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With Cybersecurity on the Rise, Accenture Helps San Antonio Get in on the Action
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 15:21 in Cyber Policy | viewed 635 views times | 1 Comment
Cybersecurity is steadily becoming an area of focus throughout the nation, with states and cities seeing it as an opportunity to grow business opportunities by making themselves ‘hubs’ for cyber. Accenture opened a threat analysis center in San Antonio this... (Continue reading)
Survey Shows America Needs More Cyber Education
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 15:02 in Cyber Policy | viewed 680 views times | 1 Comment
In a study released today by StaySafeOnline.org, results show that America’s youth are not receiving enough education to use digital technology and navigate the Internet in a safe, secure and responsible manner. Further more the study also says that American... (Continue reading)
Over 60 Sites Compromised with SEO Poisoning
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 15:01 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 925 views times | 1 Comment
Recently, an additional 60 sites have been found to host SEO poisoning activity. SEO attacks have been increasing with people primarily using Google to point searchers to infected domains. These other sites launch malware, phishing attacks and IFrame SEO attacks.... (Continue reading)
Cyber Problems Will Remain Says Northrop Grumman’s Bob Brammer
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 15:01 in Cyber Policy | viewed 554 views times | 1 Comment
As troubling news emerges about America not being ready for a potential cyberwar, more companies are becoming acutely aware of the importance of preparing for Web-based attacks. “If we went to war today in a cyberwar, we would lose,” said former... (Continue reading)
Featured Job- Cybersecurity Consultants Job with Booz Allen
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 15:01 in Featured Jobs | viewed 339 views times | 0 Comments
Job Description If you have strong problem-solving and consulting skills, deep technical knowledge, and a dedication to client service, Booz Allen could be what’s next in your career. The following opportunities-and many others-are available at locations nationwide: Business Continuity/COOP Planners Certification... (Continue reading)
Cyveillance Finds Targeting of New Brands Up 50 Percent
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 15:19 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 386 views times | 1 Comment
Cyveillance, a leader in cyber intelligence, announced its findings that cyber criminals are having greater success by using increasingly sophisticated techniques. Phishing remains one of the top threats according to Cyveillance’s “2H 2009 Cyber Intelligence Report.” Panos Anastassiadis, COO of... (Continue reading)
Bulgarians Charged in ATM Hacking Case
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 14:55 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 417 views times | 0 Comments
Three Bulgarians were charged yesterday in connection with an ATM hacking case that occurred over a 44 day period. The suspects allegedly planted electronic skimming devices on a number of ATMs in Massachusetts, making off with more than $137,000, according... (Continue reading)
New York Firm Faces Bankruptcy Following Cyber Attack
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 14:46 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 745 views times | 0 Comments
Instances of criminals using cyberspace to carry out monetary theft has been steadily increasing in recent years, with dire consequences for victims. Little & King LLC, a New York based marketing firm, faces bankruptcy after a computer virus infection allowed... (Continue reading)
By Light, InZero Team Up to Fight Cyber Attacks
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 14:30 in Cyber Policy | viewed 597 views times | 1 Comment
Tech companies By Light Professional IT Services and InZero Systems are forming a joint venture in an effort to quickly expand the federal government’s capacity to defend against cyber attacks. The joint venture, termed By Light-InZero, will provide support, testing... (Continue reading)
Microsoft Uses Courts to Take Down Botnet
Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 14:29 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 430 views times | 0 Comments
Microsoft and the Botnet Task Force have struck again, and this time against one of the United States largest spam producers. Microsoft petitioned the U.S. courts for a take down order against domains associated with the Waledac botnet. The order, which... (Continue reading)
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