Blog Posts Tagged with "Headlines"
LulzSec Member Arrested for Sony Pictures Hack
September 05, 2012 Added by:Headlines
Rivera allegedly used a proxy server in an attempt to mask or hide his Internet protocol (IP) address and obtained confidential information from Sony Pictures’ computer systems using an SQL injection attack against its website...
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Three Domains Seized for Distributing Pirated Android Apps
August 27, 2012 Added by:Headlines
“Software apps have become an increasingly essential part of our nation’s economy and creative culture, and the Criminal Division is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to protect the creators of these apps and other forms of intellectual property from those who seek to steal it..."
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MS-ISAC Meeting Explores Advanced Persistent Threats
August 22, 2012 Added by:Headlines
The event brought together state Chief Information Security Officers and other cyber security professionals from the nation's state, local and territorial governments, along with representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and industry experts for briefings on current cyber threats...
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Four Defendants Charged in Credit Card Skimming Scheme
August 21, 2012 Added by:Headlines
Four men were arrested for their roles in an identity theft scheme involving the theft of credit card numbers used to fraudulently purchase fuel at gas stations in order to be sold, distributed, or otherwise used by the defendants in order to obtain criminal proceeds...
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Army to Integrate Cyber Considerations Across the Board
August 20, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"The vulnerabilities inherent in social media, ubiquitous encryption and malicious software that has the ability to change form and target enroute, retaining access and the freedom to maneuver in cyberspace will be essential for us to defend ourselves and influence the nature of future conflict..."
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FBI and IC3 Issue Advisory on Revetion Ransomware
August 10, 2012 Added by:Headlines
Reveton is drive-by malware and unlike many viruses which activate when users open a file or attachment. Reveton can install itself when users simply click on a compromised website. Once infected, the computer immediately locks, and the monitor displays a screen stating there has been a violation of federal law...
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Center for Internet Security Joins NACo Cyber Security Task Force
August 08, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"In today's world where cyber has become a strategy in war, America's Counties are key players in homeland security; commissioners, supervisors, and local policy makers have to become educated on this issue and be ready to protect our citizens from breaches of confidentiality and more..."
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Student Pleads Guilty to Counterfeiting Coupons on the Internet
August 07, 2012 Added by:Headlines
In addition to creating and disseminating fake coupons, Henderson also wrote tutorials and created templates he posted online and that provided instructions for creating counterfeit coupons using their own computers. Henderson’s scheme caused retailers and manufacturers to lose approximately $900,000....
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Army Translator Re-Sentenced for Possession of Classified Docs
August 06, 2012 Added by:Headlines
The defendant took classified documents from the U.S. Army without authorization. While assigned to an intelligence group in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army at Al Taqqadam Air Base, he downloaded a classified electronic document and took hard copies of several other classified documents...
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NSA Seeks Solutions for Secure Mobile Capabilities
July 23, 2012 Added by:Headlines
“First and foremost, our whole strategy from a classified mobility perspective is very much focused on commercial solutions for classified [communications]... It’s our intent that we would deliver, end-to-end, a solution that is reliant on all commercial components and we believe we can do that...”
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Senators Seek Investigation into Electric Grid Security Issue
July 20, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"These certificates protect access to control systems. They protect access to a $400 billion market. They protect access to trading systems. They also protect access to machines that do things like turn generators off. If you issue a fraudulent certificate or you're lax... the consequences could be disastrous..."
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One in Ten Small Businesses Experienced a Data Hack
July 20, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"While the media is reporting a growing number of high profile data breaches, some small businesses may also be a popular target for hackers because their systems are usually easier to get into and the breach may not be found out for a good few weeks...”
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ZeroAccess Hits Victims with High Bandwidth Consumption
July 19, 2012 Added by:Headlines
“The concern with ZeroAccess is that it is using the subscriber’s bandwidth maliciously which will cost them money as they exceed bandwidth caps. And, once the computer is compromised, it can also spread additional malware or launch new attacks... while connecting to over one million computers globally..."
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Energy Department Develops Tool for Electric Grid Cybersecurity
July 19, 2012 Added by:Headlines
“The new Cybersecurity Self-Evaluation Survey Tool for utilities is vitally important in today’s environment where new cyber threats continue to emerge. Adoption by the electric sector will further protect critical infrastructure and... provide an invaluable view of the industry’s cybersecurity capabilities.”
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Morphing Network Assets to Restrict Adversarial Reconnaissance
July 18, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"The intent of cyber maneuver is to place computer network defense technology into a proactive state, thereby shifting the advantage away from the attacker. By constantly changing the characteristics of the networks it resides on, MOPRHINATOR provides a more robust and trusted networking solution..."
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Mahdi Trojan Employed in Middle Eastern Cyber Espionage
July 18, 2012 Added by:Headlines
"It is still unclear whether this is a state-sponsored attack or not. The targeted organizations seem to be spread between members of the attacking group by giving each victim machine a specific prefix name, meaning that this operation might require a large investment and financial backing..."
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