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This past May, the country of Estonia was hit hard by what its authorities called a “virtual war.” This war took the form of an attack on the country’s computer infrastructure. Many governmental and commercial sites were hit. The attacks on the country’s commerce seemed to focus on the country’s media — television stations and newspapers. Additionally, other commercial sites were hit, such as banking institutions. Estonia is probably one of the most computer literate countries in the world.
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Original post by Theodore F. di Stefano and software by Elliott Back
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It goes without saying that most IT shops operate in a high-stress, high-workload environment. As technologists, we have limited budgets, limited staff, and dozens of projects on our plate — it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day just to keep up with today’s workload, never mind planning for tomorrow’s. Just ask yourself when the last time was that you heard someone complain about too much work or not enough time. For most of us, the answer to that will be measured in hours rather than days or weeks.
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Original post by Ed Moyle and software by Elliott Back
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Anarchysoft writes “As many as 1500 Pentagon computers were brought offline on Wednesday in response to a cyber attack. Defense Secretary Robert Gates reported of the fallout both that the attack had ‘no adverse impact on department operations’ and that ‘there will be some administrative disruptions and personal inconveniences.’ When asked whether his own e-mail had been compromised, Gates responded, ‘I don’t do e-mail. I’m a very low-tech person.’”
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Original post by CowboyNeal and software by Elliott Back
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security CIO Scott Charbo was in the hot seat Wednesday, testifying before a Congressional subcommittee on the hundreds of security breaches that have occurred at various areas within his organization in the last couple of years. Some reports pin the number around 800, and they comprise everything from stolen laptops to Web site hacks. Ironically, the problems exist at the very agency that “should be setting an example,” Khalid Kark, senior analyst with Forrester Research, told TechNewsWorld.
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Original post by Kimberly Hill and software by Elliott Back
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WrongSizeGlass writes “Yahoo is reporting about the computer security nightmare going on at the Department of Homeland Security. Senior DHS officials admitted to Congress that over a two year period there were 800 hacker break-ins, virus outbreaks and in one instance, hacker tools for stealing passwords and other files were found on two internal Homeland Security computer systems. I guess it’s true what they say … a mechanic’s car is always the last to get fixed.”
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Original post by CmdrTaco and software by Elliott Back
