The Pentagon has revealed an unclassified version of its "Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace." And despite a drumbeat of scare talk and digital sabre-rattling in Washington, the document takes a measured, reasonable approach -- focusing on good network hygiene and data-sharing, rather than bombing hackers into submission.
15 July 2011
8 Movies that Crack the #Hacker Code
Gone are the Cold War days where men in trench coats puffed cigarettes in the shadows, whispering code words and palming off microfilm. Writers and directors these days have seized upon the ongoing Internet revolution/evolution to use hackers as both a storyline catalyst and escape hatch for when a convoluted plot needs to be rescued with hasty exposition or resolution.
US Hails Progress With #Russia on #Cybersecurity Cooperation
Russia and the U.S. are working to reduce chances for a cybersecurity incident that could damage the countries' relationship, according to the top cybersecurity adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama.
#USMilitary Outlines #CyberSecurity Strategy
Inside DHS' Classified Cyber-Coordination HeadquartersThe U.S. military could respond to serious cyber attacks, even on private infrastructure, with "a proportional and justified military response," deputy secretary of defense William Lynn said Thursday during the announcement of the Department of Defense's Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, the U.S. military's first comprehensive blueprint for cybersecurity and cyberwarfare.
MD5 encryption is not secure today
Attention, government and corporate IT types. Repeat after me: MD5 encryption is not secure.
Link: http://bit.ly/mT6Eqs#Hacktivism moves from pranks to problem
Agricultural technology firm Monsanto became the latest target of hacktivists this week, when hackers donning the mantle of the distributed protest group Anonymous claimed that it had penetrated the firm's network and leaked personal information on 2,500 of the company's employees.
Senator #JohnMcCain: We Need to Look Into #Anonymous, #Hackers
Senator John McCain, former Republican Presidential nominee, asked Congress to dedicate a committee to cyber-infiltration by groups like Anonymous
#DOD to use offense in# cyberwar
The Pentagon is ready to fight hackers with their own weapons in cyberspace, the newest domain for warfare but also "reserves the right" to respond to a cyberattack with military force, defense officials said Thursday.
Link: http://bit.ly/omaW5w#Hackers steal sensitive #USmilitary documents
SHANE MCLEOD: The Pentagon has admitted that a foreign intelligence service stole 24,000 files from a US defence contractor earlier this year.
#Hacker claims Skype still vulnerable
An Armenian hacker is claiming that Skype has failed to learn from prior security lessons, falling victim to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability similar to one it patched in May, which would allow users to redirect victims to unwanted websites or run arbitrary code.
14 July 2011
#Hackers Turn #Vodafone Home Cellular Base Station into Call Interception Device
A group of hackers known as The Hacker's Choice (THC) have managed to transform Vodafone UK's "Sure Signal" cellular base station product into a device that can intercept other people's calls over 3G/UMTS/WCDMA networks. <via Softpedia>
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Vodafone-Personal-Cellular-Base-Station-Turned-into-Call-Interception-Device-211547.shtml
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"Why We Secretly Love the #Lulzsec #Hackers" || #Cyberdefense #infosec
Although large sections of the security community will deny it if you ask them, they're secretly enjoying watching LulzSec's campaign of mayhem unfold. <via Risky.biz>
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Army experiments with off-the-shelf smartphones
The Army is experimenting with off-the-shelf smartphones that would allow soldiers in combat to receive real-time images of insurgent movements and friendly troops <via USAToday>
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2011-07-13-smartphones-battle-army-military-combat_n.htm
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New “highly sophisticated” #cyberattacks on US government labs
government-funded research laboratories and a government contractor in the United States are still recovering from a "highly sophisticated" cyber attack that took place during the July 4 holiday weekend.
Pentagon to publish strategy for #cyberwar
Facing escalating risks of cyberattacks by hackers, criminals and other nations, the Pentagon is developing more resilient computer networks so the military can continue to operate if critical systems are breached or taken down.
#Infosec analysts unemployment rate: zero
Of the 12 computer related job classifications the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks, Infosec workers reported no unemployment in the second quarter 2011. Computer netwrok architects had a minute 0.5 percent jobless rate in the 2nd quarter and none in the first.
