Cybersecurity

Obama will confront Chinese president over hacking

After allegations over breached weapons systems, cyberattacks will be discussed when leaders meet next week

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:36 PM UTC
Technology Barack Obama, Xi Jin Ping, China

Jeremy Hammond pleads guilty to role in Stratfor hack

In UK hackers received maximum 15 months sentences for LulzSec involvement. Hammond could receive 10 years

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, May 28, 2013 4:55 PM UTC
Technology LulzSec, Anonymous, Stratfor

Does CISPA encourage corporate hacking?

The legislation's critics say it gives companies too much power to pursue potential cybersecurity threats

Tim Sampson, The Daily Dot Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 9:21 PM UTC
Technology the daily dot, cispa

Over 100,000 open servers leave U.S. infrastructure vulnerable

Researchers say oil and gas systems, medical devices, naval ships all at potential risk of manipulation

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 8:36 PM UTC
Technology cyberthreats, Cybersecurity

Navy’s newest warship has cyber-vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity has become a major priority for Navy, which relies heavily of communications for weapons systems

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 2:48 PM UTC
Technology Navy, Cybersecurity, uss freedom

CISPA in limbo in busy Senate

The controversial cybersecurity bill passed the House, but the Senate hasn't take up the issue

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 12:55 PM UTC
Technology cispa, Senate, Cybersecurity

The money helping CISPA through Congress

New co-sponsors of bill have 37 times more cash from interests supporting CISPA than from interests opposing

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 4:15 PM UTC
Technology cispa, Lobbying, Cybersecurity

Anonymous pushes anti-CISPA protests

A CISPA blackout gains traction, but the big tech players who fought SOPA aren't onboard with the protests

Natasha Lennard Monday, Apr 22, 2013 5:06 PM UTC
Technology cispa, Cyber-security, Anonymous

House passes CISPA

The House overwhelmingly approved the legislation by a vote of 288-127

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 6:08 PM UTC 10
Politics cispa, Mike Rogers

House passes cybersecurity bill

The legislation is aimed to help companies fend off sophisticated foreign hackers

Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 5:59 PM UTC
Business Associated Press, Cybersecurity

Obama’s CISPA privacy surprise

Citing weak civil liberty protections, the White House threatens to veto a cybersecurity bill

Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 9:52 PM UTC
Technology cispa, Privacy, Cybersecurity

Students and hackers train for cybersecurity jobs

"White-hat" hackers are being hired to help business and government agencies protect their data from cyberattacks

Jake Pearson Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 10:32 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Cybersecurity

CISPA passes committee, heads to House vote

Controversial cybersecurity bill moves forward with a number of privacy concerns unresolved

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 1:00 PM UTC
Technology cispa, Cybersecurity

Air Force classifies cybersecurity tools as weapons

It is easier to get funding for tools once they are labeled weapons

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 12:39 PM UTC
Technology U.S. Air Force, Cybersecurity

EFF and ACLU team up against CISPA

The online freedom and civil liberties groups answered questions on Reddit about the dangerous cybersecurity bill

Natasha Lennard Monday, Apr 8, 2013 8:29 PM UTC
Technology eff, ACLU, cispa, Cybersecurity

Draft bill would make CFAA even worse

The dangerously broad cybercrimes legislation needs changing, but in the opposite direction to new House proposals

Natasha Lennard Monday, Mar 25, 2013 8:23 PM UTC
Technology cfaa, Cybersecurity, cybercrime

Government uses video games to recruit teen hackers

Taking a cue from China, U.S. agencies seek out the next generation of cyberdefense workers young

Natasha Lennard Monday, Mar 25, 2013 1:30 PM UTC
Technology dhs, NSA, Hacking, Cybersecurity

Lobbyists see opportunity in cybersecurity laws

The number of filings pressing Congress on cyber bills has tripled since 2010

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 3:50 PM UTC
Technology Cybersecurity, Lobbying, Google

Internet giants push back against CISPA

The revamped cybersecurity bill still means bad news for user privacy, say Reddit, Craigslist and others

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 8:06 PM UTC
Technology cispa, Privacy, Internet, Reddit

No “cyber Pearl Harbor” on the horizon

Spy chief says Panetta's warning was premature given skills and motives of U.S. opponents

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 12:19 PM UTC
Technology cyberthreats, cyberattacks

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