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Stuxnet and the Uncertain Future of the Internet of Things

Stuxnet and the Uncertain Future of the Internet of Things

The Sunday New York Times‘ thrilling coverage of the uncovering of the Stuxnet worm prompts questions that complicate images of the coming Internet of Things. Continue reading

Conficker Worm Hits University

The University of Utah has quite the headache right now. You see, that annoying April 1st worm known affectionately as “Conficker” has infected over 700 computers at U of U. The worst part is that the virus has infiltrated the school’s medical computers and thus, can steal patient’s medical data. This is a huge issue for privacy advocates, IT security professionals and students. Spokesperson Chris Nelson says: “…the outbreak of the Conficker worm, which can slow computers and steal personal... Continue reading

Pentagon Hack Attack

Duck for cover! The Pentagon has been the victim of a cyber attack! The weapon in question is a hybrid computer worm rapidly spreading throughout the Pentagon’s thousands of interconnected defense computer networks. No worries, though. The Department of Defense has taken steps to slowing the worm’s advancement by quarantining networks and systems until its removal. Though the entry point of the worm is unknown, inside sources have reason to believe that removable storage devices are to blame.As a result... Continue reading