Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: cyber_security Image Caption: Gov. Nikki Haley The Governor of South Carolina ordered cabinet-wide cyber security measures to be put in place as the state reels under a massive electronic breach of its revenue department’s data. Cyber thieves stole over 3.5 million Social Security numbers and…
SC governor orders cabinet-wide Cyber protections after massive data breach
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: cyber_security Image Caption: Gov. Nikki Haley The Governor of South Carolina ordered cabinet-wide Cyber Security measures to be put in place as the state reels under a massive electronic breach of its revenue department’s data. Cyber thieves stole over 3.5 million Social Security numbers and…
Cutter Vigilant returns home after stopping millions in drug shipments
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: maritime_port_security Image Caption: Vigilant The Coast Guard’s 210-foot medium endurance Cutter Vigilant returned to its home at Port Canaveral, FL, after its crew interdicted two loads of cocaine estimated to be worth $64 million in the Caribbean. Vigilant’s return to Port Canaveral on Nov. 6,…
TSA fires officer, defends workers after iPad theft report
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: airport_aviation_security Image Caption: iPad A high-profile broadcast news report about thefts of passengers’ items by TSA employees prompted the agency to fire back that the vast majority of its employees are dedicated professionals and to fire a Florida-based agent. Homepage position: 10 read more View…
FBI may add Sikhs to hate crime target list after Wisconsin attack
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: law_enforcement_first_responders Image Caption: James Cole In the wake of the domestic terror attack on a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, the FBI is considering whether expand its hate crime reporting procedures to include the religious group. Deputy attorney general James Cole told attendees at the Community…
ICE chief of staff resigns after sexual misconduct accusations
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: border_security Image Caption: Suzanne Barr Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief of staff Suzanne Barr resigned on Sept. 1 after allegations of sexual misconduct from former ICE employees. Barr has said the allegations are unfounded, but had been on paid leave since August. Homepage position: 10…
AFP issues hacking warning after ASIO attack
Federal Police have issued a stern warning to computer hackers who have been trying to crash Australian government websites. Hacking movement Anonymous has been credited with infiltrating government and company websites across the world, and now members of the group have set their sights on Australia. View full post on Cyber…
Popular SC beach area deemed high risk for pilots after laser incidents
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: airport_aviation_security Image Caption: Grand Strand The popular “Grand Strand” beach area on the South Carolina coast has been deemed “very high risk” by Coast Guard commanders after some of its rescue search pilots were temporarily blinded by lasers pointed repeatedly at aircraft in the area…
UK: ISP Netcom Hacked, Data Leaked after refused help by #NullCrew
Over the past days hacker group #NullCrew have been leaking dump after dump from many different sites. It appears while this was going on they had also accessed a English based ISP, netcom. View full post on Cyber War News View full post on The Cyber Wars
Detroit/Windsor bridge reopens after second bomb threat in a week
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: border_security Image Caption: Ambassador Bridge The U.S. Coast Guard gave the all clear early on the morning of July 17 for the Ambassador Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Canada, after a bomb threat forced the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry… View full…