iPad Users Hit by Scammers

In typical fashion, scammers are quickly moving to exploit the new iPad and individuals who own the new technology. According to security researchers at BitDefender, scammers are attempting to convince iPad buyers to download backdoor software onto PCs.

The cyber criminals have distributed emails claiming that the iPad needs an iTunes update for “best performance, newer features and security.” The links in the email send the user to…

Slipping Through the Filter: The Effectiveness of Web Filtering

In January of 2010, Google went public with information that Chinese hackers had attacked Gmail accounts of human rights activists in December of 2009. As a result, Google announced that it would no longer comply with Chinese government regulations that required the censoring of search results that are related to sensitive political and social issues. But just…

UK Follows in US’ Footsteps with Cyber Competition

The U.S. has held a number of cyber competitions recently in an effort to find the next generation of cyber professionals. The UK is now looking across the pond for ideas to build its own cybersecurity capabilities.

By operating a cyber competition, the UK hopes to identify and tap individuals who already possess technical savvy. The competition is designed to…

Gary Gagnon to Head Cyber at MITRE

MITRE Corporation has announced that vice president Gary Gagnon was appointed corporate director of cybersecurity. Gagnon will work to develop and implement MITRE’s cybersecurity strategy and cyber work activities for government clients.

“An increased focus and coordinated approach on cyber security and assurance underlie successful outcomes for all of our government customers,” said Alfred…

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Man Threatens Cyber Attack, Gets Charged with Cyber Extortion

A man from California has been charged with extortion for allegedly threatening his insurance company with a spam attack if the company failed to pay him $200,000. The price would increase to $3 million if the deadline was not met by the company, according to court documents.

Anthony Digati, 52, faces a possible 2 year sentence for, what the FBI has termed, “cyber extortion.” The indictment claims that Digati developed…

Congress Needs to Come Together to Plan Cyber Defense says Rep. Sanchez

There are currently a number of bills before Congress that deal with cybersecurity and multiple committees claim some level of oversight regarding cybersecurity. However, there appears to be little consensus between the different players claiming dominion over cybersecurity.

Rep. Loretta Sanchez, who is the chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Terrorism, …

FBI Finds New Technologies a Challenge

New age technologies like smart phones and gaming consoles pose new problems for law enforcement officials, according to a member of the FBI. During the 2010 Computer Forensics Show in New York City, attendees were told that these new technologies pose unique problems for law enforcement trying to mine the hardware for forensic data, according to an article on…

Navy Looks to Secure NextGen Cyber Warriors Through NROTC Scholarships

The U.S. Navy is looking to enhance its current cybersecurity capabilities by granting scholarships to the top twenty percent of contestants competing in the U.S. Cyber Challenge, a cyber war game sponsored by the SANS Institute and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The goal of the war game is to connect participants with training and mentoring opportunities…

Former NSA Director Ken Minihan to Head Cybersecurity Panel

Lt. Gen. Ken Minihan (USAF, ret) has been tapped to lead the cybersecurity panel at Capital Connection ‘10, which will be held in Baltimore, MD from May 19-20. The panel will also include Kristin…