News tagged with network security systems

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

Social Security's IT system could benefit by joining the cloud, scientist says

The Social Security Administration (SSA) should restructure its already massive information technology (IT) systems so they can be readily scaled up, much like the systems used by Google and Amazon, William L. Scherlis, professor ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

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Head for the clouds, feet firmly on the ground

Computer engineers in the US writing in the International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems have reviewed the research literature to get a clear picture of cloud computing, its adoption, use and th ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

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Digital photos could put kids at risk

A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics this month suggests that parents and carers could be putting children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically "geota ...

Technology / Internet

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns

(AP) -- The federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' civil liberties.

Technology / Internet

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Sandia cyber project looks to help IT professionals with complex DNS vulnerabilities

Sandia National Laboratories computer scientist Casey Deccio has developed a visualization tool known as DNSViz to help network administrators within the federal government and global IT community better understand ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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

Computer virus did not target US drone fleet: general

A computer virus that affected the US military's drone fleet last month was not "specifically" aimed at the unmanned aircraft's network, the head of US Strategic Command said Tuesday. ...

Technology / Other

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Unauthorized access hits Sony PlayStation accounts

Sony said Wednesday intruders staged a massive attempt to access user accounts on its PlayStation Network and other online entertainment services in the second major attack on its flagship gaming site this year.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Android suited up for C-level security

(PhysOrg.com) -- Android is enterprise-ready, with this week's announcement of a new security platform for Android, from Motorola Mobility's subsidiary, 3LM (stands for Three Laws Mobility). This is a potential ...

Technology / Software

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Virus hits US drone fleet: report

A computer virus has hit the US Predator and Reaper drone fleet that Washington deploys to hunt down militants, logging the keystrokes of pilots remotely flying missions, Wired magazine reported.

Technology / Other

created Oct 09, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (11) | comments 19

'Evil' Australian hacker faces 49 charges

A man who used the online nickname "Evil" has been charged with hacking attacks that police Wednesday alleged could have caused considerable damage to Australias national infrastructure.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 27, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Facebook messaging poses risks for users: watchdog

Facebook's new online messaging service makes users of the social networking site more vulnerable to identity theft by cybercriminals, computer security firm Sophos warned Thursday.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Stonesoft finds new threat to company computer networks

The Finnish company Stonesoft said Monday it had found new techniques that bypass current security systems which cyber-criminals could use to gain access company productivity applications.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 18, 2010 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Less is more in the fight against terrorism

Terrorist networks are complex. Now, a mathematical analysis of their properties published this month in the International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, suggests that the best way to fight them is to iso ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Sep 17, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2