Cybersecurity: Why The FBI Director Puts A Tape Over His Webcam – And Why You Should Take A Cue

The Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Director James Comey gave a presentation at Kenyon College in Ohio, United States of America last week. He submitted that “absolute privacy” has never existed in America – until now, when encryption by default creates spaces where law enforcement can not go, even with a court order.

Sophisticated Malware – T9000 Backdoor Can Spy On Skype Users And Steal Their Files

Researchers recently discovered a new Trojan malware that can record the audio, video and text communications of Skype users and steal the files on their affected devices. It’s a new variant of the T5000 malware family which was linked to cyber-espionage activities allegedly by the Chinese government.

Chinese Hacking Of United States Companies Unabated Despite Commercial Spying Pact - Security Firm

Seven US companies have been attacked by government-associated Chinese hackers in the three weeks since the US and China announced a pact that banned government spying on companies, a US security firm said Monday.

Cyberespionage: Enemy Spies 'Befriend', Recruit And Steal Intel From Targets Through LinkedIn - British MI5

The British intelligence agency - MI5 warns that ‘hostile intelligence services’ are clandestinely targeting Government employees and valuable contacts through the popular social networking site - LinkedIn.

German Missile System Hacked; 'Unexplained' Commands Executed Remotely

Now this is a shockingly dangerous threat when hackers are taking over weapons and missiles.

This time I am not talking about weapon systems being hackable, but being HACKED!

Cyberespionage? How Hackers Stole Social Security Numbers From 21.5 Million People In The U.S

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Data breaches at the U.S. government's personnel management agency by hackers, with suspicions centering on China, involves millions more people than previously estimated, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

Cyber-espionage: White House Hackers Accessed Schedule of President Obama's Whereabouts

Since the cyber intrusion into the White House was first discovered in October, the US government has said that ongoing cyber breaches into the president’s executive office network – suspected to come via the US State Department’s system – have only affected an unclassified system.

CIA Set To Bolster Its Cyberespionage Capabilities

The CIA, usually known for its human-based intelligence gathering work, has announced plans to expand its cyber-espionage operations. According to the head of CIA: "...the time has come to take a fresh look at how we are organized as an agency..."

Sophisticated Cyber-Espionage Malware Uncovered By Symantec

Symantec’s security response team has uncovered a new malware – Regin - which has been operating under the radar since 2008 and, according to the information security vendor, could be a cyberespionage tool used by a nation state.

White House Computers 'Hacked'

A White House computer network has been breached by hackers, it has been reported.

Researchers Identify Sophisticated Chinese Cyber-espionage Group

A coalition of security researchers has identified a Chinese cyberespionage group that appears to be the most sophisticated of any publicly known Chinese hacker unit and targets not only U.S. and Western government agencies but also dissidents inside and outside China.