NCS 10/18/11

Published: Oct. 18, 2011, 8 p.m.

Britain says it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.\xa0 The country says it is prepared to strike first to defend itself against a cyber attack from an enemy state.\xa0 The Foreign Secretary made the statement today and gives an indication that the UK has developed new weapons for the online battlefield.\n It used to be a minor domestic crime but organized cybercriminals have turned ID trafficking into a global problem.\xa0 The information they steal is so valuable to some criminals looking to cash in on your identity.\n Also listen to hear the job of the day!