Scammers Look to Dr. Who for Support

Cyber scammers are well known for latching onto the latest trends to fool victims into falling for their scams. This happened with the disaster in Haiti, the World Cup and is now happening with the season finale of Doctor Who, a program that airs on the BBC.

Cyber criminals are posting fake video clips, infected downloads and spoilers, according to The Register. Fans who click the links are invited to…

Cyber Expert: India a Partner in Fighting Cyber Terrorism

As the threats in cyberspace continue to grow, India will work to combat the threats of cyber terrorism and cyber crime, according to a cybersecurity expert working for an Indian outsourcing firm.

Clifford Gregory, senior VP (security solutions) of IonIdea, said India is and will remain one of the United States’ key partners in defending cyberspace. Gregory is a…

Symantec’s GiGi Schumm on Cybersecurity

Recently, vice president and general manager of Symantec (NSDQ: SYMC) Public Sector, GiGi Schumm sat down with CRN to discuss the cyber legislation on the hill, the direction of Symantec and how the firm is a thought leader in cybersecurity.

“Symantec is very reliant on our channel and on our partners, and…

Cyber Bill Clears Committee

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has unanimously approved a comprehensive cybersecurity bill yesterday.

The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S.3480, submitted by Sens. Joe Lieberman, Susan Collins and Tom Carper, would create a new cyber center within the Department of Homeland Security and create a White House Office of Cyberspace Policy…

Gen. Wesley Clark: US Can Stop Cyber Attacks

The increasing number of attacks via cyberspace on U.S. federal and private sector networks can and should be stopped, according to General Wesley Clark.

Speaking before an audience at the National Press Club, Clark told audience members that the United States already possesses the ability and technology to stop cyber attacks and merely needs…

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NIST Launches Cyber Awareness Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched a new interagency program to raise cybersecurity awareness and teach Americans of all ages better practices for computer use.

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education program has evolved from the 2008 Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative, which called for extending cybersecurity training throughout the federal government….

DHS’ Head of Cyber Division Outlines Goals

Earlier this year, Roberta Stempfley was named director of the National Cybersecurity Division at the Department of Homeland Security. She is responsible for, among other duties, U.S.-CERT which was recently criticized by the Inspector General of DHS.

Recently, Stempfley sat down with GovInfoSecurity to discuss her plans for the future.

“I always tell people that I live…

Malaysia Hosts Cyber Conference

Malaysia is currently hosting a cybersecurity conference for Organization of Islamic Conference member countries, according to a report in Bermana. The event is being held  in Rabat in collaboration with Morocco’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies and supported by the Islamic Development Bank.

The theme of the workshop is “Enhancing Capability for Better Security” and is targeted to OIC members in Africa. According to a statement…

‘World’s No. 1 Hacker’ Marred by Plagiarism Allegations

A recently published e-book has had a significant impact on the IT security community, amid allegations of plagiarism and racism.

The book, titled How to Become the World’s No. 1 Hacker, is said to be written by Gregory D. Evans, a former felon who later became the CEO of Ligatt Security International.

The book provides a step-by-step guide to securing networks…