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Breaking New Ground in Human-Computer Interactions Research
Shuyuan Mary Ho conducts research on topics such as trusted human-computer interactions, cyber insider threats, online deception, and more. Dr. Ho also research on the use of computational intelligence for the safety and security of the Internet. See the whole … Continue reading
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Cyber experts warn of new ‘intelligent weapons’
TALLINN — Quick advances in cyber war technologies could soon lead to a new generation of so-called “intelligent cyber weapons” which top global IT defence experts warn could be virtually unstoppable. “Rapid developments in cyber (technology) might lead to intelligent … Continue reading
Russian malware hunter warns: dangerous cyber attack could be coming
The Russian malware hunter whose firm discovered the Flame virus said Wednesday there could be plenty more malicious code out there, and warned he feared a disastrous cyber attack could be coming. “It’s quite logical that there are new cyber … Continue reading
Most sophisticated computer worm ever!
A cyber-attack that targeted Iran’s oil ministry and main export terminal was caused by the most sophisticated computer worm yet developed, experts have warned. The virus appears to have been directed primarily at a small number of organisations and individuals … Continue reading
CISPA legislation creates ‘a Cyber Industrial Complex’
Speaking on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Monday evening, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) highlighted the “understandable fear” driving legislation like the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), but cautioned that the “gross negligence” of network operators is … Continue reading
Online scams cost $485 million in U.S. in 2011
WASHINGTON — Online scams including identity theft schemes, “advance fee” and “romance fraud” cost Americans some $485 million in 2011, a report prepared for the FBI said Thursday. The Internet Crime Complaint Center annual report said the number of complaints … Continue reading
Battle Over New Cybersecurity Bill Breaks Out
The adage “never discuss politics” has never applied much to the Web. But on Friday, political discussion surrounding a new cybersecurity bill turned into an all out messaging war between the bill’s critics and its backers. The bill, the Cyber … Continue reading
Just to be clear: CISPA is not SOPA
SOPA did not generate much support amongst the masses. CISPA is different. Facebook, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Intel, AT&T, Verizon have already sent letters to congress voicing support for CISPA. And that should come as no surprise. Whereas SOPA and PIPA … Continue reading
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is starting through Congress
CISPA is about companies and the government sharing information. CISPA places no explicit limits on the type of information that may be shared with the government, or between private companies, as long as it is somehow related to cyber threats. … Continue reading
Top FBI cyber-cop: U.S. is losing the war against hackers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s top cyber cop offered a grim appraisal of the nation’s efforts to keep computer hackers from plundering corporate data networks: “We’re not winning,” he said. Shawn Henry, who is preparing to leave the FBI after … Continue reading