Cyber Defense

Apple Users In China Contend With iPhone, iPad Attacks

CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple users in China have an active, new threat to contend with that attacks iPhones and iPads through Apple's Mac OS X operating system, a US security firm reported. Palo Alto Networks called the malicious software "WireLurker" because it waits for a device running Apple's iOS mobile operating system to connect via

By |2014-11-06T00:00:00-05:00November 6th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Study: Russian Mob, Government Behind Malicious Software Aimed At Stealing Info From Businesses, Foreign Governments

SAN FRANCISCO - Malicious software designed to steal sensitive information from businesses and foreign governments is made in Russia and supported by the Russian government, a security research firm reported Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal said the group behind the malicious software, or malware, has been identified as APT28 and has links to a "government

By |2014-10-30T00:00:00-04:00October 30th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Michigan Students To Participate in Collegiate Cyber Defense Invitational

ANN ARBOR - Teams from several Michigan colleges will compete in the Michigan Collegiate Cyber Defense Network Invitational on November 1 using the virtual infrastructure of the Michigan Cyber Range. Competing will be Baker College (Clinton, Flint & Jackson campuses), Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Henry Ford Community College, Jackson College

By |2014-10-29T00:00:00-04:00October 29th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Google Just Made Safe Computing A Little Easier

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google said on Tuesday that it supports USB drives built on an increasingly popular software standard that makes two-factor authentication a lot less cumbersome. With two- factor authentication, users combine something they know - such as a password or personal identification number -- with something they have - such as a

By |2014-10-27T00:00:00-04:00October 27th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

GRRCon Blends Mix Of IT Professionals, Hackers At Cyber Security Conference

GRAND RAPIDS - Information Security and cyber hacking were the focus of this year?s GRRCon, an annual hacking conference held October 16-17 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. The attendees were a mix of IT professionals interested in improving cyber defense and those who make a living beating it. Throughout the conference, speakers offered

By |2014-10-24T00:00:00-04:00October 24th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Duo Security Says FIDO Ready Product Support Fast IDentity Online

ANN ARBOR - Duo Security announced its FIDO Ready products now support the Fast IDentity Online FIDO Universal Second Factor specifications. Duo Security joins Google, Yubico and other members of the FIDO Alliance to launch this phishing-resistant authentication method to consumers and organizations. The goal of this new authentication standard is to further simplify and

By |2014-10-23T00:00:00-04:00October 23rd, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

ISACA Detroit Chapter Fall Seminar: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop

DEARBORN - The Detroit Chapter of ISACA is hosting a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop in November to provide insight into the importance of cybersecurity, and the integral role of cybersecurity. The protection of information is a critical function for all enterprises. Cybersecurity is a growing and rapidly changing field, and it is crucial that the central

By |2014-10-23T00:00:00-04:00October 23rd, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

SUMIT 14 Raises Awareness Of Cyber Security Threats

ANN ARBOR ? Security focused students, cyber security professionals, and members of the University of Michigan technology staff gathered earlier this month for the 10th annual Security at University of Michigan IT conference hosted every October during National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The program seeks to raise awareness of cyber security threats and hosts nationally

By |2014-10-22T00:00:00-04:00October 22nd, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Snapchat At Center Of Latest Hack

SAN FRANCISCO - Third-party services that let Snapchat users back up their photos and videos - and that Snapchat claims it tried to shut down - are at the center of the latest Snapchat hack. An enormous, 13-gigabyte library of photos and videos from an estimated 200,000 accounts had been saved through apps and websites

By |2014-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|