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DHS Warns Security Community of Potential Cyberattacks
Published on 7 Sep, 2011 at 10:37 in Cyber | Viewed 100 times | No Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned the security community about potential attacks from Anonymous over the next few months demonstrating that the DHS is taking non-professional cyberattackers more seriously.
The recent bulletin from the DHS National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center warned financial services companies to look out for Anonymous attackers attempting to solicit dissatisfied and sympathetic employees to…
DHS Warns US to be Wary of 9/11, Hurricane Irene Cyber Scams
Published on 2 Sep, 2011 at 9:48 in Industry News | Viewed 36 times | No Comments
The Department of Homeland Security officials are warning the public to beware of email scams and possible cyberattacks related to the recent Hurricane Irene and the upcoming 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Recent bulletins issued by the Homeland Security Department’s cybersecurity center indicated that computer users should be cautious when receiving emails with subject lines referring to Irene…
Secretary Napolitano Announces Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Published on 29 Aug, 2011 at 16:54 in Cyber | Viewed 51 times | No Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Stop.Think.Connect. campaign announced a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The campaign will provide Boys & Girls Club with tools and resources in order to raise awareness in teens, young adults and parents about the importance of cybersecurity and online safety.
“In today’s world, Americans can use technology to engage with communities…
Secretary Napolitano, Sen. Landrieu Tour Cyber Innovation Center
Published on 11 Aug, 2011 at 10:38 in Cyber | Viewed 165 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,…
DHS Provides Internet Safety Tips for Parents
Published on 10 Aug, 2011 at 11:01 in Cyber | Viewed 28 times | No Comments
As part of the Stop. Think. Connect. campaign, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security outlined yesterday several tips parents can use to protect their children from Internet predators.
“Cyber predators are real,” DHS wrote in a blog post. “They use the anonymity of the Internet to target victims, especially today’s youth, with unwanted solicitations, harassment, and fraud. It’s…
DHS Kicks Off GFIRST Cybersecurity Conference
Published on 9 Aug, 2011 at 10:05 in Cyber | Viewed 95 times | No Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security kicked off its seventh annual cybersecurity conference this week in Nashville.
The Government Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams conference is hosted by the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team and brings together the top information security professionals and government officials to discuss the latest in cybersecurity news, trends and technologies.
Anonymous, LulzSec Retaliate: Hack 70+ Law Enforcement Sites, Leak Information
Published on 8 Aug, 2011 at 9:04 in Cyber | Viewed 47 times | No Comments
In retaliation of the recent arrests of their alleged members, the hacking collectives Anonymous and LulzSec recently infiltrated the websites of more than 70 U.S. law enforcement institutions across the United States and released this weekend 10 gigabytes of confidential information.
The hacktivists claimed to have accessed and leaked hundreds of emails, passwords, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers for U.S. officers from websites in 11…
DHS Warns of Potential Attacks by Anonymous, LulzSec
Published on 4 Aug, 2011 at 11:02 in Cyber | Viewed 90 times | No Comments
In light of recent cyber attacks against government agencies and affiliations, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement warning organizations to keep alert for potential cyber attacks from hacktivist groups Anonymous and LulzSec.
The bulletin, which was released by DHS’ National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, aims to provide accurate situational awareness for federal organizations’ leaders…
DHS: Stuxnet Clones May Target US Infrastructures
Published on 27 Jul, 2011 at 12:28 in Cyber | Viewed 92 times | No Comments
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security warned Congress yesterday that potential variants of the Stuxnet worm could threaten important U.S. infrastructures.
Roberta Stempfley and Sean P. McGurk from the DHS’ Office of Cyber Security and Communications appeared before House members and stressed the importance of strengthened cybersecurity efforts across the federal government….
US-CERT Director Resigns
Published on 26 Jul, 2011 at 15:02 in Cyber | Viewed 76 times | No Comments
Randy Vickers, director of the United States Computer Emergency Response Team, unexpectedly resigned from his position Friday following a recent spike in the number of cyber attacks against government agencies and private contractors.
According to an email sent to employees by Roberta Stempfley, acting assistant secretary for cyber security and communications at the Department of Homeland Security, Vickers resigned…
