US Cyber Commander proposes radical changes to combat cybercrime
The cybercrime environment is only "going to get worse," and so the military and intelligence communities should join forces, says the the U.S. Cyber Commander.
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McAfee: Hackers increasingly targeting Android devices
Google's mobile platform remains in the crosshairs of hackers, warns McAfee. Some variants surged by more than 30 percent in the first quarter alone.
Oracle outlines steps to improve Java home, enterprise security
Following high-profile hacks and breaches at major technology companies, including Apple and Facebook, the Java maker is knuckling down on the Web plug-in's security.
Google fails to strike down FBI's 'unconstitutional' secret gagging orders
The Patriot Act helped strengthen and expand the use of unwarranted, wide-ranging, secret "gagging orders," but the search giant failed to have these letters modified or nullified.
DOJ may have to release U.S. secret court docs on domestic spying capability
The U.S. Justice Dept. may have to release a secret court opinion that determines when a U.S. resident is spied upon by the federal government.
Chinese hackers expose US weapon designs: report
A confidential report states that hackers originating from China have been able to breach systems containing American weapon designs.
US urged to permit self-defense retaliation on hackers
Would retaliatory attacks make hackers think twice?
US utilities under daily, constant cyberattacks: report
A new report claims that a number of U.S.-based utilities are fending off cyberattacks on a daily basis.
Chinese cyberattack on Google exposed spy data: US officials
An attack which took place against Google exposed sensitive data concerning U.S. surveillance targets.
Hire DDoS attack service 'legal' and connected to FBI
A service which boots websites offline for payment is legitimate, says the owner. But why a backdoor monitored by the FBI?