United States: Google Attacks Highlight Growing Problem of Cyber Security Threats.

Section: General News - Internet search engine giant Google's disclosure it was the target of a highly sophisticated cyber attack has brought renewed attention to the growing problem of cyber security threats. In this first report of a three-part series on cyber security and Internet freedom, VOA looks at the problem of how to counter threats in cyber space.

The freedom to connect Modern technology is increasingly becoming a part of everyone's everyday life. We use the latest gadgets and Internet connections to communicate and do business.

But, with such convenience and high-tech connectivity come the risk of cyber attacks. Although such attacks were once aimed mainly at …