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Latin America is the new hot target for cyber criminals -- especially when it comes to illegally tapping into government, finance or energy agencies.

Security— the business magazine for security executives — is proud to welcome Steven Chabinsky as our new monthly Cyber Security columnist.

 A tweet posted on the Associated Press account reporting two explosions at the White House was bogus and is the result of a hack.

Even though the majority of data breaches continue to be the result of financially motivated cybercriminal attacks, cyberespionage activities are also responsible for a significant number of data theft incidents.

A security researcher and trained commercial pilot says that an Android app can be used, at least theoretically, to hack a plane.

The partnership is aimed to increase the cyber preparedness and expertise of the state, as well as foster entrepreneurship. 

Starting in June 2013, the University of Washington Tacoma campus will offer a new Master in Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) program.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is launching a statewide competition to identify and train Illinois residents for jobs in cyber security.

The "secret" Fusion Cell involves 160 large UK companies and multiple intelligence agencies. 

A recent from Lieberman Software Corporation reveals that more than 80% of IT security professionals believe that corporate employees deliberately ignore security rules issued by the IT department.