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Iranian Hackers Attacked U.S. Company
A previously unknown group of hackers believed to be Iranian has opened cyber attacks in the United States against U.S. companies.
Tag: Cyber Attacks
New Round of Cyberattacks from Middle East Seek to Destroy Data
A new round of cyber attacks is hitting American companies, but unlike recent Chinese attacks that have been espionage-based, these attacks originate in the Middle East and are seeking to destroy rather than extract information.
DHS: Middle East Hackers Plan Attacks Against U.S.
Hackers based in the Middle East and North Africa are planning cyber attacks against the websites of U.S. government agencies, banks, and other companies, the Washington Times reports.
Pentagon: Espionage Fuels China’s Fast-Paced Military Buildup
China is using state-sponsored industrial and economic espionage to acquire technology fueling its fast-paced military modernization program and cut its reliance on foreign arms makers, the Pentagon said on Monday.
U.S. Blames Cyber Attacks on Chinese Military
Marks first explicit accusation from Obama administration
The Pentagon directly accused China of cyber attacks on American government computer systems and government contractors in its annual report to Congress, which was released Monday, the New York Times reports.
Chinese Hackers Raiding U.S. Military Tech Secrets
Chinese hackers have successfully pillaged the databanks of U.S. defense and security contractors over the last several years, stealing massive quantities of data.
Taking Cybersecurity Seriously
Former government officials warn against complacency on the cyber front
Chinese hackers “bombard” the Pentagon’s computer systems “by the millions each and every day” searching for a point of entry into the sensitive U.S. computing systems, according to officials speaking at an event on cybersecurity on Tuesday.
Gertz: Obama Administration Has Adopted ‘Passive Defense Strategy’ on Cyber Attacks
WFB Senior Editor Bill Gertz breaks down CISPA legislation & cyber security implications
Pentagon Finalizing Rules of Engagement Against Cyber Attacks
The Pentagon is finalizing the rules of engagement granting military commanders clearer authority if they have to respond to an enemy cyber attack, USA Today reports.
South Korea on Raised Alert After Hack Attacks
South Korea’s banks and broadcasters faced hacking attacks Wednesday with many authorities wondering if this follows a pattern of cyber attacks by North Korea.