#Antisec Attacks An Urgent Wake-Up: InformationWeek Now
Title: Antisec Attacks An Urgent Wake-Up: InformationWeek Now
Link: http://bit.ly/qhi1rP
PayPal CISO hits out at #antisec, as #Anonymous publishes employee credentials
The chief information security officer of PayPal has called for an end to the antisec campaign of hacktivism and for the identities of hackers involved in the operation to be revealed.
#Hackers Issue Vermont Zombie Alert
"No zombie attack has occurred, as far as I know," chuckled Vt. transportation secretary Brian Searles.
Legality of Brooklyn Artist's Apple Store Photography Project Questioned
Title: Legality of Brooklyn Artist's Apple Store Photography Project Questioned
Link: http://bit.ly/qPsbrM
13 July 2011
New Alliance ICSPA To Fight #CyberCrime Globally
The International Cyber Security Protection Alliance (ICSPA) was launched in London to fight cybercrime on a global level. This new body unites governments, International businesses and Law-enforcement agencies (including Europol) in order to fight cyber offense. Reputed security companies such as Trend Micro and McAfee have also signed up for the same.
UK Claims #Cybercrime Victory After Phishing Gang Sentencing
UK Claims Cybercrime Victory After Phishing Gang Sentencing
Link: http://bit.ly/pqcB4w
Tripwire Introduces #Cybercrime Controls Library for Rapid Data Protection
Tripwire Introduces Cybercrime Controls Library for Rapid Data Protection
Link: http://bit.ly/rnoExj
SEA POWER AND THE CHINESE STATE: CHINA'S MARITIME AMBITIONS
From the Heritage Foundation:
Abstract: The expansion of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is in many ways a logical and even forgone conclusion. China is the world's second-largest economy; its heavy dependence on trade inevitably makes the seas of growing importance to national well-being. Yet as China's maritime ambitions continue to expand, the U.S. is faced with a challenging task: recognizing Chinese interests without acceding to Chinese demands. How America meets this challenge will determine the future of the Asia-Pacific region and whether America's maritime dominance will continue through the next century.
Link: http://bit.ly/prX778
Learning from the Citibank Break-in: Watch What You Share
Last month's hacking into Citibank's database — which compromised more than 200,000 credit card accounts — highlights the risks in sharing private information on social networking sites and signals the need for stronger regulatory measures, according to Wharton faculty.
Beijing on #cyberwar footing with Vietnam
Thirty-six years after chasing the United States out of Vietnam, the com munist rulers in Hanoi now want us back. The ironies of this bizarre turn of events are many, but the reason is simple: China.
#Canadian intelligence warns of growing #cyberthreat
The Canadian intelligence service has singled out cyber attacks as one of the biggest threats facing Canada in its latest annual report.
Cyber War Started Between China and
Chinese and the Vietnamese hackers have started a cyber war over the territorial dispute on the ownership of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. According to Global Times, a website under the operation of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry was hacked in June. The cyber attack has disabled all the links on that website and placed the China's flag at the center of the page. The article said the hackers left their cyber names "3King" and "Xiao Lan" on the website and claimed to be from Yancheng (northeastern Jiangsu Province).
#Syria's #cyberwar against the regime's opponents
The crackdown on anti-regime protesters continues in Syria and the government is also waging a virtual war against its online opponents. Social networks have been playing a vital role in the protest movement that has rocked the country for the past four months.
