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Computer security (also known as cybersecurity or IT security) is information security as applied to computing devices such as computers and smartphones, as well as computer networks such as private and public networks, including the Internet.
The field covers all the processes and mechanisms by which computer-based equipment, information and services are protected from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction, and is of growing importance in line with the increasing reliance on computer systems of most societies worldwide.
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BBC News - A guide to the Sony Pictures hack
A look at the devastating digital attack that has hit Sony Pictures Entertainment in the US and its broader implications.
ZDNet - Bigger than Heartbleed, 'Venom' security vulnerability threatens most datacenters | ZDNet
Security researchers say the zero-day flaw affects `millions` of machines in datacenters around the world.
Business Insider - US official on China hacking government database: 'This is deep'
The stolen data goes back to 1985.
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BBC News - Call for cyber-savvy recruits
A government-backed Open University course will aim to inspire 200,000 people to take up careers in cybersecurity from September, but what do they entail, and why should people care?
www.gsnmagazine.com - Cyber Security | Government Security News The print and online editions of GSN are the standard of editorial quality in the homeland security field and a rich source of news, analysis, interviews, new products and technologies in all aspects of homeland security, from access control and airport security to biometrics, border protection, disaster recovery, emergency preparedness, IT security, maritime and port security, rail security, security services, state and local governments and urban security.
Threatpost | The first stop for security news - Threatpost - English - Global - threatpost.com
Threatpost, is an independent news site which is a leading source of information about IT and business security for hundreds of thousands of professionals
www.infosecisland.com - Infosec Island Infosec Island - Online Community for Information Security Enthusiasts - Articles, News, Free Tools and More
DDoS Protection Services - Top 100+ Cyber Security Blogs & Infosec Resources
The biggest list of cyber security blogs and information security resources on the internet. Over 100+ cyber security blogs and infosec websites to browse.
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