Risks Outweigh Benefits in Cloud Computing, IT Professionals Say

Nearly half of IT professionals are concerned that the risks of cloud computing will outweigh the advantages that come with this growing IT service, according to a recent study by Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

Surveying 1,809 U.S. IT professionals who are all members of ISACA, the first annual ISACA IT Risk/Reward Barometer reported that more…

Mike McConnell: Debate will Continue until ‘Catastrophic Event’ Happens

Mike McConnell, former director of national intelligence, believes the United States is not moving quickly and effectively enough to secure the nation’s networks.

Speaking at the “Cyber 1.0” conference, McConnell said prior to leaving the federal sector, he advocated for the creating of an “independent specified command” that would be responsible for securing civilian…

IT Giants Launch Cyber Initiative for Young Emirati Girls

Despite the highest number of female Internet users of the Arab states in the Gulf, young women in the United Arab Emirates are especially susceptible to becoming victims of cyber crime, something the Dubai government and U.S. IT companies hope to change by launching the inaugural TechnoGirls event.

While many teenage Arab girls know the ins and outs of social-networking sites, they have very limited knowledge of the threats that…

Blackmailing Hacker Targeted Young Women with Webcam Site Scam

A young man in Dubai is accused of hacking into women’s computers and stealing personal photos in an effort to blackmail them, according to Khaleej Times Online.

The 21-year-old Arab national created a website where young women were led to believe they could see other people’s webcam pictures. Instead, the young man hacked into their computers and stole photos he allegedly used to blackmail them later. He also demanded…

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Oman Opens Cyber Center as E-Governance Effort

The Sultanate of Oman last week unveiled its first cyber center, which was launched in hopes of addressing emerging security and vulnerability issues on the Internet.

Based in the capital city of Muscat, the Oman National Computer Emergency Readiness Team will also work on detecting security incidents affecting the country’s information assets and initiating emergency responses.

Dr. Salim Sultan…

Upcoming Debate on Whether “The Cyber War Threat Has Been Grossly Exaggerated”

Intelligence Squared U.S. will be coming to Washington, DC on June 8, 2010 to host a live debate that will discuss the proposition that “The Cyber War Threat Has Been Grossly Exaggerated.” The event will be hosted at the Newseum and will feature Mike McConnell, former DNI and presently SVP at Booz Allen, Marc Rotenberg, executive director…

Prevalence of Cyber Crime in Russia Hurts Image Abroad

Next to China, Russia is considered to be one of the worst offenders in allowing cyber criminals to flourish. Most experts believe that the Russian method is that as long as the criminals aren’t attacking Russian assets, they are free to do as they please.

However, the Russian Association of Electronic Communications is looking to alter this reputation. Dmitry…

Copyright Trojan Targets Unsuspecting Users

The security researchers at F-Secure have found a new “ransom Trojan” making the rounds that claims to find copyright violations on a target’s computer. The Trojan tries to convince the victim to pay a pre-trial settlement of $400 to cover the costs of a “Copyright holder fine.”

The malware tells the victim that an “antipiracy scanner” has found copyrighted torrents on the victim’s computer and that they must pay a…

Despite the Economic Climate, Still a Good Time for Cyber Companies

The past year has seen many companies having to tighten their belts, laying off workers and re-forecasting their earnings due to the current economic climate. However, this trend does not appear to have hit companies involved in cybersecurity in the same way.

According to the Cedar Rapids paper The Gazette, SecurityCoverage, a company that provides computer security, managed to increase…