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Hackers used Pulse Secure flaw to target US defence industry

Hackers used Pulse Secure flaw to target US defence industry

According to FireEye researchers and VPN device manufacturer.
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing Apr 21 2021 9:13AM Security
US accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree

US accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree

Targeting COVID data, defence secrets.
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing Jul 22 2020 6:46AM Security
British hacker pleads guilty to stealing US military data

British hacker pleads guilty to stealing US military data

Took info on 800 Defense department staff.
Allie Coyne Jun 16 2017 11:45AM Security
US Defense to upgrade 4 million devices to Windows 10

US Defense to upgrade 4 million devices to Windows 10

Big coup for Microsoft.
Allie Coyne Feb 19 2016 8:04AM Software
Apple, Boeing partner with US Defence for wearables

Apple, Boeing partner with US Defence for wearables

Sensors for soldiers, military aircraft.
Staff Writers Aug 31 2015 2:45PM Hardware
FBI warns Iranian hackers targeting US energy, defense firms

FBI warns Iranian hackers targeting US energy, defense firms

'Flash' report helps industry thwart attackers.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2014 8:41AM Security
Raytheon acquires IT security firm for $490m

Raytheon acquires IT security firm for $490m

Expands capabilities in analysis of complex, rich media intelligence data.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2014 11:11AM Financial Services
US hacker sentenced to 21 months in prison for $17m scheme

US hacker sentenced to 21 months in prison for $17m scheme

Targeted global banks over two years.
Staff Writers Oct 26 2014 9:42PM Security
US considers 'pre-emptive' action against cyber threats

US considers 'pre-emptive' action against cyber threats

US Military chief talks tough on cyber attacks.
Staff Writers Oct 14 2012 10:53PM Security
Malware targets US Defence smartcards

Malware targets US Defence smartcards

Attacks linked to China.
Dan Raywood Jan 16 2012 2:03AM Security
US Defence to keep funding spy tech

US Defence to keep funding spy tech

Despite overall budget cuts.
a Staff Writer Jan 6 2012 6:26AM Hardware
US Navy eyes touch screen tanks

US Navy eyes touch screen tanks

Plans to open source internal gesture library.
James Hutchinson Oct 18 2011 7:00AM Hardware
Vale DEC founder, Ken Olsen

Vale DEC founder, Ken Olsen

Minicomputer pioneer passes away, aged 84.
Liam Tung Feb 9 2011 6:52AM Strategy
Flash drive exposed US war plans

Flash drive exposed US war plans

Old thumb drive trick.
Liam Tung Aug 26 2010 6:39AM Security
Analysis: Car makers still lukewarm on driverless vehicles

Analysis: Car makers still lukewarm on driverless vehicles

iTnews asks: How long before cars drive themselves?
Liz Tay Nov 30 2009 6:53AM Oddware
Verisign launches DDoS tracking service

Verisign launches DDoS tracking service

Internet Defense Network monitors site attacks.
Shaun Nichols Sep 11 2009 10:52AM Security
IBM plans to develop super brainy computer

IBM plans to develop super brainy computer

IBM is pairing up with leading US universities to build a computer that emulates human brain capabilities.
Rosalie Marshall Nov 24 2008 6:36AM Hardware
HP wins cloud deal with US Defense Department

HP wins cloud deal with US Defense Department

HP has signed a contract to construct a huge cloud computing centre for the US Department of Defense.
Shaun Nichols Jul 14 2008 9:14AM Hardware
Spintronics professor wins grant, discusses technology

Spintronics professor wins grant, discusses technology

The U.S. Department of Defense has invested half a million dollars in a grant that aims to further the emerging field of quantum spin-based electronics.
Liz Tay May 7 2008 4:38PM Hardware
Encryption is the last defense for data in a digital world

Encryption is the last defense for data in a digital world

We used to live in an analog world. We played records, radio stations had static interference, we flattened out dollar bills to work in vending machines and we anguished over hanging chads. Sure, everything was converted into bits and bytes in the end, but the world we interacted with was a physical one.
Richard Moulds, Apr 12 2007 4:12PM Security

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