cybersecurity

Dronegate: The First Casualty is our Cybersecurity Paradigm

"As of yet, there is no definitive narrative of the virus that hit the U.S. drone fleet at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada this September. Original reports stated that drone cockpits had been infected with a keylogger virus and, while there was no indication that classified information had been stolen or that missions had been compromised, the virus has proven tenacious, resisting efforts to disinfect machines and forcing the Air Force to wipe entire hard drives. Sources said that officials at Creech never informed the 24th Air Force, the central authority on cyber for the Air Force, about the breach until the 24th read about it online. Yesterday, however, in its first official statement on the infection, the Air Force explained that the virus was actually credential stealer and insisted that the v ›
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Chinese telecom firm tied to spy ministry

"A U.S. intelligence report for the first time links China’s largest telecommunications company to Beijing’s KGB-like intelligence service and says the company recently received nearly a quarter-billion dollars from the Chinese government." Source: Chinese telecom firm tied to spy ministry - Washington Times ›
Pentagon spending on cyber security to increase read more
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Pentagon spending on cyber security to increase

"Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn tells The Associated Press that there are strong indications ›
Federal network security breaches spike 650 percent read more
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Federal network security breaches spike 650 percent

"Reports of network security incidents at federal agencies have soared 650 percent during the past h ›
Cyber crime unit saves UK economy £140m in six months read more
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Cyber crime unit saves UK economy £140m in six months

"A Metropolitan police unit claims to have saved the economy more than £140m in the past six months ›
Microsoft Neutralizes Kelihos Botnet, Names Defendant in Case read more
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Microsoft Neutralizes Kelihos Botnet, Names Defendant in Case

"Building on the recent successes of the Rustock and Waledac botnet takedowns, I’m pleased to anno ›
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Homeland Security Revamps Cyber Arm

"The National Protection and Programs Directorate, the Department of Homeland Security agency that handles many of the government's cybersecurity responsibilities is about to get a makeover in the wake of the departure of former deputy undersecretary Phil Reitinger. The directorate, among other things, is in works to secure federal civilian agency networks and coordinate ›
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In China, business travelers take extreme precautions to avoid cyber-espionage

"Packing for business in China? Bring your passport and business cards, but maybe not that laptop loaded with contacts and corporate memos. China’s massive market beckons to American businesses — the nation is the United States’ second-largest trading partner — but many are increasingly concerned about wo ›
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Pentagon extends program to defend cyber networks

"As hackers and hostile nations launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks against U.S. defense contractors, the Pentagon is extending a pilot program to help protect its prime suppliers. That program could possibly serve as a model for other government agencies. It is being evaluated by the Department of Homeland Security, as part of a potential effor ›
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US government to beat back botnets with a cybersecurity code of conduct

"Old Uncle Sam seems determined to crack down on botnets, but he still needs a little help figuring out how to do so. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a request for information, inviting companies from internet and IT companies t ›
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Singapore to set up national cyber security centre

"An increasingly wired Singapore is setting up a new National Cyber Security Centre to boost its ability in thwarting potential attacks on its cyberspace presence and critical infocommunications systems, such as power grids." Source: Singapore to set up national cyber security centre ›
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DHS insider hacking case reveals serious network security vulnerabilities

"Recent interviews with current and former personnel involved in a 2008 federal investigation into hacking and other network abuse at an immigration application processing center in Texas portray an out-of-control information technology office at a key Homeland Security Department agency. The vulnerabilities expo ›
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Air traffic system vulnerable to cyber attack

"The team says the vulnerabilities it has identified 'could have disastrous consequences including confusion, aircraft groundings, even plane crashes if exploited by adversaries'" (Air traffic system vulnerable to cyber attack - tech - 12 September 2011 - New Scientist) ›