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Iranian nationals charged with hacking US defense contractor
Allegations filed in Rutland, Vermont indicate three individuals conspired to access, obtain and sell software designated as a defense article.
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Cybersecurity mistakes prompt changes to Georgia election system
Georgia’s top elections official announced Friday that his office plans to take over managing the state’s elections technology after major security mistakes were discovered at the center that has done the work for 15 years.
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Official: Kenya unlikely to shut down internet during vote
Kenya’s government is “unlikely” to shut down the internet during next month’s presidential elections but some social media might be shut down as needed, government officials said Monday.
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Australia plans law to force tech giants to decrypt messages
The Australian government on Friday proposed a new cybersecurity law to force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by suspected extremists and other criminals.
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Brazil ministry disconnects from internet after barrage of malicious emails
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that it was forced to disconnect from the internet for several hours after being bombarded by malicious emails.
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What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. As an AI expert, what do I fear about artificial intelligence?
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Black Hat survey: US critical infrastructure in imminent danger
The results from the survey indicate a clear and imminent threat to the critical infrastructure of the U.S. within the next two years.
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Perry: Hacking threat to US nuclear reactors ‘real,’ ongoing
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Tuesday that “state-sponsored” or criminal hackers are targeting U.S. nuclear power plants and other energy providers, but said the government has resources to safeguard the nation’s electric grid.
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NIST pulling together best practices for boosting federal cyber workforce
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education has released a request for information document asking for ideas and viewpoints on efforts to educate and train a cybersecurity workforce.
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Trump backing off idea of ‘cyber security unit’ with Russia
President Donald Trump appears to be backing away from the idea of working with Russia to create a “cyber security unit” to guard against election hacking.
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Iranian nationals charged with hacking US defense contractor
Allegations filed in Rutland, Vermont indicate three individuals conspired to access, obtain and sell software designated as a defense article.
-
Cybersecurity mistakes prompt changes to Georgia election system
Georgia’s top elections official announced Friday that his office plans to take over managing the state’s elections technology after major security mistakes were discovered at the center that has done the work for 15 years.
-
Official: Kenya unlikely to shut down internet during vote
Kenya’s government is “unlikely” to shut down the internet during next month’s presidential elections but some social media might be shut down as needed, government officials said Monday.
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Australia plans law to force tech giants to decrypt messages
The Australian government on Friday proposed a new cybersecurity law to force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by suspected extremists and other criminals.
-
Brazil ministry disconnects from internet after barrage of malicious emails
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that it was forced to disconnect from the internet for several hours after being bombarded by malicious emails.
-
What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. As an AI expert, what do I fear about artificial intelligence?
-
Black Hat survey: US critical infrastructure in imminent danger
The results from the survey indicate a clear and imminent threat to the critical infrastructure of the U.S. within the next two years.
-
Perry: Hacking threat to US nuclear reactors ‘real,’ ongoing
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Tuesday that “state-sponsored” or criminal hackers are targeting U.S. nuclear power plants and other energy providers, but said the government has resources to safeguard the nation’s electric grid.
-
NIST pulling together best practices for boosting federal cyber workforce
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education has released a request for information document asking for ideas and viewpoints on efforts to educate and train a cybersecurity workforce.
-
Trump backing off idea of ‘cyber security unit’ with Russia
President Donald Trump appears to be backing away from the idea of working with Russia to create a “cyber security unit” to guard against election hacking.
-
Iranian nationals charged with hacking US defense contractor
Allegations filed in Rutland, Vermont indicate three individuals conspired to access, obtain and sell software designated as a defense article.
-
Cybersecurity mistakes prompt changes to Georgia election system
Georgia’s top elections official announced Friday that his office plans to take over managing the state’s elections technology after major security mistakes were discovered at the center that has done the work for 15 years.
-
Official: Kenya unlikely to shut down internet during vote
Kenya’s government is “unlikely” to shut down the internet during next month’s presidential elections but some social media might be shut down as needed, government officials said Monday.
-
Australia plans law to force tech giants to decrypt messages
The Australian government on Friday proposed a new cybersecurity law to force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by suspected extremists and other criminals.
-
Brazil ministry disconnects from internet after barrage of malicious emails
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that it was forced to disconnect from the internet for several hours after being bombarded by malicious emails.
-
What an artificial intelligence researcher fears about AI [Commentary]
As an artificial intelligence researcher, I often come across the idea that many people are afraid of what AI might bring. As an AI expert, what do I fear about artificial intelligence?
-
Black Hat survey: US critical infrastructure in imminent danger
The results from the survey indicate a clear and imminent threat to the critical infrastructure of the U.S. within the next two years.
-
Perry: Hacking threat to US nuclear reactors ‘real,’ ongoing
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Tuesday that “state-sponsored” or criminal hackers are targeting U.S. nuclear power plants and other energy providers, but said the government has resources to safeguard the nation’s electric grid.
-
NIST pulling together best practices for boosting federal cyber workforce
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education has released a request for information document asking for ideas and viewpoints on efforts to educate and train a cybersecurity workforce.
-
Trump backing off idea of ‘cyber security unit’ with Russia
President Donald Trump appears to be backing away from the idea of working with Russia to create a “cyber security unit” to guard against election hacking.






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