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Car viruses? Intel aims to protect drivers from hackers
- As high-technology continues to creep into horseless carriages everywhere, there's one thing we can all count on: abuse of that technology. According to Reuters, Intel's "top hackers" are on the case though, poring over the software which powers the fanciest…
Gauss: Stuxnet-like cyber-espionage toolkit targets Middle East banks
- Kaspersky security analysts have identified another cyber-threat (PDF) targeting the Middle East as part of ongoing research into Flame. Named Gauss, it displays all the hallmarks of being part of the same family as Flame (Stuxnet, Duqu) and is compromising financial…
Verizon shows increases in malware, hacktivism, security breaches
- Making note of the social unrest which unfolded in 2011, Verizon's 2012 data breach investigation report (very large pdf) highlights a tumultuous year for computer and network security. Although a couple of numbers were down from previous years, attacks related…
Cyber attacks 4th highest global risk, UK and US top "Cyber powers"
- An annual study performed by the World Economic Forum's Risk Response Network determined that a major cyber attack is the fourth most likely global risk to occur. Although it is one of the most likely risks, the same report suggests…
Hackers destroy pump at U.S. water utility plant
- Hackers have managed to destroy a water pump at a U.S. water utility plant after gaining access to the industrial control system (ICS) used to control the pump and other equipment, according to a state government report published on November…
Research reveals prisons at risk from cyber attacks
- Federal authorities are concerned after research has revealed that U.S. prisons are vulnerable to computer hackers, who could even be able to remotely open cell doors to aid jailbreaks. In a statement to the Washington Times, spokesman Chris Burke said the…
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