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Report: US cyber warfare needs oversight, debate

Technology / Internet

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Shrouded in secrecy, the U.S. government's policies on how and when to wage cyber warfare are ill-formed, lack adequate oversight and require a broad public debate, a new report by the National Research Council says.





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Hooks hijacked? New research shows how to block stealthy malware attacks

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (13) | comments 3

The spread of malicious software, also known as malware or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every ...


Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft

Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft

Technology / Software

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 2.1 / 5 (14) | comments 0

A Microsoft security report released Monday warns that cyber crooks are digging into computers for weak spots to penetrate with worms -- malicious software that steals control or data.


US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano cut the ribbon Friday on a command center for government cybersecurity

US boots up new unified cybersecurity center

Technology / Internet

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano cut the ribbon on Friday on a state-of-the-art unified command center for government cybersecurity efforts.


Secure computers aren't so secure

Secure computers aren't so secure

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (13) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even well-defended computers can leak shocking amounts of private data. MIT researchers seek out exotic attacks in order to shut them down.


Reports: Cyberattacks traced to NKorea

Technology / Internet

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The North Korean government was the source of high-profile cyberattacks in July that caused Web outages in South Korea and the United States, news reports said Friday.


Software That's Resilient Against Hacker Attack

Software That's Resilient Against Hacker Attack

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 7

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers headed by Martin Rinard, a professor of computer science at MIT, have developed new software that automatically patches errors in deployed software in a matter of minutes.


Report: China building cyberwarfare capabilities

Technology / Internet

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 3

(AP) -- China is building its cyberwarfare capabilities and appears to be using the growing technical abilities to collect U.S. intelligence through a sophisticated and long-term computer attack campaign, according to an ...


FBI delves into DMV photos in search for fugitives (AP)

FBI delves into DMV photos in search for fugitives

Technology / Hi Tech

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

(AP) -- In its search for fugitives, the FBI has begun using facial-recognition technology on millions of motorists, comparing driver's license photos with pictures of convicts in a high-tech analysis of ...


Comcast tries pop-up alerts to warn of infections

Technology / Internet

created Oct 10, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

(AP) -- Comcast Corp. wants to enlist its customers in a fight against a huge problem for Internet providers - the armies of infected personal computers, known as "botnets," that suck up bandwidth by sending spam and facilitating ...


Household robots do not protect users' security and privacy, researchers say

Electronics / Robotics

created Oct 08, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

People are increasingly using household robots for chores, communication, entertainment and companionship. But safety and privacy risks of information-gathering objects that move around our homes are not yet adequately addressed, ...



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