Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The Chinese government likely hacked computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 2010, 2011 and 2013, according a congressional report on Wednesday that cited an internal investigation by the banking regulator. “Even the former Chairwoman’s computer had been hacked by…
Global regulator says cyber-attack could hurt financial markets
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Speaking to The Financial Times on Sunday, Iosco chairman Greg Medcraft said that cyber-crime has a “huge potential impact on markets” and said that the next major financial downturn could come from cyber-criminals targeting broker dealers, fund managers, listed companies […]…
US Nuclear Regulator Hit by Foreign Cyber Attacks
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans US nuclear regulator the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been hit by at least three major cyber attacks over the past three years designed to steal user log-in credentials and infect machines, according to a new report. An Inspector General report […]…
Federal energy regulator creates Cyber/EMP security office
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: infrastructure_protection In the face of mounting electronic assaults on critical U.S. infrastructure targets, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unveiled a new office on Sept. 20 it hopes will help combat potential Cyber and physical attacks on the U.S. electric grid. Homepage position: 10 read…