Security News

Is the US about to get a nationwide, privately owned, biometrics system?
2018-11-06 12:21

Two US biometric companies have partnered to research a private, nationwide biometrics system.

Facebook Blocks 115 Accounts on Eve of US Election
2018-11-06 11:45

Facebook said Monday it blocked some 30 accounts on its platform and 85 more on Instagram after police warned they may be linked to "foreign entities" trying to interfere in the US midterm...

The US has a cyberattack ready if Russia interferes with 2018 midterm elections
2018-11-05 19:20

Cybersecurity precautions could easily turn into cyberwarfare. Here's how the US plans to combat possible Russian influence in the midterm elections.

Election security: US voting system faces multiple cyber threats during 2018 midterms
2018-11-05 16:50

From social media manipulation to voting machine hacks, CNET senior producer Dan Patterson explains the cyber threats that could compromise the 2018 U.S. midterm elections.

These 10 US states are at the highest risk for election hacking
2018-11-02 14:11

States with more federal representatives and larger legislatures have higher rates of election hacking, according to highspeedinternet.com.

US Accuses China, Taiwan Firms With Stealing Secrets From Chip Giant Micron
2018-11-01 20:20

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced charges Thursday against Chinese and Taiwan companies for theft of an estimate $8.75 billion worth of trade secrets from US semiconductor giant Micron. read more

Carbon Black Incident Response Threat Report: US elections are endangered by cyberattacks
2018-11-01 19:01

A recent report by cybersecurity organization Carbon Black paints a grim picture of potential cyberattacks involving the upcoming US Elections. Learn more about the details.

US Again Indicts Chinese Intel Agents Over Hacking
2018-11-01 12:33

Scheme Sought to Steal Data on Turbofan Engines, Saving on Development CostsThe Justice Department says two Chinese intelligence officers and eight others were indicted for stealing trade secrets...

US indicts alleged Chinese spies for hacking aerospace companies
2018-11-01 11:40

The DOJ described five years of stealing turbofan engine designs that relied on insiders, state-sponsored hackers, phishing and malware.

US government charges two Chinese spies over jet engine blueprint theft
2018-10-31 19:09

China says case is full of hot air The US Justice Department has charged two Chinese spies with stealing jet engine blueprints through a series of online hacks over the course of five years.…