Stuxnet
U.S. attorneys appointed to investigate top secret intelligence leaks
Bowing to increasing pressure from Congress, the Obama administration announced that it had appointed two U.S. attorney to investigate who is behind leaks about top secret U.S. intelligence and military programs. This continues a pattern of aggressively prosecuting leakers under the Obama administration.
New, wide-spread surveillance malware discovered in several Middle East countries
A cyber security firm has discovered a sophisticated malware program that they’re describing as a “complete spy kit.” It’s designed to gather audio, video and photos from computers where it’s been installed, potentially unlocking all kinds of secret information.
VIDEO: Iranian nuclear scientist killed; Doomsday Clock ticks toward midnight
Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, an Iranian nuclear scientist, was assassinated in Iran on Wednesday, the latest sign of a covert campaign to subvert Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Meanwhile, the Doomsday Clock has moved a minute closer to midnight.
Cyber warfare developing into larger threat for U.S., it’s allies
Governments around the world are investing in training “kids” in cyber hacking in the hopes that they could be useful in a cyber war. And in this emerging area of warfare, the advantages the United States often has in warfare may not apply.
