is needed — and these are not hard to find — but provides few details about how such an outfit could get started or how it would work. He does mention the wrinkle that in some countries malware writing, cracking, spamming, and phishing are not illegal or not prosecuted. Is an Internetpol even possible, let alone practical?
If this were to happen (Score:5, Funny)
They should wear uniforms made from lycra, wear bright red codpieces and a cape. That much power should come with a high level of public humiliation.
... or I'll digitally sign a ticket! (Score:4, Funny)
Re:If this were to happen (Score:3, Funny)
Why do you hate Cory? http://xkcd.com/239/ [xkcd.com] ;)