Cyberattack
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Asia moving to smart grids, cautiously
News Region's governments are mulling or preparing to trial smart grid technology, whilst keeping an eye on security risks associated with the new infrastructure.
Tags: Infrastructure/architecture management, Government, Web 2.0, Security, Asia, Cisco Systems Inc., Philippines, Singapore, Grid, grid computing
Report: White House e-mail system attacked
News National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force has detected and defended the unclassified White House computer network, according to a new report.
Tags: Cybersecurity, Attack, John McCain, e-mail, White House, Financial Times, News.com, China, U.S., Cyberattack
EC initiative aims to shield Europe from cyberattacks
News The draft Critical Information Infrastructure Protection policy complements existing measures "to prevent, fight and prosecute criminal and terrorist activities".
Tags: Security, computer emergency response, Europe, Toronto, computer, e-mail, researcher, European Commission, strategy, Cyberattack
Symantec warns on cyberterrorism
News Symantec played up cyberthreats at a NYC showcase of its latest security software. Is it a sales ploy or a serious concern?
Tags: Norton Co., FBI, Norton Internet Security, Internet Security, cyberthreats, Symantec Corp., cyberterrorism, Internet, Cyberattack, Web
EU calls for 'Mister Cybersecurity'
News The European Union's telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding says member states have been "quite negligent" in coordinating cybersecurity strategy across Europe, and urges creation of a European cybersecurity chief.
Tags: Network security, Hacking, Security, Cybersecurity, European Union, cybersecurity strategy, Information Security, Europe, denial of service, member state
UK launches dedicated cybersecurity agency
News New government agency will coordinate national IT security defence and response, including launching DDoS attacks and cyberespionage.
Tags: Security, Cybersecurity, IT Security, Government, Prime Minister, U.S., Cyberattack, agency, Security
Report: Spies hacked into US electricity grid
News Quoting national security officials, report says spies have infiltrated the power grid in an apparent attempt to map the utility infrastructure.
Tags: Hacking, Security Management, Security, Powerline, cell phone network, Grid, electricity grid, software, network, Internet
Australian PM to beef up cybersecurity
News Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged to establish a National Security Science and Innovation Strategy to better protect against cyberattacks.
Tags: Hacking, Defense/military, Twitter, Cybersecurity, Internet Banking, Australia, e-Security Inc., telecommunications network, Computer, Defense/military
Crypto pioneers differ on cloud-computing risks
News During an RSA panel, world's top cryptographers disagree on the risks inherent in cloud computing and downplay the possibility of a digital Pearl Harbor.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Cloud computing, Security, Cybersecurity, computer science, 9/11 commission, computer, Cloud computing, phone, virus
Report: US vulnerable to Chinese cyber espionage
News Congressional commission report says Chinese could conduct cyber warfare so sophisticated that U.S. may unable to respond.
Tags: Data security, Security Management, Defense/military, Security, Report, Training, Computer, Alabama, Defense/military, Associated Press
Gates: Cyberattacks a constant threat
News U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates responds to report that hackers stole information about US$300 billion fighter jet program.
Tags: Hacking, Data security, Security, Cybersecurity, Air Traffic Control, Attack, Pentagon, computer, sensitive information, Wall Street Journal
The Cold War moves to cyberspace
News commentary There are battles being waged online between the United States, China, and Russia.
Tags: Network security, Hacking, Viruses and worms, Security, Cybersecurity, Attack, NATO, software, Russia, China
Georgia accuses Russia of coordinated cyberattack
News The Georgian Embassy in the United Kingdom has accused Russia of launching cyberattacks to coincide with military hostilities over the weekend.
Tags: Security, Georgia, Spokesperson, Europe, Russia, denial of service, researcher, Cyberattack, Web Site, HTTP
Global group to provide cyberattack early warnings
News The International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Terrorism, or Impact, will provide an "early-warning system" for governments facing cyberattacks, says its founders.
Tags: Security, Network security, Data security, Google Inc., Academia, Cyberspace, Government, Vint Cerf, Symantec Corp., information system
Survey: Energy industry at risk of cyberattack
News Critical infrastructure insiders from Europe and North America say energy industry is the worst prepared for cyberattacks while financial services industry is best prepared.
Tags: Security, Energy Industry, Survey, electric company, remote access, Canada, financial, network, U.S., industry
