GAO Raps State’s Computer-Security Monitoring Program – NationalJournal.com

The State Department’s pioneering efforts to automate the tracking of computer threats have failed to provide a holistic picture of its cybersecurity posture, federal auditors reported on Monday afternoon. In 2010, the department was at the forefront of a …


Sixteen Individuals Arrested in the United States for Alleged Roles in Cyber Attacks (The United States Department of Justice)

The United States Department of Justice:Sixteen Individuals Arrested in the United States for Alleged Roles in Cyber Attacks … WASHINGTON – Fourteen individuals were arrested today by FBI agents on charges related to their alleged involvement in a cyber attack on PayPal’s website as part of an action claimed by the group “Anonymous …


Windows 7 just overtook XP in the United States (Royal Pingdom)

Royal Pingdom:Windows 7 just overtook XP in the United States  —  It’s finally happened.  After a long reign at the top, Microsoft’s Windows XP is no longer the most widely used desktop operating system in the United States, instead turning the crown over to Windows 7.  —  As of April, Windows 7 has 31.71% …


Symantec report: Stuxnet attacks targeted five industrial facilities in Iran – TopNews United States

In a Friday-released report, researchers at the computer security software firm Symantec said that the notorious Stuxnet worm targeted five separate industrial facilities, all of which were based in Iran. The report also said that these attacks began in …


International Computer Security Day raises awareness – United States Army

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — The world observed International Computer Security Day Nov. 30. The event began in 1988, with the goal of raising awareness of computer-related security issues and to remind people to protect their computers and personal data. Taking …


Phishing Scam Targets United States Military Members – YAHOO!

The United States military has enough hardship without malware attacks. A new phishing attack is circulating which seeks to steal money and identity information from United States military members and their families. Specifically, the phishing scam is …


Internet security and privacy: Hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixth Congress, second session, May 25, 2000

Internet security and privacy: Hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixth Congress, second session, May 25, 2000


Weak computer security in government: Is the public at risk? : hearing before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred … second session, May 19, 1998

Weak computer security in government: Is the public at risk? : hearing before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred … second session, May 19, 1998