Medicare is turning to technology to make sure it doesn't pay fraudulent claims.  The upgrade is a screening technology much like what's used by credit card companies to stop fraud.  Also, the Japanese are beefing up their security just like the United States.  The country made it illegal to create or distribute computer viruses but some critics say the new law could infringe on privacy.   And software widely used in China to help run weapons systems, utilities and chemical plants has bugs that hackers could exploit to damage public infrastructure.  Sunway has developed software patches to plug the holes but it could take months for customers to install it.  And as always we will have the job of the day.

In the news today, the Senate server was hacked yet again.  The first attack took place over the weekend.  Law officers say no personal data was taken in this latest hack.  The Cybercrime Identity Bureau made 26 arrests, charging the suspects with using the internet to pass around graphic pictures of children.  The ages of those arrested range from 18 to 63 and include a Harvard graduate and a piano tutor.  Also, the Big Blue turns 100 today.  IMB started off selling things like punch cards.  It now makes super computers, among other things.

The hacking group LulzSec is now taking requests to hack into systems.  LulzSec has setup a hotline that you can call to suggest who they hack next.  Google is stepping up its features to make the search engine easier for you to use.  It will now offer voice recognition.  Right now it is only offered on its Google's Chrome web browser.  And good news for some iPhone users.  Apple began selling an unlocked version of the GSM iPhone 4 in the United States.  And as always, we have your job of the day.  Make sure you listen in.

The hacking group LulzSec has been busy, allegedly hacking into a Senator server in Washington, DC.  The Army has come up with another way to train its soldiers.  It will use a game-like system to train and ultimately cut costs.  Also, an Indian billionaire wants to provide i-Pads to people in his country for just $32.  And as always we will have the job of the day.

Today on National Cyber Security Radio, hear more about the most recent hacking.  This time the hackers targeted The IMF.  We'll tell you how that could impact the market and your money.  Plus Anonymous claims to have struck again as well.  This time they say they hacked into a Spanish Police website.  More on that and the latest arrests from that group.  And Verizon Wireless is pushing further into the mobile payments game with the announcement of a new partnership with Payfone.  We'll give the details of that potential deal.  And as always we will feature the job of the day.

The Spanish police say they have made arrests in the Sony PlayStation Network hacking.  Police identified the tree men as the local leadership of the international network of computer hackers called Anonymous.  We'll tell you what they have been charged with and how much prison time they face.  Also, the FBI is beefing up its staff to stop cyber crimes.  The FBI security squad saw cyber crime surpass conventional crime in terms of its economic impact.  Tune in to hear how many agents are now working to fight cyber crime.  And, The cost of cyber crime is on the rise.  Experts say it could potentially cost businesses and consumers as much as $1 trillion.  And as always we will have the job of the day.  Make sure you check it out.

A Mac technician is behind bars after police say he installed spyware programs on laptops he fixed.  According to police, 20 year old Trevor Harwell watched clients while the women took showers or changed their clothes.  Police say they found thousands of images on Harwell's computers.  Despite an onslaught of hacking of major companies, law officers remain largely stumped when it comes to catching those responsible.  The FBI wants businesses to take extra precautions when offering internet services for customers.  And Facebook's computer systems will soon be able to recognize familiar faces.  Facebook is making changes to the process for tagging friends in photos uploaded to the social network.  As always we will have the job of the day.  Check it out.

Topping cyber and technology news today, social media can have a huge impact on your future and technology.  Experts expect information collected on the internet could lead to businesses tracking and storing your information.  It might give you less privacy but it could also make life easier for you.  We'll tell you how.  Also, hackers have been very busy this year.  A recent report shows that six million new malicious software programs were unleashed on the internet in the first three months of this year.  Hear what that means for businesses, especially those in the healthcare industry.  And new technology is helping pave the way to understanding history better.  Hear more about the first 700 years of England’s history and how experts were able to draw that timeline.  As always we'll have the job of the day.  Make sure to tune in.

Making news today, believe it or not but one in four criminal hackers turn to snitching for the government.  US law officers are using those turncoats to put an end to hacking in general.  Hear why it is still an uphill battle.  Apple CEO, Steve Jobs says that PCs could be a thing of the past.  His company, along with others, are looking to the clouds, or iClouds to make PCs obsolete.  Hear more on what the company has planned and the future of technology.  Thieves are turning to the dead to cash in.  There is typically a six month window for financial institutions and government agencies to find out that someone has died.  We'll tell you what you need to know to protect your loved one's identity.

The attacks just keep coming from the group Lulz Security.  This time they claimed responsibility for hacking into a website that the FBI uses to share information between the government and businesses.  Also, the US and UK hope to team up to fight cyber crimes.  The two say the many attacks in the recent weeks is a sign that hackers are getting bolder.  For them, they say that means they need to be prepared.  And a new bill could make it a little easier for some teens accused of sexting.  New York lawmakers are pushing a bill called Cyber Crime Youth Resuce and it would give judges more leeway in sentencing teens convicted of sexting.  As always, we will have your job of the day.  Make sure you check it out.