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Cyber Threats
Cyber security has
become both an extremely important part of critical infrastructure
protection and an omnipresent concern for businesses and individuals
alike. There are many different forms of cyber threats, from various
forms of malware such as trojans and keyloggers, to denial-of-service
attacks on servers. Some are meant to be disruptive, others are meant
to obtain information, but all cyber threats can cause significant
damage if left untreated. Many people are even unknowing accomplices,
victims in their own right whose computers have become infected as part
of a "botnet," a network of computers remotely controlled by hackers to
support other cyber crimes. As the level of sophistication for cyber
attacks increases, it has become increasingly necessary to remain
educated about exposure to potential threats, as well as safeguards
against them.
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Steps to Improve Cyber Security of SCADA Networks
A report on strengthening the defenses of SCADA networks from the U.S.
Department of Energy and the President's Critical Infrastructure
Protection Board.
Website of magazine for hackers which provides hacker related articles and news.
CDT Program
Papers and articles that cover CDT programs on cyber security and
Federal acts.
Chief
Security Officer Online
CSO online is a web site for Chief Security Officers and IT
professionals
working in security. It hosts a number of links to security articles,
threats,
and various other resources for use by security professionals.
CIP Project
The Critical Infrastructure Protection Project (CIP Project) is a joint
effort
of
Critical
Infrastructure
Protection
This is a presidential directive for protecting military and national
economy
from cyber threat since they are highly reliant upon certain
infrastructures
and cyber-based information systems and vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Crypto-Gram
A free monthly newsletter providing summaries, analyses, insights, and
commentaries on computer security and cryptography, edited by Bruce
Schneier.
Cyber
Attacks During the War on Terrorism: A Predictive Analysis
This reports provides a detailed, fact-based assessment of the
possibility of
cyber attacks against the
Cybercrime-as-a-service
takes off
You can now find malware toolkits for sale online, along with optional
extra services such as assistance planning or carrying out an attack.
Cyber Investigations
FBI web site, which explains their cyber mission. It has an Internet
crime
complaint center and a story on the cyber crimes task force.
Cybercrime.gov
The website of the Computer Crime and Intellectual property Section of
the
Criminal Division of the US Department of Justice. Provides Legal and
Policy
issues related to cyber crime. Provides a free newsletter.
Emerging Cyber Threats Report
for 2008
Report lists top cyber threats for 2008.
Federal
e-mail cyber-alert system unveiled
CNN article on a new National Cyber Alert System for electronic
communications.
Federal
Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Implementation Project
An explanation of NIST's process for implementing security guidelines
created in response to FISMA.
Interview
with Paul Graham
This is an interview clip of Paul Graham where he talks about Internet
hackers.
The motivations that guide them, ways to recognize them as well as how
to
become a hacker.
iPod, Xbox
Cyber-Crime Threat Looms
Article describing how overlooked devices such as the iPod shuffle and
the Xbox
hold cyber-crime potential.
ISACA
The Information Systems Controls and Audits Association (ISACA)
monitors
information security.
SANS Institute Top 10 List
Listing of the 10 most dangerous cyber threats.
Securing the
Home Computer
A Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT document
describing
step-by-step how to secure your home computer from Internet security
threats.
The Middle of
Nowhere: Big
Brother
Website maintained by former GMU Professor Brad Cox which details some
of the
technologies used by the government and private to track individuals on
the
Internet and over other communications networks.
Top
Cyber-Threats for 2009
Review of 2008 attacks with predictions for 2009.
Top five cyber threats in 2008
Trends for 2008 cyber attacks from The Economic Times.
U.S. Air Force To Take on
Cyber Threats
Air Force setting up command center to deal with cyber threats.
U.S. Army
Gets Predictive on Cyber Threats
Article about how the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Program for
Cyber
Threats is using data mining to aid personnel in identifying potential
cyber
threats.
US-CERT
(United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
Contains information to help identify and report an incident along with
archives of previous publications for Federal government agencies.
Internet Security Threats for 2010
AVG predicts top cybersecurity threats in 2010.
Additional Resources
Anti-Defamation
League - Response to Cyber Terrorism
Attacks on
Nuclear Power Plants via Computer
International Institute for
Counter-Terrorism
CYBERTERRORISM
- Fact or Fancy?
Computer Security Institute
THE HACKER
CRACKDOWN
The 10 most dangerous cyber threats
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