Hacking Spree Cripples Government Websites in Nepal

Hackers have compromised official websites of 16 federal offices in Nepal this month alone, raising questions about the security of web servers used by the government, Republica reports.

The main reason for the spike in cyber attacks was lack of law enforcement, said Vice President of High Level Commission of Information Technology Manohar Kumar Bhattarai.

“We have to accept weaknesses in Internet security and lack of awareness,” he…

China: Yep, We Have Elite Cyber Warriors

China admits for the first time that it has an elite unit of cyber warriors in its army, an intelligence official has told U.K.-based Channel 4 News.

The unit — part of China’s People’s Liberation Army — is called the “cyber blue team” and will work to protect Chinese networks from cyber attack. However, many fear the…

Harris Wins $59.7 Million IDIQ for New Encryption Device

The U.S. Navy has selected Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) for a $5.9 million order for its KIK-11 Tactical Key Loader —  a new lightweight device that simplifies the process of loading classified key fill material into military radios and other end cryptographic units.

The initial delivery order…

Judge Fines Online Marketers of Bogus Credit Offers, Cites for Contempt

A federal district court judge has ordered a deceptive marketing operation to pay more than $3.7 million as part of a contempt action for violating a 2008 court order and conducting an alleged scam the Federal Trade Commission says involved selling a bogus “$10,000 credit line” that was really an online shopping club membership and a “no cost” prepaid debit card with hidden fees.

In 2008,…

Buy, Buy, Buy: Analyst Recommends Top Cyber Stocks

With a booming market for developing capabilities that protect the U.S. networks and systems, government contractors are ramping up their efforts to get in on the action and make some cool cash from the emerging cyber threats.

Guest blogging on CNBC.com, EarlyBird Capital analyst Alex Hamilton identified 17 companies that stand to gain the most from the growing…

Sony Battles More Cyber Attacks

Sony is again battling hackers who are now attacking business units around the world, as the Japanese electronics giant today admitted three new attacks.

Hackers have targeted Sony Ericsson’s Canadian eShop website, affecting 2,000 users, a Sony spokesman said today. And yesterday, Sony said websites in three countries had been hacked, AFP reported.

One of those cyber attacks hit a Sony BMG music site in Japan, which was compromised by…

Fake Tweets Announce bin Laden Live and Kickin’

If you happen to spend some time on Twitter — outside of work hours, of course — you might have seen tweets announcing  news from CNN “conforming” that former terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is alive. Whatever you do, do not click on those URLs, warns Internet security firm Websense, as it is just another way for cyber crooks to spread their malicious code.

These tweets are being posted…

Defendants of Spying Computer Lawsuit: We Didn’t Break Any Laws

A software company accused of loading spyware on computers rented by customers told a judge yesterday it did not violate any laws, Erie Times-News reports.

Lawyers for the plaintiffs, Crystal and Brian Byrd of Casper, said possibly thousands of people who have leased computers from Aaron’s rental stores franchisees may be using devices that have the ability to track their activity and even snap a…

Pentagon Cyber Official: Cybersecurity Requires ‘Whole of Government’ Approach

In line with an agreement between the department secretaries last fall and the recently released International Strategy for Cyberspace, the Defense Department and Department of Homeland Security are sharing cybersecurity information, capabilities and expertise, a Pentagon official said.

Robert J. Butler, deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, testified before…

GTSI Awarded $425 Million FAA Deal to Supply IT

GTSI Corp., a provider of technology to federal, state and local governments, has won a contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to provide IT under the Strategic Acquisition of Various Equipment and Supplies program.

The fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is worth up to $425 million, if all…