Targeted social engineering attacks, also referred to as spear phishing, are on the rise.
Credit Agency Gives Free Monitoring to Millions
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.
US Government Receives Grade C in IT Security
The US federal government improved slightly in its ability to secure its computer systems and networks, from a C- to C.
Insider Threats Keeping IT Directors Awake At Night
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
Largest US Power Company “Vulnerable To Hacking”
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.
Government meets with cynicism after revealing plans for ‘giant database’
The government faces sceptisicm after revealing plans to implement a huge database storing citizens’ phone and web records.
FBI Probes Counterfeit Network Hardware
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.
Social Network For Hackers Launched
A computer security consultancy has set up a social network for hackers, called House of Hackers.
Senators want answers on President Bush’s secret cyber security initiative
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.
Jericho Forum unveils new security framework for online usage
The Jericho Forum has unveiled a new security framework for interactive business Internet users.