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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware

Krebs on Security

government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level. A sample Common Access Card (CAC). Millions of U.S. Image: Cac.mil.

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$10M Is Yours If You Can Get This Guy to Leave Russia

Krebs on Security

investigators that they had access to a wealth of personal information tied to a cryptocurrency exchange Kulkov had used. Cyber intelligence firm Intel 471 found that Internet address also was used to register the account “Nordex” on the Russian hacking forum Exploit back in 2006. Constella tracked another Bankir[.]com

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Attackers behind Operation Oceansalt reuse code from Chinese Comment Crew

Security Affairs

The evidence collected by the security experts links APT1 to China’s 2nd Bureau of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Staff Department’s (GSD) 3rd Department (Military Cover Designator 61398), experts believe the group has been active since 2006 and targeted hundreds of organizations in multiple industries.

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Can Gather Change the Course of Internet History?

John Battelle's Searchblog

First, Gather The Data My Amazon data in Gather: Who knew I bought that back in 2006?! ” I think of Gather’s platform as like Apple’s app store or Google Play, but with one critical difference: The power to decide who gets access to the platform resides not with a massive corporation, but with you , the consumer.

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The role of a secret Dutch mole in the US-Israeli Stuxnet attack on Iran

Security Affairs

That mole then provided much -needed inside access when it came time to slip Stuxnet onto those systems using a USB flash drive.” In 2006, the researchers conducted a sabotage test with centrifuges, and President George Bush authorized the operation. ” wrote the journalists. The final updates were made on Sept.

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Remembering 9/11

Unwritten Record

The photographs included in this post illustrate how we remember the events of September 11th, and continue to provide access to our Nation’s records. March 27, 2006. The Still Picture Branch houses a wide variety of photographs related to September 11th, including recovery efforts, memorials, and anniversary events.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Using appropriate access controls. Boards should have adequate access to cybersecurity expertise, and discussions about cyber-risk management should be given regular and adequate time on board meeting agendas. Using Appropriate Access Controls. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Encrypting critical data assets.