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U.S. bank cyberattacks reflect ‘frightening’ new era

Experts and government officials believe the attacks are in retaliation for sanctions, and for U.S. cyberattacks on Iranian computer systems

By Antone Gonsalves

Jan 10, 2013 4 mins

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Segregated healthcare networks rarely work, expert says

While ideal for security, it would inhibit critical information sharing in integrated systems

By Taylor Armerding

Jan 9, 2013 4 mins

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Could China blocking VPNs lead to spying on business?

'Great Firewall of China' upgrade could also allow China to spy on international companies doing business in the country

By Taylor Armerding

Jan 4, 2013 4 mins

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Thinking of a counterattack? Deception is better, say experts

Security experts say hack-backs are simply asking for more trouble, because it is almost impossible to know where an attack came from

By Taylor Armerding

Jan 4, 2013 4 mins

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Mobile devices set to become next DDoS attack tool

While no DDoS attacks have been linked to mobile devices, one analyst is convinced it's only a matter of time

By Antone Gonsalves

Jan 4, 2013 4 mins

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The ‘January Effect’ for cyberattacks is real, say experts

It's the most wonderful -- and dangerous -- time of the year, most information security experts agree

By Taylor Armerding

Dec 21, 2012 4 mins

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White House takes small step toward sharing cyberattack data

National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding to begin the process of government entities setting up data-sharing mechanisms

By Antone Gonsalves

Dec 21, 2012 4 mins

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DOJ to use prosecutorial powers in state-sponsored cyberespionage

National Security Division of Department of Justice is creating a new position called the National Security Cybersecurity Specialist

By Antone Gonsalves

Dec 20, 2012 4 mins

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Dexter malware’s source still unknown, connection to Zeus disputed

Point-of-sale malware may have compromised 'tens of thousands' of credit cards

By Taylor Armerding

Dec 19, 2012 5 mins

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Latest DDoS attacks on banks: A teachable moment

Strikes this week failed to disrupt banks' online operations -- but gave enterprises a better idea of how to tighten defenses

By Antone Gonsalves

Dec 14, 2012 4 mins

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