The Cyber-Dam Breaks

Sensitive Army database of U.S. dams compromised; Chinese hackers suspected
Hoover Dam / AP

U.S. intelligence agencies traced a recent cyber intrusion into a sensitive infrastructure database to the Chinese government or military cyber warriors, according to U.S. officials.

Securing Command

Strategic commander worried about cyber attacks on nuclear command and control
AP

U.S. strategic nuclear weapons and the command systems that control them are vulnerable to cyber attacks although most are hardened against many types of electronic attacks, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command said on Tuesday.

Cyber Threat Mounts

Cyber commander says weak U.S. infrastructure is vulnerable to major electronic attacks
Gen. Keith Alexander / AP

The commander of the U.S. Cyber Command said on Wednesday that critical infrastructure like power grids and financial networks are weak and need to be strengthened against cyber attacks.

Cyber War

Cybercom chief: Destructive cyber attacks are coming
Gen. Keith Alexander / AP

The commander of the military’s new U.S. Cyber Command said digital attacks are evolving from disrupting network functions to destructive strikes.