Car Hacking: Consumer Reports Calls On Members To Pressure Congress For New Mandatory Protections
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans In an email blast to subscribers today filled with ominous warnings, Consumer Reports, the nation’s biggest consumer watchdog and advocacy organization, called on its members to write congress looking for more government-mandated security for car-based computer systems. Citing a report released back in February by Senator […]
S.C. 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 information on 387,000 credit 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 information on 387,000 credit and […]
Senator pushes DHS for more protections against counterfeit goods
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: federal_agencies_legislative Citing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of revenue at stake, a U.S. senator is pushing DHS to work closely with a popular U.S. sporting apparel maker to combat counterfeiting. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter on Sept. 21 to DHS secretary Janet Napolitano and director for the […]
U.S. Cyber Commander urges Senate on electronic protections
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: cyber_security Image Caption: Gen. Keith Alexander U.S. Cyber Commander General Keith Alexander on July 31 urged U.S. senators considering new Cyber protection legislation to act sooner, rather than later. Homepage position: 10 read more View full post on Government Security News View full post on The Cyber Wars