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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.

A recent study by ClikCloud found though more than three-quarters of small businesses believe their companies are safe from hackers, 20% of all cyberattacks hit small businesses with 250 or fewer employees.

The U.S. government is expanding a cybersecurity program that includes big banks, utilities and key transportation companies having emails and Web surfing scanned.

Cyberattackers have attacked South Korean banks and broadcasters, infecting networks with a malicious program that slowed or shut systems down.