Obama Cyber Chief Confirms ‘Stand Down’ Order Against Russian Cyberattacks
Cyber Security
Defense Chiefs: U.S. Cannot Win Global Cyber Wars
The Defense Departments warns in a new organizational document that the United States cannot win the global battle over cyber security due the overwhelming complexity of the issue and the rapidly changing landscape in cyberspace, according to the document.
Bill Gertz Explains Chinese Spying on America and American Industry: ‘It’s a Three-Pronged Threat’
Trump to Ease Sanctions on Chinese Telecom
President Trump has directed the Commerce Department to look into easing U.S. economic sanctions against China’s major telecommunication company linked to illicit trade with rogue states.
Report: Joy Reid’s ‘Cyber-Security Expert’ Previously Gave Tip to FBI That Went Nowhere
The independent “cyber-security expert” who MSNBC host Joy Reid tapped to investigate her claims of her old blog being hacked previously gave a tip to the FBI that wound up being a waste of time, according to a new report.
Google Battling Nefarious Actors Trying to Manipulate Search Results
Google search, the premier internet technology tool used for up to three billion online queries a day, is under constant attack by malicious actors seeking to manipulate its results, a company official says.
China Steps Up Disinformation Effort Against Dissident
China’s government this week intensified a months-long disinformation campaign aimed at silencing exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui.
Inside the Ring: Cyber Hardware Flaws Studied
The most frequent cause of malicious cyberattacks is when computer users click on a link that results in malware being downloaded onto computer networks.
USDA Grants May Have Helped Chinese Telecoms Access U.S. Military Bases
At least two telecommunications companies that received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and purchased equipment from Chinese phone maker Huawei operate services areas within 100 miles of American military posts, raising national security concerns amid spying threats.
Military Set for Cyber Attacks on Foreign Infrastructure
American military cyber warriors are ready to shut critical infrastructures in China and Russia during a future conflict by conducting cyber intrusions into their networks, according to the general set to lead Cyber Command.
