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Malware targets U.S. military computers

12/02/08 -- 09:46 AM Pentagon officials acknowledged that the malware known as Agent.btz has infected some Defense Department computers, but did not say whether it could have affected critical systems.

Worm attacks unpatched systems

12/01/08 -- 11:31 AM The problem stems from a worm dubbed "Win32/Conficker.A." that "propagate on random computers" in an affected Windows-based network.

Cybereye | Has FISMA improved IT security? Maybe

12/01/08 -- 09:43 AM Commentary: It is safe to say we are better off than we would have been without it.

NASA curbs removable media use

11/26/08 -- 01:20 PM NASA chief information officer Jonathan Pettus has clarified NASA policy that curbs the use of removable media in the wake of recent security concerns. The policy appeared in an internal memo.

Linux readied for DOD IPv6 certification

11/26/08 -- 12:54 PM The Linux kernel has been brought into full compliance with the Defense Information System Agency's IPv6 Special Interoperability Certification

New version of Metasploit vulnerability finder

11/26/08 -- 10:33 AM New version of vulnerability finder loaded with new exploits.

Vista kernel memory security bug found

11/25/08 -- 01:24 PM Windows Vista may have a potential buffer-overflow security problem.

NIST guidance on PIV cards

11/25/08 -- 12:29 PM NIST offers guidance on integrating PIV cards into physical access systems.

Malware puts DOD on the defensive

11/25/08 -- 10:27 AM STRATCOM bans flash drives and other removable media in response to an attack within Pentagon networks.

Cybereye | IT czar could improve cyber security

11/24/08 -- 07:55 AM Commentary: A high-profile leader with real clout could be valuable in setting a robust cyberseucrity agenda.

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