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A system used by ships worldwide to broadcast their location for safety purposes lacks security controls and is vulnerable to spectacular spoofing attacks, researchers show.

Over the weekend a tugboat chugged along the mighty Mississippi River, heading for the Gulf, when, in a flash, it disappeared completely. Moments later it reappeared, popping into existence a few hundred miles away on a small lake in Texas.

Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen wants to create an environment where employees are encouraged to explore brand new ideas.

While Paunch will be out of circulation for awhile, the arms bazaar where he sold his wares will continue to operate. "Americans must be cognizant that there is a organized community of cyberweapons merchants who have developed and sold capabilities which bypass traditional cyberdefenses," said Tom Kellermann, vice president of cyber security for Trend Micro.

With great technology comes great power. Of course this also means it comes with greater threats from cybercriminals. To raise awareness of the need for cyber security and warn against increased dependence on technology, security software company Trend Micro released a new web series entitled "2020."