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Federal News Radio and WTOP Websites Back After Cyber Attack

The news websites, FederalNewsRadio.com and WTOP.com, are accessible to all Internet users following resolution of a cyber attack against the websites. Users accessing the websites from all web browsers, including Internet Explorer, have full access to both websites.

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Cyber attack against TSP contractor exposes thousands of accounts

A sophisticated cyber attack against the Thrift Savings Plan contractor responsible for maintaining the agency's data centers compromised the information of 123,000 TSP participants. However, there is no indication the data has been misused, according to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. There is also no indication that the TSP's network or its website were affected.

Tags: Serco , cybersecurity , technology , TSP , Greg Long , Jack Moore

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Saudi Aramco network recovers from cyber attack

The world's largest oil producer said its network has recovered from a malicious computer virus.

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Malware deadline passes, very few knocked offline

Tags: technology , malware , cybersecurity , Facebook , Google , FBI , In Depth , Cybersecurity Update

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House intel chairman suggests U.S., Israel not behind cyber attacks on Iran

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said he'd be "very careful" about assigning blame for the attacks on Iran's nuclear program. Half of what's been reported in the media on the matter is untrue, he said.

Tags: Mike Rogers , cybersecurity , technology , Bloomberg , Center for Security Policy , Stuxnet , Flame , Congress , House Intelligence Committee ,

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Google warns users of state-sponsored attacks

Google has sent out messages to some of its search engine users warning them they may be victims of a government-sponsored cyber attack.

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Cyber attack at Commerce did not stop work

The January attack forced the Economic Development Administration to go offline. It had to build a new operating system from scratch.

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DoD finalizing rules of engagement for cyber attacks

Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, told lawmakers DoD would complete an updated version of rules of engagement for cyberspace in the next month or two. Some congressmen believe the Pentagon needs broader authorities to protect the nation from cyber attacks.

Tags: technology , Keith Alexander , Rob Andrews , Mike Conway , Madelyn Creedon , DoD , Cyber Command , cybersecurity , House Armed Services Committee , DHS , Jason Miller

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FBI director warns of potential for cyber attacks by terrorists

Testifying before a House subcommittee, FBI Director Robert Mueller said terrorists have not used the Internet to launch a full-scale cyber attack, but the bureau does not underestimate an enemy's desire to do so.

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Hackers target Androids, Angry Birds

Attackers uploaded malware-laden copies of popular apps, such as Angry Birds. While Google removed the apps from its online store, more than 14,000 users downloaded them.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Android , Angry Birds

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