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  • Trusted insider a security threat, warns Brandis

    Security planners are racing to close gaps across networks and ICT infrastructure. But they have overlooked a Trojan horse already inside the gate, Attorney-General, George Brandis has warned.

    Written by Shahida Sweeney03 Sept. 14 10:47
  • Australian parliament Web site attacked

    The Australian Parliament's Web site was hit by an apparent denial-of-service attack Wednesday, two days after the hacking group Anonymous threatened attacks over the government's plan to filter Web content.

    Written by Grant Gross11 Feb. 10 05:32
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  • Cyber chief: Gov't needs to work better with companies

    The U.S. government has significant work to do before it can better cooperate with the private sector and other governments to better protect cybersecurity, a government cybersecurity expert said.

    Written by Grant Gross13 June 09 07:10
  • Security on a stick guards British diplomatic business

    When it comes to security, the British government's Consulate-General in New York, part of the United Kingdom's diplomatic mission for business and visa-related activities, is taking no chances on spies or other intruders sneaking onto its network.

    Written by Ellen Messmer11 June 09 06:05
  • Experts: Gov't needs to spend more on cyber R&D

    The U.S. government needs to spend more money on cybersecurity research and development and on education programs in order to fight a rising tide of attacks against government and private groups, cybersecurity experts told U.S. lawmakers.

    Written by Grant Gross11 June 09 06:32
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