Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans TAMPA — Target. Home Depot. Sony Pictures. The now infamous computer hacks infuriated consumers who had personal information compromised and Hollywood honchos who had embarrassing emails made public. But headline-grabbing computer intrusions are only a fraction of what is going on…
U.S. Central Command Social Media Accounts Hacked and Taken Down
The Twitter and YouTube accounts purported to belong to CENTCOM were apparently hacked this afternoon. CENTCOM, or U.S. Central Command, is the mega-regional command responsible for military actions in Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. CENTCOM For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net or http://AmIHackerProof.com View…
U.S. Warns Apple Users About iOS ‘Masque Attack’
Security weakness allows a hacker to replace an iOS app with malware The U.S. government warned Apple gadget owners Thursday to look out for hackers exploiting a newly revealed vulnerability in the mobile operating system iOS. The so-called “Masque Attack” […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
After USPS hack, Carper pushes for cyber bills in lame duck – U.S. will be ‘very candid’ with China – After the lame duck, cyber starts from square one
AFTER USPS HACK, CARPER PUSHES FOR CYBER BILLS IN LAME DUCK — The U.S. Postal Service breach, announced yesterday, should be a catalyst for lawmakers to pass bills improving the government’s cyber protections before the close of this congress, Senate […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Hacked: U.S. Postal Service Says It Was Victim of Data Breach
The U.S. Postal Service said Monday that its more than 500,000 employees could be affected by a data breach that may have compromised data including names, Social Security numbers and addresses. The Postal Service said its revenue systems–including at post […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Alleged Russian hacker one step closer to facing justice in U.S.
Justice and Security Ministry spokesman Job van de Sande said Tuesday minister Ivo Opstelten has approved the extradition of Drinkman, a key hurdle before he can be sent to face U.S. justice. Credit card hacking bust: “Biggest plot uncovered, ever” […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Snead: NSA Revelations Have Chilling Effect on Cloud Growth in U.S.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Data center customers are beginning to avoid the U.S. and place their infrastructure elsewhere because of data sovereignty concerns caused by revelations about NSA surveillance, according to David Snead, founder of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (I2C). “Our […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Illinois man sentenced for hacking U.S. Navy, other victims
A Salem, Ill., community college student has been sentenced to two years in prison for hacking the U.S. Navy, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and over 50 other computer systems. Daniel Trenton Krueger, 20, of Salem, was one of two leaders […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
FBI Warns of Possible Cyberattacks in Retaliation for U.S. Strikes on ISIS
The FBI is warning that extremist hacker groups may mount cyberattacks in response to the U.S. air campaign against ISIS and other jihadist groups in Iraq and Syria. In a bulletin to law enforcement and U.S. businesses exclusively obtained by […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
U.S. seeks to extradite B.C. resident accused of stealing jet secrets
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans U.S. officials have filed the necessary paperwork to have a B.C. resident from Beijing extradited over allegations that he stole fighter-jet secrets from Pentagon contractors and conspired to sell them to Chinese companies. Su Bin, 48, was denied bail last […]…