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A.M. Top News: Computer hackers target military, government workers to steal documents – NJ.com

The targeted e-mail attack that surfaced … when at least 74,000 computers were infected with a similar version of the ZueS malware. Analysts revealed the ZueS code can be modified slightly by hackers to bypass anti-virus software and firewalls currently …
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U.S. Military Targeted by Phishing Scam – msnbc.com

A new phishing scam is currently targeting members of the United States Military and their families. Reported by the Web security firm AppRiver, the scam is aimed at the USAA – the United Services Automobile Association – a financial services firm for …
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WikiLeaks debacle forced tighter security for U.S. military – CNN

After the WikiLeaks publications, Gates ordered two reviews of document security, according to Bryan Whitman … with illegally transferring classified data onto his personal computer and adding unauthorized software to a classified computer system.
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Army launches video-sharing site for the military (Lance Whitney/CNET News)

Lance Whitney / CNET News:
Army launches video-sharing site for the military  —  People serving in the U.S. military now have their own Web site where they can upload, share, and watch videos.  —  Announced yesterday, the new MilTube site has been set up as a safer, more secure alternative to YouTube, with content protected behind firewalls.

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