Aug. 10 — The spyware used in cyberattacks on Vietnam’s major airports and national carrier in July is now suspected of having bombarded many more official sites, amid tensions with China over territory in the disputed South China Sea. A malicious code disguised as anti-virus software found lurking in everything from government offices to banks,…
DetailsThe National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public comment on a broad range of cybersecurity issues. NIST issued a request for information in Wednesday’s Federal Register for public opinion to help guide its advisory role in the White House’s Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. “Steps must be taken to enhance existing efforts to increase…
DetailsResearch from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs suggests that as far as cyber-threats are concerned, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro deserve special attention. This, says Fortinet, is courtesy of Brazil not prioritising cyber-threats for a start. The World Economic Forum’s ranking of global risks has Brazilian concerns over cyber-attacks at number 23…
DetailsThis past March Bloomberg offered a compelling look inside the world of election hacking in which campaigns and their supporters hack into their opponents and steal or destroy data, saturate the online space with fake messaging and otherwise attempt to skew the election in their favor. Given the subsequent unveiling of the successful hack of the…
DetailsDES MOINES — State officials are moving forward with a coordinated strategy to beef up Iowa’s efforts to combat cybersecurity attacks or threats with a special emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure and guarding against communication breaches that might threaten government or private operations. Bob Von Wolffradt, the state’s Chief Information Officer, said an initial assessment…
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