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An official now says Russian hackers targeted this state’s 2016 election
The acknowledgement Friday appears to contradict a previous statement by state elections officials.
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Democratic Sen. McCaskill confirms Russian hacking attempt
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri says Russian hackers tried unsuccessfully to infiltrate her Senate computer network, raising questions about the extent to which Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 elections.
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With hacking of US utilities, Russia could move from cyberespionage toward cyberwar
Even before the revelation on July 23 that Russian government hackers had penetrated the computer systems of U.S. electric utilities and could have caused blackouts, government agencies and electricity industry leaders were working to protect U.S. customers and society as a whole.
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Why Congress may have just boosted China’s cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ decision to spare ZTE is a boon for the Chinese government, which has embarked on a strategy of homegrown technological development that could bolster Beijing’s cyber capabilities.
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How Russian hackers tricked people into giving their passwords
Russian hackers who penetrated hundreds of U.S. utilities, manufacturing plants and other facilities last year gained access by using the most conventional of phishing tools, tricking staffers into entering passwords, officials say.
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Securing America’s voting systems against spying and meddling: 6 essential reads
With the 2018 midterm congressional elections approaching – along with countless state and local elections – here are highlights of The Conversation’s coverage of voting system integrity, offering ideas, lessons and cautions for officials and voters alike.
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These known flaws are ‘critical risks’ to data security
Nation states, cybercriminals and hacktivist groups are attacking known vulnerabilities in common business software that can lead to losses of data, according to a new report.
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An official now says Russian hackers targeted this state’s 2016 election
The acknowledgement Friday appears to contradict a previous statement by state elections officials.
-
Democratic Sen. McCaskill confirms Russian hacking attempt
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri says Russian hackers tried unsuccessfully to infiltrate her Senate computer network, raising questions about the extent to which Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 elections.
-
With hacking of US utilities, Russia could move from cyberespionage toward cyberwar
Even before the revelation on July 23 that Russian government hackers had penetrated the computer systems of U.S. electric utilities and could have caused blackouts, government agencies and electricity industry leaders were working to protect U.S. customers and society as a whole.
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Why Congress may have just boosted China’s cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ decision to spare ZTE is a boon for the Chinese government, which has embarked on a strategy of homegrown technological development that could bolster Beijing’s cyber capabilities.
-
How Russian hackers tricked people into giving their passwords
Russian hackers who penetrated hundreds of U.S. utilities, manufacturing plants and other facilities last year gained access by using the most conventional of phishing tools, tricking staffers into entering passwords, officials say.
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Quantum computing explained
Eric Hay of Quantum Xchange
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Securing America’s voting systems against spying and meddling: 6 essential reads
With the 2018 midterm congressional elections approaching – along with countless state and local elections – here are highlights of The Conversation’s coverage of voting system integrity, offering ideas, lessons and cautions for officials and voters alike.
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These known flaws are ‘critical risks’ to data security
Nation states, cybercriminals and hacktivist groups are attacking known vulnerabilities in common business software that can lead to losses of data, according to a new report.
-
An official now says Russian hackers targeted this state’s 2016 election
The acknowledgement Friday appears to contradict a previous statement by state elections officials.
-
Democratic Sen. McCaskill confirms Russian hacking attempt
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri says Russian hackers tried unsuccessfully to infiltrate her Senate computer network, raising questions about the extent to which Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 elections.
-
With hacking of US utilities, Russia could move from cyberespionage toward cyberwar
Even before the revelation on July 23 that Russian government hackers had penetrated the computer systems of U.S. electric utilities and could have caused blackouts, government agencies and electricity industry leaders were working to protect U.S. customers and society as a whole.
-
Why Congress may have just boosted China’s cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ decision to spare ZTE is a boon for the Chinese government, which has embarked on a strategy of homegrown technological development that could bolster Beijing’s cyber capabilities.
-
How Russian hackers tricked people into giving their passwords
Russian hackers who penetrated hundreds of U.S. utilities, manufacturing plants and other facilities last year gained access by using the most conventional of phishing tools, tricking staffers into entering passwords, officials say.
-
Quantum computing explained
Eric Hay of Quantum Xchange
-
Securing America’s voting systems against spying and meddling: 6 essential reads
With the 2018 midterm congressional elections approaching – along with countless state and local elections – here are highlights of The Conversation’s coverage of voting system integrity, offering ideas, lessons and cautions for officials and voters alike.
-
These known flaws are ‘critical risks’ to data security
Nation states, cybercriminals and hacktivist groups are attacking known vulnerabilities in common business software that can lead to losses of data, according to a new report.






