Cyber Defense

Detroit Chamber To Co-Host Cybersecurity Threats For Business Conference March 10

DETROIT -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the Detroit Regional Chamber, will bring together top experts from government, law enforcement, and the private sector for a conference to help small and mid-size businesses address cybersecurity threats March 10 at the Detroit Golf Club. Experts will discuss cybersecurity best practices, tools and tips for strengthening

By |2016-03-04T11:43:00-05:00March 4th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

U.S. Defense Department Offers Bounty To White Hats Who Hack Pentagon

WASHINGTON DC - The Defense Department is tired of all the Russian, Chinese, Eastern European and worldwide organized crime black hats hacking the Pentagon. So now it is offering an undisclosed bounty to qualified security pros - white hats - to do what the bad guys have done at will for years. News of the

By |2016-03-03T18:59:31-05:00March 3rd, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

ACLU Backs Apple In Its Battle With Feds Demanding Backdoor Access To iPhone

WASHINGTON DC - The American Civil Liberties Union filed the first in what's expected to be a series of amicus briefs in federal court supporting Apple's decision to challenge a February 16 court order that demands the company write a new version of its iOS software to bypass the phone's security. Microsoft, Google, Twitter and

By |2016-03-03T18:12:35-05:00March 3rd, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Apple Working On New Security Measures To Prevent iPhone Hacking

CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple engineers are working on new security measures that would prevent an iPhone from being hacked using the methods at the heart of the company's fight with the US government, The New York Times reported Wednesday. It wasn't immediately apparent when such new measures might be made available to consumers. Apple didn't

By |2016-02-25T20:07:44-05:00February 25th, 2016|Cyber Defense|

Congressmen Seek To Create Commission To Address Digital Security Issues

WASHINGTON DC - As Apple battles with the Justice Department over creating a backdoor into a terrorist's iPhone, two congressmen said Wednesday they’ll introduce a bill in Congress that seeks to form a commission that will address issues on digital security reflected in the Apple case. Speaking at a forum at the Bipartisan Policy Center

By |2016-02-25T19:55:50-05:00February 25th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Politics|

US Developed Iran Cyberattack Plan If Nuclear Talks Failed – Code Named Nitro Zeus

WASHINGTON DC - The US developed an elaborate plan for massive cyberattacks on Iran's critical infrastructure during the early days of the Obama administration, according to a documentary that premiered this week. Code-named "Nitro Zeus," the plan aimed to disable Iran's electrical grid, air defenses and communications services, according to details of the film revealed

By |2016-02-19T11:44:38-05:00February 19th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Apple CEO Denounces Federal Judge Order To Crack iPhone

CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple CEO Tim Cook denounced a federal judge's order to crack open an iPhone used by a terrorist, calling the situation "chilling" and saying it would deal a major setback to online privacy for all. To hack the phone, CNET.Com reported, the FBI wants Apple to build a new version of its

By |2016-02-19T17:09:32-05:00February 19th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Featured|

New State Budget Would Give $5 Million Boost To State Cybersecurity Protection

LANSING - A 2.4 percent increase in funding for the Department of Technology, Management and Budget was recommended on Wednesday with $5 million going to cyber security improvements. Gov. Snyder said during his budget presentation that the state is facing "more and more attacks from the cyber world." In the DTMB budget recommendation, $5 million

By |2016-02-11T15:27:44-05:00February 11th, 2016|Cyber Defense, Politics|

IRS Discloses Hackers Stole Taxpayer Identification Numbers

WASHINGTON DC - Online thieves were recently able to get their hands on taxpayer identification numbers before the Internal Revenue Service detected the attack and shut it down, the agency revealed Tuesday. The "Electronic Filing PINs," meant to ensure information is safe, would enable hackers to file fraudulent tax returns and steal your tax refund.

By |2016-02-11T14:40:50-05:00February 11th, 2016|Cyber Defense|