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"Unless it is absolutely necessary to run Java in web browsers, disable it", DHS-sponsored CERT team says

by Graham Cluley on January 15, 2013 | 21 Comments
Even if you've patched, it may be time to turn Java off in your browser

Can you really justify having Java installed on your main web browser any more? Even if you have installed the latest security patch?

It's time to rip Java out of your browser for better security... unless you have a really good reason not to.

Drone hijacked by hackers from Texas college with $1,000 spoofer

by Lisa Vaas on July 2, 2012 | 32 Comments
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University researchers have hacked and hijacked a drone, after officials from the Department of Homeland Security offered them $1,000 to try.

Interest in Cryptocat spikes following developer's interrogation at US border

by Lisa Vaas on June 8, 2012 | 11 Comments
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Interest in a free, encrypted web chat service called Cryptocat has spiked following the detainment and interrogation of its developer at the US border.

Yet another US Government cyber tsar at US-CERT resigns

by Carole Theriault on July 26, 2011 | 2 Comments
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Imagine being responsible for safeguarding the entirety of the United States against cyber attacks. I think we can all agree it would be pretty stressful. Perhaps it is no wonder that Randy Vickers just resigned from US-CERT, effective immediately.

"Pentagon" delivers Zbot via "DHS"

by Mike Coulter on June 18, 2010 | Leave a comment
"Pentagon" delivers Zbot via "DHS"

We're currently seeing a limited-volume run of spam messages linking to a zip file containing Zbot/Zeus malware. The messages purport to be from the Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon, or the Transportation Security Administration. The subjects of the spam Read more…