US to Bring Japan Under Its Cyber Defense Umbrella
May 30, 2015
The United States will extend its cyber defense umbrella over Japan, helping its Asian ally cope with the growing threat of online attacks against military bases and infrastructure such as power grids, the two nations said in a joint statement on Saturday.
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Cyber Command Says New Mega-Contract Will Be Out By Fall
May 28, 2015
After abandoning last week a $475 million job posting for cyberattack and network defense experts, the Pentagon now says a retooled solicitation that takes into account private sector questions will be out by Oct. 1.
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DHS Seeks Input On Public-Private Cyber Sharing Groups
May 27, 2015
The Department of Homeland Security is soliciting comment on ways the public and private sectors can better share information about cyber threats.
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Kaspersky Lab: New cyber-spy attacking SMBs under guise of Microsoft Word
May 28, 2015
Threat shows SMBs are as vulnerable as large companies, Kaspersky says
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China cybersecurity plan aims to protect state secrets: official paper
May 28, 2015
China will prepare a five-year cybersecurity plan to protect state secrets and data, the official China Daily said on Thursday, citing a senior official of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
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NASSCOM sets up task force to build India as cyber security hub
May 25, 2015
NASSCOM, in partnership with Data Security Council of India, has launched ‘NASSCOM Cyber Security Task Force’ that aims to build India as a global hub for providing cyber security solutions, developing cyber security R&D plan and develop a skilled workforce of cyber security experts.
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Android factory reset not enough to keep data secure
May 22, 2015
If you sell or gift your old Android phone to someone, is it enough to do a factory reset to wipe all your sensitive data?
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Isle of Man tax haven accidentally leaks personal details of hundreds of taxpayers
May 22, 2015
The Isle of Man – a renowned tax haven for the rich and famous – has accidentally leaked the personal details of hundreds of taxpayers.
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Elbit Systems to buy NICE Cyber Division for $158m
May 21, 2015
NICE System’s Cyber and Intelligence Division employees will join Elbit System’s unit Cyberbit.
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INTERPOL holds first meeting for major events cybersecurity experts group
May 21, 2015
Global experts in sporting event security gathered at the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation to share best practices to create cybersecurity plans for major sporting and other events.
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Why small firms mean big business for cybersecurity
May 20, 2015
Small firms, especially in finance, need cybersecurity companies that can provide affordable solutions.
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US proposes tighter export rules for computer security tools
May 20, 2015
The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed tighter export rules for computer security tools, a potentially controversial revision to an international agreement aimed at controlling weapons technology.
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The Army Is Shopping for Cyber Weapons
May 19, 2015
As part of the Pentagon’s plan to beef up its capabilities, the service is reaching out to providers to see what kinds of tools are available.
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Nigerian Fraudsters Attack Oil Logistics Firms Without Using Malware: Report
May 18, 2015
Scammers apparently based in Nigeria have been stealing information from various companies in the oil logistics sector, according to a report published by Panda Security.
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Hacker ‘made plane climb’ after taking control through in-flight entertainment system
May 17, 2015
FBI affidavit says hacker removed from United Airlines flight last month managed to change flight direction from his seat
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‘Fraudsters hacked emails to my solicitor and stole £340,000 from my property sale’
May 16, 2015
Hacking into email accounts and impersonating the owners to steal money, information or both is a growing form of crime that almost cost this family the entire proceeds of their property sale.
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May 15, 2015
Just after a new security vulnerability surfaced Wednesday, many tech outlets started comparing it with HeartBleed, the serious security glitch uncovered last year that rendered communications with many well-known web services insecure, potentially exposing Millions of plain-text passwords.
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UK cybersecurity fund C5 Capital invests £16 million in security firm Omada
May 12, 2015
UK-based security investment specialists C5 Capital has announced a major $24 million (£16 million) investment in Danish identity access management (IAM) firm Omada.
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May 10, 2015
One of the biggest cyber security threats companies face is their own employees. Almost a third of the 500 employees surveyed here as part of a new global study have lost company or personal data through their mobile phones and tablets.
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May 7, 2015The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled Thursday that the Patriot Act does not authorize the bulk collection of phone records by the NSA.
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Cisco Partners With Airbus For Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud
May 7, 2015
Cisco makes play in defence, security and satellite communication market with Airbus partnership
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May 7, 2015More than 95 percent of SAP systems deployed in enterprises are exposed to vulnerabilities that could lead to a full compromise of business data, a security firm claims.
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May 4, 2015
IDF’s cyber defenders preparing for attacks by ‘Lebanese opponent’
May 1, 2015
Officers from the secretive Cyber Defense unit tell ‘Post’ about the daily need to stay one step ahead of sophisticated cyber enemies, who seek to target IDF networks.
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