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Full Article Silicon Valley recruiter: "Everyone's desperate" 5 reasons to join a startup after graduating U.S. urges code of conduct for Internet commerce Tweet Share this Email Print Related News RSA offers to replace SecurIDs after Lockheed hacking Tue, Jun 7 2011 Hackers attack another Sony network and post data Fri, Jun 3 2011 U.S. weighs security after "serious" Google allegation Thu, Jun 2 2011 Cybersecurity becoming U.S. diplomatic priority Thu, Jun 2 2011 Google reveals Gmail hacking, says likely from China Thu, Jun 2 2011 Analysis & Opinion Tech wrap: Steve Jobs pitches Apple’s iCloud The consumerisation of IT Related Topics Technology » Media » Regulatory News » WASHINGTON | Wed Jun 8, 2011 4:59pm EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies using the Internet to do business should adhere to a code of conduct to reduce hacking and online theft, the Commerce Department said in a report issued on Wednesday. The department recommended improved methods for authenticating identity in a world where passwords are easily stolen or hacked. It also urged using the latest technology to ensure that when users type in a Wed address that they actually go to that domain rather than being hijacked. Another element of the code of conduct would be the development of incentives to encourage needed expenditures on security. For example, a company using best practices may have less legal liability in the case of a hack. With online transactions estimated at $10 trillion globally each year and growing, the threat of online theft has also grown, the Commerce Department said. "In 2010, an estimated 55,000 new viruses, worms, spyware and other threats were bombarding the Internet daily," the department said. "Our economy depends on the ability of companies to provide trusted, secure services online. 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