The seven Iranian hackers charged with attacking dozens of banks and a small dam near New York City may never see the inside of a courtroom, but US officials hope their “name and shame” tactic…
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Over 300 Cybersecurity Incidents on US Healthcare.gov Website
The web portal used by millions of consumers to get health insurance under President Barack Obama’slaw has logged more than 300 cybersecurity incidents and remains vulnerable to hackers, nonpartisan congressional investigators said Wednesday. The Government…
Chinese National Admits Hacking US Defense Firms
A Chinese national pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the hacking of trade secrets from US defense contractors, including plans for transport and fighter jets, officials said. Su Bin, 50, had been charged in…
Number of US Government ‘Cyber Incidents’ Jumps in 2015: White House
The US government was hit by more than 77,000 “cyber incidents” like data thefts or other security breaches in fiscal year 2015, a 10 percent increase over the previous year, according to a White House…
US SEC Says Amazon Should Allow Shareholder Vote on Gender Pay
Amazon.com Inc should allow shareholders to vote on a proposal on gender pay equality, the US securities regulator decided this week in rejecting the retailer’s request to omit the measure from its annual ballot. Arjuna…
Sony PlayStation Vue Online TV Service Launched Nationwide in the US
Sony said Monday its Internet-based television service aimed at luring consumers away from cable subscriptions was being expanded to the entire US market. The PlayStation Vue will offer streamlined “bundles” for as little as $30…
US Cyber-Security Experts Test Skills in Exercise Meant to Stop Attacks
The moment a US official pressed a computer key Tuesday, dozens of security experts who gathered in an underground control room girded themselves for a cyber-attack – a drill meant to thwart the kinds of…
US to Blame Iran for 2013 Cyber-Attack on New York Dam: Report
US to Blame Iran for 2013 Cyber-Attack on New York Dam: Report The Obama administration is planning to publicly blame Iranian hackers for a 2013 cyber-attack against a small dam in New York state, three…
Internet Address Gatekeeper Icann Approves Plan to Break From US
The gatekeeper of Internet addresses on Thursday approved a plan to break from US oversight, shifting those symbolic functions to the broader global online community. The plan, which now heads to the US government for…