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QinetiQ’s Keith Rhodes Spells Out Keys to Cyber Defense
According to experts, the keys to combating cyber threats are planning, prioritization and testing.
Keith Rhodes, senior vice president and chief technology officer for QinetiQ North America‘s Mission Solutions Group, recently outlined the ways in which civilian agencies and the Defense Department can plan effective defenses against cyber attacks on…
FCC: 911 to Accept Text, Photo, Video Messages
Published on 12 Aug, 2011 at 9:52 in Cyber | Viewed 52 times | No Comments
The Federal Communication Commission announced this week a plan to provide several new ways for Americans to call the emergency 911 line.
At the 2011 APCO Conference in Philadelphia, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski revealed Next Generation 9-1-1, a plan that will allow users to text, send photos and videos and track locations to ensure effective emergency response…
Hackers Hit Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Published on 11 Aug, 2011 at 16:14 in Cyber | Viewed 38 times | No Comments
Trading in seven Hong Kong stocks was suspended today after hackers infiltrated the exchange’s website for the second day in a row and launched “sustained and systematic” distributed denial-of-service attacks.
The attacks made the site temporarily unavailable. It is not yet clear whether the attack overwhelmed the site with data, making it unreachable, or whether hackers gained unauthorized access to it.
While the exchange does not know who the hackers are,…
University of Wisconsin Hacked, 75,000 Social Security Numbers Accessed
Published on 11 Aug, 2011 at 11:47 in Cyber | Viewed 46 times | No Comments
Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced yesterday the school’s internal systems were recently hacked and bugged with malware, putting at risk the Social Security numbers of approximately 75,000 students, faculty and staff.
The school’s technology staff discovered in May that malicious software had been installed remotely and was allowing access to the school’s database. The infected server was immediately shut down.
University Vice Chancellor Tom Luljak explained the…
Symantec Launches Norton Mobile Security Lite for Android
Published on 11 Aug, 2011 at 11:08 in Industry News | Viewed 74 times | No Comments
In response to the rapid surge of security threats for mobile devices, Symantec released today Norton Mobile Security Lite, a free security application for Android-based smartphones.
According to Symantec, the new app combines select anti-theft features with powerful anti-malware, giving users a sense of security in the event their phone is ever lost, stolen or compromised by…
Secretary Napolitano, Sen. Landrieu Tour Cyber Innovation Center
Published on 11 Aug, 2011 at 10:38 in Cyber | Viewed 176 times | No Comments
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Sen. Mary Landrieu traveled this week to the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, La., to meet with teachers and students as part of DHS’ efforts to raise awareness of cybersecurity issues and prepare the next generation of cyber defense experts.
“Cyberspace is an important part of our daily lives,…
Congress Asks McAfee for Briefing on Operation Shady RAT
Published on 11 Aug, 2011 at 10:07 in Cyber | Viewed 331 times | No Comments
Congress is digging deeper into McAfee’s recent report that uncovered one of the largest series of cyber espionage activities to date.
Rep. Mary Bono Mack, R-Calif., chairman of the House Commerce subcommittee, requested a detailed briefing of the extent, effects and capabilities of the cyber attack in a letter sent yesterday to…
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud Involving over $700,000
Published on 10 Aug, 2011 at 15:06 in Cyber | Viewed 54 times | No Comments
A Brooklyn, N.Y., man pleaded guilty today to running a credit card fraud operation that made more than $700,000 in fraudulent purchases throughout the East Coast, the Justice Department announced.
Jonathan Oliveras, 26, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He reportedly had illegally accessed information from more than 2,300 credit card accounts.
According to DOJ, Oliveras admitted to managing a scheme to purchase stolen credit card…
Anonymous Vows to ‘Kill’ Facebook
Published on 10 Aug, 2011 at 14:51 in Cyber | Viewed 41 times | No Comments
Members of the hacktivist collective Anonymous recently announced their newest target — Facebook.
According to a proclamation made via YouTube, associates of Anonymous will “destroy” Facebook on Nov. 5 in retaliation of what they claim is the site’s misuse of personal information.
The group members uploaded the video and attached a press release to raise support for what they have dubbed “Operation…
KPMG Launches Job Search App for College Students
Published on 10 Aug, 2011 at 11:29 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 62 times | No Comments
KPMG LLP announced today the release of a new smartphone app designed to help college students prepare for their job searches in today’s competitive employment environment.
The KPMG GO app is now available for download for iPhones and iPads and delivers videos, articles, blog posts and branding tips from KPMG partners, as well as professionals in HR and campus recruiting….
