Gulf region emerges as a cyber conflict flashpoint – FierceGovernmentIT

Gulf region emerges as a cyber conflict flashpoint
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The Gulf region of the Middle East has emerged as a flashpoint for cyber conflict after becoming infected with targeted advanced malware such as Stuxnet and as area governments have also become sensitized to the Internet's new role as a protest

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Is there a bigger threat to your cyber safety than those who run awareness … – ComputerWeekly.com (blog)

Is there a bigger threat to your cyber safety than those who run awareness
ComputerWeekly.com (blog)
Highlighting this trend is the reaction in underground criminal networks to the news about Flame, a highly sophisticated piece of malware allegedly designed by the US government. Within a week of the news, heated discussions about criminals could use 

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Snapchat Hack Compromised 4.6M User Accounts. Are You on the List?

Thanks to a group of hackers, some 4.6 million Snapchat user names and phone numbers have been released into the wild. That means if you’re a Snapchat user there’s a reasonable chance you’re on that list. Luckily, the team that warned the image sharing …
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FireEye Computer Security Firm Acquires Mandiant – New York Times


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FireEye Computer Security Firm Acquires Mandiant
New York Times
SAN FRANCISCO — In a deal that may have broad repercussions for companies and governments fending off sophisticated hackers and state-sponsored digital attacks, FireEye, a provider of security software, has acquired Mandiant, a company known for 
FireEye acquires Mandiant computer forensics firm for roughly $ 1 billionNDTV
FireEye Buys Mandiant For $ 1 Billion In Huge Cyber Security MergerBusiness Insider
Cybersecurity Deal: FireEye Buying Mandiant for About $ 1 BillionWall Street Journal
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