News tagged with government facilities

Pharmacists crucial in plan for terrorist chemical weapons

Terrorist attacks with chemical weapons are a real possibility, according to a study that appears in the online open access journal, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, published by SAGE. Thanks to their extensive knowledge of tox ...

Chemistry / Other

created Dec 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Wire pops lock certified for US defense facilities

Hackers at a DefCon gathering were shown how a high-security lock certified for use in sensitive US government facilities can be easily opened with just a piece of wire.

Technology / Other

created Aug 07, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 3

US electricity grid hit by cyber attacks: report

Chinese and Russian cyber-spies have hacked into the US electricity grid and inserted programs that could be used to disrupt the system, a report said Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 2

California politician wants to censor online maps

An elected California official wants the state known for Internet technology to blur images of schools, hospitals, government buildings and houses of worship in online maps.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (5) | comments 8