Outgoing US official warns of `major cyber event`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 11:00

Outgoing US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today warned of a "major cyber event" in the future that would have a "serious" impact on American society.

Obsolete software makes govt sites vulnerable to attacks: Study

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 22:01

It is very important for the nation to start upgrading its IT infrastructure and keep up with the latest security guidelines & practices, the study said.

Obsolete software makes govt sites vulnerable to attacks: Study

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 20:56

Many servers that host government websites are plagued by various problems like obsolete software and poor secure coding, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks, a study has said.

China, Indonesia lead sources of online attacks: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:20

The United States was the third largest source, but its share dropped to 8.3 percent from 10 percent earlier.

Most stock exchanges see cyber-crime as systemic risk: Survey

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 17:04

A majority of stock exchanges worldwide came under cyber attacks last year and almost 90 percent of them perceive such activities to be a potential systemic risk, according to a survey.

China most active source of cyber espionage: US lawmakers

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 13:52

China is the most predominant and active source of cyber espionage and attacks, top American lawmakers have said on the eve of the crucial US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

Constructive discussion with China on cyber issues: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 10:45

The United States and China had constructive discussions on the contentious issue of cyber attacks, a senior US official said at the conclusion of the first working group meeting on it.

Government releases National Cyber Security Policy

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 22:12

Amidst increasing number of cyber attacks and snooping, the government on Tuesday announced the National Cyber Security Policy that aims to protect information and build capabilities to prevent such attacks.

Cyber attacks pose greater national threat than physical ones: Survey

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 13:51

The survey showed that 51 percent believe a cyber attacker is currently in their corporate network or has been in the past year.

Protect computers from US hackers: HK varsity to staff

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19:38

An e-mail sent by the information security section of the University to all students and staff said, "protecting our data and information against hackers has recently become the talk of the town."

Every 5th phishing attack targets banks: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 18:04

Every one in five phishing attack is mainly targeted at Internet users of banks and other financial organisations, says a report by security solutions provider Kaspersky.