Imagine this nightmarish possibility: Al-Qaida terrorists cause thousands of motorists racing down a freeway during the morning commute to suddenly lose their brakes, leading to massive chaos, death and destruction. Implausible? Maybe not, some experts warn. As cars and trucks have become laden with brainy devices to control everything from…
Pentagon Confirms Military Action Is an Acceptable Response to Cyber-Attacks
The ability to launch military strikes against cyber-attackers will deter perpetrators considering attacking the United States via cyber-space, the Pentagon said in a report sent to Congress. View full post on homeland cyber – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Experts advise caution in wake of alleged SCADA cyberattacks
Critical infrastructure security experts have urged those who have been hit by recent remote cyberattacks against utilities, including the destroyed public utility water pump in the US which was reported last week, to share any information to prevent future attacks but not to jump to any conclusions. Remote attackers were…
FireEye Founder and CEO Receives Another U.S. Patent for Countering Advanced Cyber-Attacks Such as Zero-Day, APTs, and …
FireEye Founder, CEO, and CTO, Ashar Aziz credited with the creation of innovative enterprise network defense system MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FireEye, Inc., the leader in protecting enterprises from advanced malware, zero-day, and targeted attacks, today announced that the U.S. Patent Office has awarded patent no. 8,006,305 B2 (“Computer worm defense system…
America accuses China of cyberattacks and online espionage
US government officials and America’s European allies need to put more pressure on their Chinese counterparts to stop a “pervasive” cyber-espionage campaign and cybercrime targeting American companies, US Republican Mike Rogers said yesterday. And Rogers, chairman of the US House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence also inisted “our…
Police: Homeless hacker led cyber-attacks in Orlando
A homeless computer hacker charged with cyber-attacks on a government website in California is responsible for similar attacks on websites in Orlando, police say. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Official Chinese documentary reveals military cyber-attacks against US
Officially, China does not wage acts of cyber-warfare against the United States. Unofficially, mounting evidence points to Chinese entities attacking multiple entities in the U.S., from government agencies to private corporations and nonprofits. View full post on cyber attack – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber…