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String of Cyber Attacks Leaves China, West Relations Tense

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The recent hack into the Gmail accounts of U.S. officials, journalists and human rights activists is a situation that comes with the potential threat of tainting relations between Washington and Beijing, according to experts. China, often suspected of such cyber attacks, says it is unfairly blamed because of other countries’ envy of its booming economy. [...]

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DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano: 1,000 cybersecurity hires on the way

It’s a good time to be a geek. Hoping to jump-start a flagging vision for stronger cybersecurity, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (right) has announced the department will hire as many as 1,000 cybersecurity professionals over the next three years. The announcement came Thursday as Napolitano kicked off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. “This [...]

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