The FBI and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) assess the Food and Agriculture (FA) Sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks as farmers become more reliant on digitized data. While …
28 Pages report could detail Saudi support for 9/11 terrorists
"In 10 days, President Obama will visit Saudi Arabia at a time of deep mistrust between the two allies, and lingering doubts about the Saudi commitment to fighting violent Islamic extremism. It also …
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Malvertising campaign hits New York Times, BBC, others
"The New York Times, BBC, The Hill, Newsweek, AOL, MSN, and several other top-tier domains had their ad networks hijacked over the weekend by criminals using the Angler Exploit Kit to deliver …
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DHS Alert on Cyber-Attack Against Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure
"On December 23, 2015, Ukrainian power companies experienced unscheduled power outages impacting a large number of customers in Ukraine. In addition, there have also been reports of malware found in …
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Ebola crisis provides framework for responding to outbreaks like Zika virus
"As world leaders grapple with containing the Zika virus, the Ebola epidemic in West Africa provides valuable lessons for how to respond to infectious disease epidemics, according to a policy report …
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Vietnam protests at “serious violation” of sovereignty by China
"Vietnam lodged a formal protest with China and the United Nations chief on Friday, saying it was 'deeply concerned' over Beijing's apparent deployment of an advanced surface-to-air missile system on …
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Ukraine sees Russian hand in cyber attacks on power grid
"Hackers used a Russian-based internet provider and made phone calls from inside Russia as part of a coordinated cyber attack on Ukraine's power grid in December, Ukraine's energy ministry said on …
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Former Nigerian defence minister charged with money laundering
"Nigeria's former defence minister has been charged with money laundering and criminal breach of trust over 300 million naira ($1 million pounds) intended for defence spending, the financial crimes …
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DHS warns of aging and failing dam and lock infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a report warning of the safety, economic, and transportation impact if the U.S. lock and dam infrastructure continues to degrade over time. According to …
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DHS Report on Aging and Failing Infrastructure – Dams and Locks
Key Findings Fifty-four percent of Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS) structures are more than 50 years old; 36 percent are more than 70 years old. Mechanical breakdowns resulting in …
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