The huge wave of Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices has the U.S. government worried that the technology harbors lurking security threats. According to a Defense One article, the U.S. Department of Justice has joined other agencies in evaluating IoT technology for national security risks And with up to 50 billion connected devices coming online […]
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Can ISIS hack into the Internet of Things? (Uh, no.)
ISIS is a growing cyber threat, but don’t get too concerned about attacks on the Internet of Things just yet, according to business threat intelligence consultancy Flashpoint “Pro-ISIS hackers have emerged in the past two years with the intent to launch cyber-attacks on critical Western targets, and their numbers are growing,” said Flashpoint co-founder Laith […]
“The Interview” Continues To Rake It In Online
This could be the birth of the online movie premiere.
“The Interview”: $18 Million Down, $82 Million To Go
Also, North Korea just compared the U.S. President to a “monkey.”
Why Everyone Needs To Read This Jihadist Manual For Web Safety
The things extremists worry about today could be mainstream concerns tomorrow.
Hitting Back At Hackers: Why “Strikeback” Is Doomed To Fail
Striking back at cyber criminals – so called “Strikeback” – carries serious risks that far outweigh the short-lived satisfaction of revenge.
U.S. Cyber Command To Recruit 4,000 new Cyber Soldiers
The Pentagon has announced that it will increase the size of the U.S. Cyber Command. Despite a vague timeline, this move displays the fact that our modern warfare is moving in a more cyber direction. But are we ready to take it on?
Schneier on Digital Feudalism, Cyberterrorism And Zombie SOPA
ReadWrite sits down with candid technologist Bruce Schneier about digital feudalism, government regulations and the reality of cyber warfare.