"As part of its ongoing Vault 7 leaks, the whistleblower organisation WikiLeaks today revealed about a CIA contractor responsible for analysing advanced malware and hacking techniques being used in …
FedEx said TNT Petya attack financial hit will be material, some systems won’t come back
"FedEx said that it may not be able to recover all the systems affected by the Petya cyberattack and that the financial hit is unknown but 'it is likely that it will be material' since the company …
WhatsApp censorship fears as app features blocked in China
"WhatsApp users in China have reported problems with the messaging app sparking fears the service could have been blocked by authorities following Liu Xiaobo's death in prison. " Source: WhatsApp …
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Justice Department: 2 Iranians charged with hacking into Vermont software companies
“The Department of Justice announced indictments against two Iranians for hacking a software company in Vermont." Source: Justice Department: 2 Iranians charged with hacking into Vermont software …
Senator: Power plants vulnerable to cyberattack
"U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says New York state’s power plants are vulnerable to cyberattacks and that Washington must do more to ensure their security. The Democrat said Wednesday that he has written …
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Facebook, Google obliged to decrypt online messages to help Government fight terrorism
"Social media giants like Facebook and Google will face new laws to compel them to help Australian security agencies get access to encrypted messages from suspected terrorists and other …
Cyberwarfare has taken a new turn. Yes, it’s time to worry.
"Russia now appears to be using Ukraine as more than a testing ground for cyberwar — it is demonstrating its ability to disrupt faith in public institutions. While the resulting crises after a …
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US Army Looking to Integrate Network Soldiers with Tactical Units
"Bringing network-attack-and-defense skills to tactical units is the next step in the evolution of U.S. Army cyber capabilities, the head of the service’s Cyber Command said." Source: US Army Looking …
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Which countries are most exposed to cyber threats, surveillance?
"Cybersecurity experts often talk about the level of exposure, or the amount of ‘attack surface,’ when describing security vulnerabilities and cyber risks. Both factors affect the likelihood that an …
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DoD sends industry its cyber wish list
"The Pentagon’s Department of Defense, Rapid Reaction Technology Office, which looks to develop prototypes and host technology demonstrations to counter emerging and anticipated threats, has issued a …
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