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Cyber-Attack Hits Japan’s Largest Defence Contractor
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries weapons systems targeted by at least eight different types of malware
Fighting Cyber-Threats In A Post-9/11 World
Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 21st century cyber-threats are still thwarting 20th century defences, warns Fahmida Rashid
London Cyber-Rules Conference Set For November
The Foreign Office will host an international event to discuss how governments should act in cyber space
Homeland Security Warns Of Malware Infected Electronics
Homeland Security in the US has said that consumer devices are purposely being shipped with malware
US Highlights Need For Global Cyber Security Strategy
A top US official has warned that nation states are struggling to cope with the flood of cyber attacks
Chinese Weapon Systems Vulnerable To SCADA Hack
Hackers could potentially gain control of Chinese weapon systems, US Homeland Security has warned
EU Readies CERT Team To Fend Off Cyber Attacks
The European Union has created its own taskforce to counter the growing threat of cyber attacks
Should Government Be Able To Turn Off The Internet?
In the event of war, would the government be justified in switching off the Internet, or would it be a hindrance, asks Sophie Curtis
Coordinated Cyber-Attack Could Create ‘Perfect Storm’
A war fought entirely in cyberspace is unlikely but governments must boost their defences, says the OECD
Assange Granted Bail And Vows To Continue Fight
Visa, Mastercard and Paypal labelled American stooges as Wikileaks founder Assange is granted bail in London
British Navy Website Suspended After Hacking Attack
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy website has been suspended after it was hacked into
Cyber Security Test Range Opens In Hampshire
A cyber security test range, where institutions can test their own networks and infrastructure against hackers and viruses, has opened in Hampshire
Cameron Pledges £650m To Cyber Defence Strategy
Prime Minster David Cameron kicked off national cyber security funding with the announcement of a £650 million budget
Midsize Companies Are Becoming Hacker Targets
Despite an increase in cyber-attacks, midsize organisations are continuing to slash or freeze their security budgets
GCHQ Boss Warns Of Growing Cyber Threat To UK
The United Kingdom is facing a 'credible threat' to its critical infrastructure from an increasing number of cyber attacks, the boss of GCHQ has warned
Former McAfee CTO Lambasts Security Industry Attitudes
Prevx, the UK-based PC and Internet security specialist, has today appointed Christopher Bolin, ex-CTO at McAfee, as Prevx President
Bumper Registrations For Cyber Security Challenge
The Cyber Security Challenge, which looks to address the security skills shortage, has seen almost 4,000 people registering to take part
US Security Chiefs Address RSA Conference Europe
Heavyweight cyber-security gurus front a London RSA conference with a practical slant
Stuxnet Malware Used AutoRun Trick To Infect PCs
The complex malware was originally designed to hit industrial control systems, but has had a wider impact
Details Of Worst Breach Of US Military Computers Revealed
A US Defense Department official discusses details of a formerly classified cyber-attack that he described as the worst breach of U.S. military computers in history.
Most Consumers Support Government Cyber-Spying
Sixty-three percent of people believe that it is acceptable for their government to spy on another country's computer systems
Ex-NSA Head: US Needs To Understand Cyber-War
At the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, former NSA Director Michael Hayden examined the concept of cyber-war and the role attendees need to play
Black Hat Talk on Chinese Cyber Crime Pulled
A talk on Chinese cybercrime has been pulled form the Black Hat security conference after pressure from Taiwan
Chip Implant Virus Research Debunked
Claims that implanted identity chips can pick up computer viruses have got the bad science police up in arms
Cyber-security Bill Gains Approval From Senate Panel
A bill that promises to introduce tighter cyber-security for the US government has passed its first hurdle in the US Senate