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December 20, 2015

NSA Director: China can damage US power grid

The head of the NSA issued a blunt warning Thursday to lawmakers: China can shut down the United States. The grim forecast came from Admiral Michael Rogers, the director of the National Security Agency and commander of the U.S. Cyber Command.

December 20, 2015

Swedish appeals court upholds Assange detention

A Swedish appeals court upheld the detention order on Julian Assange on Thursday, dismissing a challenge by the WikiLeaks founder who is wanted by Swedish prosecutors in an investigation of alleged sex crimes.

December 20, 2015

Iran-based hackers reportedly target US officials for sanctions, anti-nuclear intelligence

Hackers apparently based in Iran have mounted a three-year campaign of cyber-espionage against high-ranking U.S. and international officials, including a four-star admiral, to gather intelligence on economic sanctions, antinuclear proliferation efforts and other issues, according to cybersecurity investigators.

December 20, 2015

FBI director reveals new evidence linking N. Korea to Sony hack, answers skeptics

FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday adamantly defended his bureau’s conclusion that North Korea was behind the cyber-attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment, revealing new evidence and claiming those questioning the North Korea connection “don’t have the facts that I have.”

December 17, 2015

Google spending $1M to make sure Drive doesn't get hacked

Google is setting aside an extra $1 million to fund grants for independent Drive vulnerability research in 2016.

December 17, 2015

Tech experts pour scorn on Trump's plan to 'close' parts of the Web to ISIS

Tech experts have poured scorn on Donald Trump’s controversial idea of “closing” parts of the Internet in an attempt to tackle Islamic State.

December 12, 2015

Iran deal on nukes could boost Tehran’s cyber-terror army, says report

Iranian cyber-terrorists are launching more sophisticated and frequent attacks against the U.S. and its allies, and the proposed deal to ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic could give it the money and technology to ramp up its digital warfare, according to a new report.

December 12, 2015

South Korean banks and media report computer network crash, causing speculation of North Korea cyberattack

Computer networks at major South Korean banks and top TV broadcasters crashed simultaneously Wednesday, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of a cyberattack by North Korea.

December 12, 2015

NY Times says Chinese hacked its computers over story on top Communist leader's wealth

Chinese hackers repeatedly penetrated The New York Times' computer systems over the past four months, stealing reporters' passwords and hunting for files on an investigation into the wealth amassed by the family of a top Chinese leader, the newspaper said.

December 12, 2015

Hackers sue German government over NSA spying

A group of computer hackers and human rights campaigners in Germany announced Monday that they are suing their government for allegedly breaking the law by aiding foreign spies.