News tagged with cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts begin investigation on self-adapting computer network that defends itself against hackers

(Phys.org) -- In the online struggle for network security, Kansas State University cybersecurity experts are adding an ally to the security force: the computer network itself.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 10, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

House OKs cybersecurity bill despite veto threat

The House ignored Obama administration objections Thursday and approved legislation aimed at helping stop electronic attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure and private companies.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

House moves ahead with cybersecurity bill (Update)

(AP) -- House Republicans are pushing ahead with legislation to protect the nation's critical infrastructure and corporations from electronic attacks despite Obama administration objections that the legislation fails to ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack

(PhysOrg.com) -- As an estimated 24 million Zappos.com customers begin receiving notifications that some of their personal data have been compromised in a massive cyberattack, an Indiana University cybersecurity expert is warning t ...

Technology / Internet

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A few hacker teams do most China-based data theft

As few as 12 different Chinese groups, largely backed or directed by the government there, commit the bulk of the China-based cyberattacks stealing critical data from U.S. companies and government agencies, according to U.S. ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Researchers explore how cyber-attackers think like regular crooks

In a unique collaboration, an engineer and a criminologist at the University of Maryland are applying criminological concepts and research methods in the study of cybercrime. Their work has produced recommendations for IT ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

UK police: we beat attack on royal wedding website

(AP) -- Scotland Yard's cybercrime unit helped fend off an attack on the official website of Britain's royal wedding in April, the division's chief said Tuesday.

Technology / Internet

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NICE issues cybersecurity workforce framework for public comment

The National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE) has published for public comment a draft document that classifies the typical duties and skill requirements of cybersecurity workers. The document is meant to define ...

Technology / Internet

created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war

(AP) -- America's critical computer networks are so vulnerable to attack that it should deter U.S. leaders from going to war with other nations, a former top U.S. cybersecurity official said Monday.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

McCain calls for special cybersecurity panel

Veteran US Senator John McCain on Wednesday urged the creation of a special Senate committee on cybersecurity and electronic intelligence leaks to cut through legislative delays to crafting a US response.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

FBI partner attacked by hackers, passwords taken

(AP) -- Nearly 180 passwords belonging to members of an Atlanta-based FBI partner organization have been stolen and leaked to the Internet, the group confirmed Sunday.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

CACR: MacDefender shows Apple users no longer immune from cyberattacks

(PhysOrg.com) -- Long considered the shining example of computer security, Apple Macintosh computers are becoming serious targets of cyberattacks, according to Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research ...

Technology / Software

created May 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Louisiana Tech computer scientist pens first cyber data mining reference book

Dr. Sumeet Dua, the Upchurch Endowed Professor of Computer Science and coordinator of information technology research at Louisiana Tech University, has co-authored the first reference book focusing on cyber ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

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White House unveils global cyberspace strategy

The White House unveiled a set of policy proposals Monday for international cooperation in ensuring an open and secure Internet.

Technology / Internet

created May 16, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Targeted phishing scams could rise after Epsilon data breach

A wave of alert emails has been distributed over the last few days as Epsilon, one of the nation's largest marketing services, deals with what could end up being one of the largest data breaches in U.S. history. ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Computer security

Computer security is a branch of technology known as information security as applied to computers and networks. The objective of computer security includes protection of information and property from theft, corruption, or natural disaster, while allowing the information and property to remain accessible and productive to its intended users.

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