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Hackers Lurking in Vents and Soda Machines

Hackers Lurking in Vents and Soda Machines | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Companies are finding that their greatest cybersecurity threats can hide in third-party systems, like networked air-conditioning equipment.
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Unable to breach the computer network at a big oil company, hackers infected with malware the online menu of a Chinese restaurant that was popular with employees. When the workers browsed the menu, they inadvertently downloaded code that gave the attackers a foothold in the business’s vast computer network.

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Experts call cyber security policy too vague

Experts call cyber security policy too vague | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
In order to better arm itself in the wake of rising threat of cyber crime, the government on Tuesday announced the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 (The government has announced the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 in the wake of rising #cybercrime...
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Pentagon's Cybersecurity Woes and Other News You Need to Know

Pentagon's Cybersecurity Woes and Other News You Need to Know | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.
Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories.
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Cyber-criminals exploit national tragedies to spread malware

Cyber-criminals exploit national tragedies to spread malware | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
Web security analysts have renewed warnings of hackers exploiting national tragedies to spread malware, with recent examples following the aftermath of both the Boston Bombings and the explosion of a fertiliser factory in Texas.
Mark Hume's comment, July 16, 2013 12:46 AM
So how many really look at what is in their inbox.
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Cyber Safety: An Interactive Guide To Staying Safe On The Internet

Cyber Safety: An Interactive Guide To Staying Safe On The Internet | Technology in Business Today | Scoop.it
The Internet is without a doubt one of the best resources available to us. Unfortunately it’s also extremely dangerous if you aren’t aware of who and what lurks behind the scenes.
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