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Copycat malware not from Stuxnet creators

The Stuxnet worm doesn't have a twin after all. Last month Symantec discovered a malware threat with such strong similarities to Stuxnet they called it the Son of Stuxnet.

Tags: In Depth , Stuxnet , technology , malware , hacker , Dugu

Monday - 10/31/2011, 03:21pm EDT

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Uncle Sam wants hackers

USAF looking for cyberwarfare help, Microsoft to release IE patch, legal protections in cloud computing called for.

Tags: cybersecurity , USAF , Google , Microsoft , IE , cloud computing , Brookings Institution

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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IT weaknesses plague DHS

DHS has IT weaknesses that might hurt financial controls

Tags: cybersecurity , KPMG , DHS , Defense , EchoMetrix , My Military Sentry

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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Botnet amputated but criminals reconnect

The malware is mostly used to swipe online banking usernames and passwords.

Tags: cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Challenge , DHS , Cisco , contracting , technology , Zeus botnet

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:09pm EDT

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CACI buys cybersecurity company

SystemWare's clientele includes the Department of Defense, federal agencies and members of the intelligence community. The company, based in Camarillo, Calif., makes systems that help users monitor and detect cybersecurity and physical security issues.

Tags: cybersecurity , tech , contracting , SystemWare Inc , CACI , Navy , U.S. Fleet Cyber Command , Ft Meade , budget , Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative , CNCI

Monday - 10/17/2011, 01:08pm EDT

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Hacker/alchemists could turn static into gold

GoldLock says "We're Offering $250,000 in Pure Gold, Plus A Position At Our Company, To The First Person That Sends Us A True Transcript Of The Unencrypted Conversation Contained In This Source File."

Tags: hacking , tech , Gold Lock , Douglas Haskins

Friday - 09/30/2011, 10:47am EDT

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New Cybersecurity Coordinator no babe in the woods

The President has chosen Howard Schmidt to be the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. Alan Paller, director of research at the SANS Institute, told Federal News Radio Schmidt is well aware that 'Washington is a town that eats its young.'

Tags: cybersecurity , White House , Howard Schmidt , Alan Paller , SANS Institute

Friday - 09/30/2011, 10:47am EDT

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US faces `serious and significant' cyberthreats

John Brennen says the United States faces "serious and significant" threats within cyberspace, malware may have infected up to 4,600 Firefox users, Super Tuesday for Microsoft features 13 patches.

Tags: cybersecurity , John Brennen , Firefox , Microsoft

Friday - 09/30/2011, 10:47am EDT

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