Network operators and ISPs from around the world are working together to address issues that will help block botnet-induced spam.

Targeted social engineering attacks, also referred to as spear phishing, are on the rise.

As part of a preliminary settlement of a $10 billion class action suit, millions of US consumers will soon be eligible for free credit monitoring.

The leaking of sensitive information through the email system was ranked far ahead of the threat from external hackers, according to a new study.c

The US federal government improved slightly in its ability to secure its computer systems and networks, from a C- to C.

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned the nation’s largest public power company is vulnerable to computer hackers and terrorists ready to disrupt America’s power grid.

The government faces sceptisicm after revealing plans to implement a huge database storing citizens’ phone and web records.

A computer security consultancy has set up a social network for hackers, called House of Hackers.

The FBI have revealed that the US government has purchased counterfeit networking equipment that could jeopardize the security of its military and other government systems.

Two influential US senators are demanding more information about the so-far, ultra-secret Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI), which is being put in place to protect the nation’s infrastructure against cyber terrorists and criminals.