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A third of government websites attacked by unknown cyber criminals

by Heather Wood on Jul 10, 2009 at 02:11 PM

An estimated third of government websites in the United States have fallen victim to a cyberattack.  The attacks started over the Fourth of July weekend and have continued through this week.  Government websites attacked include the Secret Service, the White House, Treasury Department, and the FTC.  Several commercial websites have… Continue Reading »

Hackers hit U.S. power grid - could disrupt electricity, water, and sewage

by Sue Walsh on Apr 8, 2009 at 04:29 PM

This is big folks.  The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the U.S. power grid has been hit by cyber spies who planted software within it that could be used to disrupt it.  The espionage was discovered by national security officials and doesn’t seem to be targeted at one specific… Continue Reading »

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