A computer virus has infected the cockpits of America’s Predator and Reaper drones, logging pilots’ every keystroke as they remotely fly missions over Afghanistan and other warzones. The virus, first detected nearly two weeks ago by the military’s Host-Based Security System, has not prevented pilots at Creech Air Force Base…
Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet [Military]
A computer virus has infected the cockpits of America’s Predator and Reaper drones, logging pilots’ every keystroke as they remotely fly missions over Afghanistan and other warzones. The virus, first detected nearly two weeks ago by the military’s Host-Based Security System, has not prevented pilots at Creech Air Force Base…
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kicks Off Today With Extensive Activities Across U.S. Throughout October
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U.S. government simulates cyber attack
The lights went out. Hackers had infiltrated the chemical company’s computer network. The firm’s own experts ran around from computer to computer trying to fight back and regain control. View full post on cyber attack – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
U.S. officials say cyber attacks on utilities increasing
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — U.S. utilities and other crucial industries face an increasing number of cyber break-ins by attackers using more sophisticated methods, a senior Homeland Security Department official told reporters during the first tour of View full post on cyber wars – Yahoo! News Search Results View full…
Security Breach Affects 4.9 Million U.S. Military Personnel
Backup tapes containing sensitive data were stolen from an SAIC employee’s car. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security Gregory Evans | LinkedIn Interview With Gregory Evans Gregory Evans Security Expert Gregory Evans on Cyber Crime
The U.S. is not Ready for a Cyber Attack
The INSA says the U.S. is not prepared for a major cyber attack. The non-profit organization did offer suggests on how the country can get prepared. September 28, 2011 By Johnell Johnson You may think that you aren’t prepared for a cyber attack. Well the United States isn’t either, at…
Cyberbullying on the rise in Utah, U.S., evidence indicates
Cyberbullying on the rise in Utah, U.S., evidence indicates By Vince Horiuchi The Salt Lake Tribune Published Sep 27, 2011 09:28PM MDT More than half of teens and young adults surveyed in a new national study say they have been the victim of cyberbullying, a still new and misunderstood problem…
U.S. Government Proposal Would Enlist ISPs to Fight Botnets
The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce has issued a request for proposal to develop a program which would have major ISPs detect and notify customers they are part of a bot army. View full post on computer security alerts – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on…
Security Expert: U.S. ‘Leading Force’ Behind Stuxnet
One year ago, German cyber security expert Ralph Langner announced he had found a computer worm designed to sabotage a nuclear facility in Iran. The Stuxnet worm is now recognized as a cyber super weapon, and it could end up harming those who created it. View full post on computer…