The top cyber threats of 2011, so far
Spam is dropping in volume, but what remains is becoming better targeted, McAfee says. And mobile malware, particularly for Android phones, looms as an emerging threat.
Google says Gmail hack came from China
The attack targets U.S. government officials, military personnel and Chinese political activists, among others. China denies involvement.
How could feds be fooled by Google phishing attack?
The e-mail apparently used in the attack seemed to come from Google and cited security concerns, but when it asked for passwords, users should have known better.
How to counter sophisticated cyberattacks: Focus on the basics
A series of high-profile network breaches illustrate the need for agencies to do the simple things consistently and well; you can't completely stop the breaches, but you can mitigate them, a DHS official says.
Another major defense contractor hacked; RSA tokens likely involved
Information that could enable attackers to break the RSA SecurID token is believed to have been used in attacks against major defense contractor L-3 Communications, which followed a similar breach against Lockheed Martin.
Researcher finds 'cookiejacking' flaw in Internet Explorer
Breach could occur if a hacker hijacks session cookies from users' visits to a Web site.
'Significant' attack shuts down Lockheed network
RSA SecurID tokens could have been exploited in hack, reports say.
World IPv6 Day: Will users feel the stress of the test?
VA, FAA and Commerce are among the agencies that will be leading the way June 8 in a worldwide test of the next-generation Internet Protocols. If all goes right, you won't notice. But what happens if it doesn't?
Updating IT systems? These checklists help you do it right.
NIST's checklist program continues to be updated to help automate configuration and monitoring of IT systems.
Is the smart phone the new laptop?
Professionals eschew the bulky laptop for more portable network devices, and the bad guys are taking notice.
White House's cyber plan is weak on enforcement
The president's proposed cybersecurity legislation does not include strong enforcement for securing privately owned critical infrastructure.
LaCie's Rugged Safe is a secure fortress for data
The LaCie 500G Rugged Safe earns a reviewer's choice pick for its low price, durability and sophisticated protection against would-be hackers.
Portable retina scanner: From Batman's belt to your hand
The EyeLock personal retina scanner lets you limit access to websites and programs.
The battle begins over government’s role in protecting cyberspace
A House panel hears opinions from the administration and industry on Internet regulation, breach notification, cyber war and who should have oversight for cybersecurity.
Device spots, stops advanced malware before it can cripple a network
The FireEye malware protection system sets up virtual machines to profile a malware attack and then disrupts the exploit before it can do network damage.
Air Force wants to get in your face with 3-D tracking
The service takes a step toward Big Brother with the idea to develop a camera that records visible-light and infrared images, along with a person’s unique facial movements.
Is a secure password all in the typing?
A group of researchers at the American University in Beirut have come up with an unusual biometric that could be used as a second authen tication factor: your typing pattern.
Cyber plan would give president kill switch power, senators warn
Proposed cybersecurity legislation's reliance on the 77-year-old Telecommunications Act could give the president broad powers over the Internet during an emergency.
New voters' data often differs from SSA records, especially in four states
Many new voters without driver's licenses submit personal information that doesn't match Social Security's records, agency reports.
Bank-robbing ZeuS Trojan returns: Is it just good business?
Source code for ZeuS malware has been leaked on the Internet -- or has it? At least one researcher thinks it could be a freeware marketing ploy to build demand for peripheral services.
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