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Praise, criticism for retiring cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt
Security experts say some issues haven’t been adequately addressed by the White House security chief. News | 17 May 2012
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CISPA threat intelligence bill passes House
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), clears security vendors of any liability for sharing customer attack data with federal officials. News | 27 Apr 2012
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ISP’s anti-botnet code of conduct accomplishes little
Leading ISPs sign the U.S. Anti-Bot Code of Conduct, which stops short of demanding ISPs provide a clean pipe to customers. News | 26 Mar 2012
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Former CIA official cites rise in government cybersecurity awareness
Former CIA ops director Cofer Black urges the security community to educate decision makers and validate how cyberattacks endanger national defense. News | 03 Aug 2011
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Microsoft offers bounty in hunt for Rustock spambot operators
A $250,000 reward is being offered to anyone who provides new information that results in the identification, arrest and criminal conviction of the cybercriminals behind the Rustock botnet. News | 18 Jul 2011
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Cisco: Targeted phishing helped hackers earn $150 million last month
Cybercriminals made an estimated $150 million from targeted phishing attacks in June, according to researchers at Cisco Systems Inc. News | 01 Jul 2011
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Feds break up scareware crime rings
Twenty-two computers and servers n the U.S. were seized in connection with the scareware scheme. News | 23 Jun 2011
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Store dealing with dishonest employees uses internal theft prevention software
A London-based sushi chain expects to save almost £1 million this year with the help of new fraud-detection software. News | 03 May 2011
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Cybercriminals offer new sales tactics for stolen data
Cybercriminals are resorting to new sales tactics to remain viable in an increasingly competitive environment, according to a new report. Article | 25 Jan 2011
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Microsoft's Internet access control plan deserves a chance
Microsoft is pushing a plan to prevent consumer computers from spreading malware. Senior Site Editor Eric B. Parizo says it's an idea that enterprise infosec pros should support. Column | 22 Oct 2010
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