Countdown to cyber war? | Anatomy of a hack

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6/23/2011 Cyber war: How close are we to the real thing? Current attacks against government and contractor systems, both serious and trivial, might not yet amount to cyber warfare, but they raise the possibility of dangerous escalation. Teen who could be LulzSec hacker arrested in Britain LulzSec, Anonymous declare war on government websites Ongoing storm of cyberattacks is preventable, experts say China syndrome Anatomy of a hack: When the GCN Lab was attacked from China Attacks that originate in China are not new. The GCN Lab's test network was hit two years ago by a hack that resembles some recent, high-profile attempts. Network intrusions can blunt US military edge, Lynn says US calls out China on cyberattacks as human rights issue NSA looks to protect defense contractors from cyberattack A beneficial virus? Why not a stealth virus that only does good? Can a computer virus actually protect unsuspecting systems? Lab director John Breeden II wants to find out. State using app that separates personal, work data on iPhones, Androids 4 smart-phone security tips from DHS When Bitcoin digital currency is stolen, who you gonna call? Are you a Cyber professional? Join Booz Allen Hamilton's team of highly skilled Cyber specialists. For a Cyber career that's truly something extraordinary, visit www.boozallen.com/cyber-careers. More news DHS' guide to managing Domain Name System risks Commerce wants ideas on cyber strategy for online businesses How to identify IT assets so you can secure them Featured jobs Senior Fraud Investigator / Team Lead - Raytheon - El Segundo, CA Sr. Fraud Investigator / Team LeadBased in El Segundo, CAThis role manages the investigation function of SAS Security and coordinates with stakeholders within the business to execute investigations, report ... Police Radio Dispatcher Lateral Entry - Spokane Police Department - Spokane, WA Performs responsible and skilled communications work receiving and transmitting over police radio, intercom, and telephone. Receives operational calls and messages by police radio, telephone, and/or computer; ... Director, Government & Professional Affairs - California Pharmacists Association - Sacramento, CA The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Director of Government Professional Affairs is responsible for advancing CPhA member interests. The position is responsible for developing, analyzing and ... Join Booz Allen Hamilton's elite Cyber specialists. For a Cyber career that's truly something extraordinary, visit: www.boozallen.com/cyber-careers. Download resources The STAND: Cybersecurity Sponsored by: Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics C4S, Lockheed Martin Cyberwar, advanced persistent threats and Stuxnet-like attacks are new elements that have become a part of the attack lexicon. See what the nature of today's cybersecurity realities are and what government should be doing about them. Read the full report. Sponsored links

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