Critical Infrastructure

Revised draft of Cybersecurity Act introduced in Senate

Angela Moscaritolo March 18, 2010

Senate lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a revised draft of the Cybersecurity Act, striking out a controversial clause that would have given the president power to shut down the internet in the event of a digital emergency.

Critical Infrastructure encounters the most web malware, report

Angela Moscaritolo February 11, 2010

Companies in the energy and oil sectors experienced a 356 percent higher rate of data-theft trojans in 2009 compared to other verticals, according to Scan Safe's newly released Global Threat Report.

Global critical infrastructure under attack, study finds

Angela Moscaritolo January 29, 2010

The risk of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure systems is rising and respondents to a new McAfee survey suspect a major incident is coming -- one that may cost millions and result in loss of life.

Report: Cyberattacks against the U.S. "rising sharply"

Angela Moscaritolo November 20, 2009

During just the first half 2009, there were 43, 785 cyberattack incidents against the DoD, a new report states. If this volume is maintained for the rest of the year, it will represent a 60 percent increase over 2008.

Security report finds Chinese cyberspying threat growing

Dan Kaplan October 22, 2009

The Chinese government likely is endorsing cyberespionage against the United States, a new government advisory commission report, released Thursday, found.

Energy companies say NERC standards inadequate

Angela Moscaritolo August 05, 2009

Updated: Respondents in a recent survey noted a number of issues with NERC's cybersecurity standards, including ambiguity over what they require and a need for further strengthening.