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Smart Grid Infrastructure & Networking
27.08.2012
With contributions from more than 30 experts, Smart Grid Infrastructure & Networking describes cutting-edge technologies for connecting the electrical power infrastructure to modern, computerized communications networks.
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Stuxnet cousin able to attack industrial control systems
10.08.2012
Today, extensive analysis on a new cyber espionage weapon dubbed ‘Gauss’ has been released, stating that the tool has capabilities to attack national critical infrastructure and steal financial data.
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Join the Smart Grid Security Virtual Summit
08.08.2012
On Thursday, August 9, Smart Grid Observer will host a full-day Smart Grid Security Virtual Summit.
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Wargame examines the future of US infrastructure
30.07.2012
Booz Allen Hamilton concluded the first-ever wargame simulation examining creative infrastructure initiatives and solutions that factor in US transportation needs by the year 2040.
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Open source smart meter hacking framework released
23.07.2012
SecureState announced the release of the full open source code of Termineter, a framework that allows users to assess the security of Smart Meter utility meters over the optical interface.
Spotlight

IT security jobs: What's in demand and how to meet it
Posted on 15 May 2013. | Let's say you want a career in information security, where do you start? What credentials do you need? What are employers looking for? Read on to find some answers.

Is Microsoft is reading your Skype communications?
Posted on 15 May 2013. | The question of whether Skype allows U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies to access the communications exchanged by its users has still not been adequately answered by Microsoft.

Internet Explorer best at blocking malware
Posted on 14 May 2013. | While Chrome’s malware download protection improved significantly, Internet Explorer 10 continues to outperform the other browsers with a block rate of 99.96%.

Researcher refuses to help Saudi telco to spy on people
Posted on 14 May 2013. | You would think that a Saudi Arabian telecom firm interested in monitoring its users' mobile communications would not be asking a well-known pro-privacy researcher for help, but you would be wrong.

Malicious browser extensions are hijacking Facebook accounts
Posted on 13 May 2013. | Facebook users - especially those in Brazil - are being targeted with malicious browser extensions trying to hijack Facebook profiles, warns Microsoft.
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