Cyber Defense Software Development Gets DHS Funding
A cyber defense software program is one of only eight technologies funded this year by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program distinguishes...
Pentagon Invites Hackers to Help Enhance Cybersceurity
The US Defense Department announced recently that the Pentagon has approved hackers to test the cybersecurity of its public websites without fear of prosecution....
Big Data for Intelligence and Security
Big data is all about storing, processing and retrieving information. Data may include calls to the police, phone calls, video and photos recorded by...
Elbit Systems to Supply Australian Police with Advanced Information Management System
Elbit Systems, announced today that its Australian subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (ELSA), was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately...
The NSA Used Sleeper Malware to Infect Computer Networks
The U.S National Security Agency (NSA) is reported to have installed computer malware in 50,000 computer networks around the globe. Reports in theWashington Post,...
Microsoft says NSA spying hit trust in the cloud
A senior Microsoft spokesman says that government surveillance has damaged trust in the cloud and in the company itself, pushing the latter to focus...
5,500 ISIS Accounts Taken Down By Anonymous
Following Anonymous’ declaration of “total war” on ISIS, the hacktivist collective reports taking down more than 5,500 Twitter accounts belonging to ISIS members. Details...
Major Hack in Juniper Networks Equipment
US officials are worried that hackers backed by foreign governments were able to spy on communications between the US government and private companies for...
Can we survive the blessings of cloud and mobile computing?
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By Joey J Peleg
ICDI-Israeli Cyber Defense Institute
Today’s mobile services or solutions have added the amazing capabilities for users to always stay in...
Rise of the social bots
Malware authors and distributors follow the money. When you consider the growing popularity of social networking websites, it should come as no surprise that...
Cyber Attacks Against Israelis
InnoCom warns against repeated cyber attacks , propagated through viral malware embedded in various files. Most of the files ended with the extension .scr,...
Cybersecurity among top energy industry concerns
Attacks on an electric facility and increased attention from regulators has fueled concern about safeguarding facilities. Cybersecurity leapt onto the list of the top five...
Economic and Perceptual Change: Forecasts For The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) trend is becoming more central in our lives and surrounds us everywhere. In everyday life this means the smart...
Illusive’s Deception Ensnares Hackers
In the field of cyber security, everyone has one main goal: staying ahead of the game. The hackers are constantly seeking out new avenues...
How Many IoT Devices Are Connected to Your Network?
Only 30% of organizations are prepared for security risks associated with IoT (Internet of Things) devices, according to a new Tripwire survey of more...
Energy Companies Attacked by Powerful Malware
The version of destructive computer virus Shamoon was being employed to attack computers in Saudi Arabia and other regions in mid-November, as revealed by...
Opinion: Surfing the Post-Snowden Internet
By Gad Elkin
"The next phase of the internet will be focused on information and powered by connectivity. Cloud computing, big data and Internet of...
Internet of Things – Potential Security Risks
We're entering a new age, an age where our devices are connected to the internet, communicating through the net to fulfill various needs. When...
security flaws of teleoperated surgical robot revealed
Real-world teleoperated robots, which are controlled by a human who may be in another physical location, are expected to become more commonplace as the...
Cyber Terrorists Are Gaining Ground
The field of cyber warfare has brought about a paradigm shift in the old balance of power. Sheer force of numbers and financial and...
Brexit Would Jeopardise UK Security
With the impending vote on Brexit – the referendum to decide whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union or stay in it...
On the Way to Autonomous Cybersecurity Solutions
The present approach to cybersecurity depends on computer security experts, who identify new flaws and threats and remediate them by hand. This process can...
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This Radar Watches the Entire Sky at Once to Catch Drone...
As small drones become faster, cheaper, and more numerous, traditional radar systems are facing a growing challenge. Most electronically scanned array (ESA) radars detect...