Link: http://bit.ly/pNp8ik
#Monsanto on #Anonymous #hacker attack: 'We remain vigilant'
Monsanto on Anonymous hacker attack: 'We remain vigilant'
Link: http://bit.ly/pbF2Rz
"Depraved" Wi-Fi #hacker gets 18 years in prison
Wi-Fi hacker gets 18 years in prison
Link: http://bit.ly/qgGhka
Police tapping #iPhone for facial recognition and fingerprinting
Dozens of law-enforcement agencies from Massachusetts to Arizona are preparing to outfit their forces with controversial hand-held facial-recognition devices as soon as September, raising significant questions about privacy and civil liberties. With the device, which attaches to an iPhone, an officer can snap a picture of a face from up to five feet away, or scan a person's irises from up to six inches away, and do an immediate search to see if there is a match with a database of people with criminal records. The gadget also collects fingerprints. <via WSJ>
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Video: Cyber Challenge Symposium - Cyber Deterrence
The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies presented the fifth seminar in a series addressing science, technology, and policy issues relative to cyber security on Wednesday July 6. The program, "Cyber Deterrence: Mutual Assured Disruption or Other Options?" featured a panel including Gen. Michael Hayden, USAF (Ret.), currently a Principal at the Chertoff Group and a former Director of the CIA and NSA; Michael Tiffany, Chief Architect at Recursion Ventures; and Dr. James Mulvenon, Vice President, Intelligence Division, Defense Group, Inc. Click below to watch video of the event. <link below for video>
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U.S., Russia Forge #Cybersecurity Pact
The United States plans to start regularly sharing cybersecurity information with Russia as part of the Obama administration's efforts to re-establish closer ties to that country and clear up misconceptions surrounding the two nations' cyber policies. <via InformationWeek>
http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/security/231001440
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Two-thirds of companies average three data breaches a year - #infosec
Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of companies say they suffer at least three data breaches a year, according to a survey released on July 7 by a national technology employment agency. <via Government Security News>
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12 July 2011
#USAF released #Cyberspace Operations Doctrine Document – #AFDD3-12
Get the full document (AFDD 3-12) here:
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Mobile #Malware: Why #Fraudsters and #Cybercriminals Are Two Steps Ahead
Interesting article about the security of mobile devices. Bottom line, Android devices are way more vulnerable than iPhone unless they have been jail broken. Look for more news on mobile hacking in the next year or two.
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#MI6 conducts #cyberwar attacks on #al-Qaeda in 'Operation Cupcake'
A funny story where MI-6 replaces bomb making recipe on an al Qaeda website with recipes for cupcakes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-in-the-uk/8553366/MI6-attacks-al-Qaeda-in-Operation-Cupcake.html
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Consumerization of #Warfare
Great article on the new concept of Mobile Warfare: http://paulsparrows.wordpress.com/2011/06/16/consumerization-of-warfare/
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The weakest link in #cybersecurity is YOU! #infosec
Employees need regular refresher in cybersecurity
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Voicemail #hacking exposes network vulnerabilities
I'm reading about 'Voicemail spying shows phone network weak spots' on
Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26875328
Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26875328
Microsoft security site hacked
I'm reading about 'Porn infiltrates Microsoft anti-scam help site' on
Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26882778
Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26882778
CIA moves to protect key analyst in bin Laden raid
I'm reading about 'CIA moves to protect key analyst in bin Laden raid'
on Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26882826
on Fluent News. Here is the link: http://fluentnews.com/s/26882826
11 July 2011
Russian city carries out most #cyberattacks per capita
Top three cities for cybercrime are named in this article: http://bit.ly/p1B8oe
Hacker warns of pending attack.
Some big targets listed in this article: Metro Police, Royal families
of Bahrain and Qatar, maybe even World News...
of Bahrain and Qatar, maybe even World News...
#Hackers target #Catholic Diocese, civic group
Hackers target Catholic Diocese and Rotary Club in Orlando in
retaliation to antihomeless laws.
retaliation to antihomeless laws.
Decoding #Stuxnet - the first #cyberweapon
Amazing article about Stuxnet - very interesting and telling about the
future of #cyberwarfare
http://m.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/07/how-digital-detectives-deciphered-stuxnet/all/1
future of #cyberwarfare
http://m.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/07/how-digital-detectives-deciphered-stuxnet/all/1
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Risk-Free and Above the Law: U.S. Globalizes #Drone Warfare
An interesting opposing opinion on the US use of drones http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1107/S00115/risk-free-and-above-the-law-us-globalizes-drone-warfar.htm #cyberwar #somolia #uav
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Protect yourself against #Phishers, Shoulder Surfers and #Keyloggers
Good info if you are a person who uses coffee shop wifi a lot https://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/14845-Phishers-Shoulder-Surfers-and-Keyloggers.html #hackers #cybercrime #infosec
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Active Self Defense Against #CyberAttacks
Interesting thoughts on counterstrikes and going on the offensive against #hackers. http://www.isssource.com/active-self-defense-against-cyber-attacks/ #cyberwar #infosec
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#Cyberwar: Definition, Hype & Reality
Part 1 of a three part series http://bit.ly/r7QZCg #infosec #hackers
Indian #Hacker Targets the Personal Email ID of #ISI Chief
http://bit.ly/pXx2DS #cyberwar #infosec #Pakistan #India
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