Monthly Archives: May 2012

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

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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

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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

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