Famous Hackers and Their Groups: Adrian Lamo and Project Vigilante
Most hackers fall into one of two groups. Computer enthusiasts who pursue noble causes or cybercriminals. Adrian Lamo doesn't fit into either, see why here
Famous Hackers and Their Groups: Judain ‘Trick’ Hussain and Team Poison
Team Poison and its leader, Judain 'Trick' Hussain, drew international attention with their hacks. The fact that they were mostly teens didn't limit them.
Gifts that Give Cybersecurity
This holiday season, why not give gifts that promote Cybersecurity for those who matter most? See what you need to know here.
Surveillance: How Much is Too Much?
Scandal gripped the nation of Peru in 2015 when it was discovered that then vice-president and some congressmen were victims of domestic intelligence agency spying. Journalistic investigations learned how the Peruvian intelligence agency had collected data on hundreds of prominent citizens. Public outrage led to congressional censure and the prompt ousting of Peruvian Prime Minister [...]
The Snowden Phone
Controversial NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, teamed up with Andrew “Bunnie” Huang, a hacker currently suing the US Department of Justice challenging provisions in the Section 1201 of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, to create a phone case that can aid in countering digital surveillance. According to the US legal theory surrounding 4th Amendment law termed [...]
Crowdsourcing Hackers for Better Security
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is reaching out to the freelance community to entice white-hat hackers to aid the automaker in strengthening the cybersecurity protocols of its products and connected services by offering bounties to cybersecurity specialists who can resolve vulnerabilities. The move follows on the heels of a cybersecurity breach that led to a voluntary recall [...]
In Cybercrime Fight, CIA Hacking Isn’t a Big Worry – Simple Mistakes Are
When reports surfaced recently that U.S. federal agencies have the ability to spy on ordinary users via phones, TV sets and other online devices, outrage over "CIA hacking" sounded across the web. But why were so many people surprised? Global cybercrime makes headlines with increasing regularity, from the now-infamous Target breach in 2013 to the newly discovered hack of 1 billion Yahoo accounts (the [...]
Cyber Security and Its Role in Government. How Government Can Combat Cyber Threats
Cyber Security is Vitally Important for Government Organizations Discover how government data can be exposed and learn what’s being done to combat cyber threats. Government organizations are under constant threat from cyber crime. Unfortunately, they have so far been ill-prepared in their cyber security to meet and prevent these attacks. According to a recent report, government agencies [...]
Censorship Around the World: When Does Global Cybersecurity Cross the Line?
Cybersecurity is necessary to protect governments around the globe from cyber threats, but what happens if cybersecurity oversteps its bounds and threatens freedom and privacy? Governments and other organizations around the world are bolstering their cybersecurity efforts, not only to protect their information assets and systems, but also to fight cyber terrorism. However, cybersecurity can often be hindered or restricted [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Cybersecurity Strategy
As cyber crime continues to rise, Donald Trump faces a serious challenge in getting this problem under control. Experts have their own ideas about what constitutes an appropriate response, but Trump’s plans to address the issue are yet to be fleshed out. When President-elect Donald Trump assumes office on January 20, he’ll immediately be faced with a wide [...]