PHYSICAL SECURITY Articles
Critics Oppose Republican Spectrum Plan
Critics question a Republican spectrum proposal released this week.
Pentagon unveils five steps for better cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Defense goes public with its strategy for cyberspace.
UK Claims Cybercrime Victory After Phishing Gang Sentencing
U.K. cybercrime investigators claimed victory with the sentencing of three men on Monday following the prosecution of an organized phishing gang.
Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Operation 'Phish Phry'
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for managing a phishing operation in conjunction with Egyptian hackers that looted consumer bank accounts.
5 free ways to use crowdsourcing for investigations
Careful use of online sites can track down hard-to-find information and leads
Ukraine Helps Disrupt $72M Conficker Hacking Ring
Ukraine's security service said on Thursday it had disrupted a cybercrime ring that cost the banking industry more than US$72 million using Conficker, a fast-spreading worm unleashed in 2008.
Smart grid (in)securities
As the power grid becomes more intelligent, it also becomes more dangerous.
Despite years of talk, utilities remain compromised, vulnerable
Experts say power grid remains vulnerable, though progress has been made.
Citigroup Breach Exposed Data on 210,000 Customers
Citigroup admitted on Wednesday that an attack on its website allowed hackers to view customers' names, account numbers and contact information such as e-mail addresses for about 210,000 of its cardholders.
Greek Police Arrest Teen on Hacking Charges
Police in Greece have arrested an 18-year-old Athens man on suspicion of hacking into the Interpol website and other government sites in the U.S. and France.
