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NIST Forensics: The Movie

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IARPA, Cyborg Future Predictors

Reports, detailing the utilization of cybernetic devices for predictive analysis of the future, within the United States of America's Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity [IARPA] have made a fleeting appearance in mainstream journalism outlets [vis a vis The Atlantic]. Phenomenal.


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Anti-Terror, Algorithmic Prioritized Acquisition Termination

Mathematics takes front-and-center  - in asymmetrical warfare, via Wired's DangerRoom correspondent Noah Shachtman. In which, the good scribe tells the tale of algorithms bent to the will of man,  culling the evil of the world. Detailing the stellar works of Paulo Shakarian, a highly respected Professor at the United States Army's West Point, and a former intelligence officer in Iraq. Todays' MustRead.

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GAUSS Triggers Crypt Help Wanted

News, of a rather unusal help wanted effort, via ArsTechnica's Risk Assessment column.

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Battle.net Fallout

News, of successful internal network security attacks, targeting Blizzard Entertainment has percolated up through the detritus of the interweb. Bad news for Battle.net players.

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DIRNSA, Cloud, National Security

Interesting reportage, of Director Alexander's, GEN, USAA,  Chief CSS, concerted opinion, targeting cloud security and government.

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DARPA's Plan X

Fantastic... Plan X from DARPA. Potentially, the saving grace of electronic warfare initiatives, American Style...

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National Security Agency Academics Front and Center

 

News, via HelpNet Security, detailing cybersecurity academic activities by our National Security Agency.  The Agency's newly funded National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations Program to ultimately yield a larger pool of professionals with expertise in this area.

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Nitrozac and Snaggy: Facebook Roadshow Blunders

via the comic genius of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech™

Litany of the Great Unpatched: 13 Year Old Oracle TNS Listener Flaw

News, of a thirteen year old Oracle Corporation (NasdaqGS: ORCL) Transparent Network Substrate Listener (TNS) flaw, reported, in error (a timing error, not in essence)... Regardless, flawed listener bits permit egregious Oracle Database attacks. Oops, all-around.

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