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Microsoft confirms 'nasty' Windows zero-day bug and Other CyberWar Updates!

"Microsoft has confirmed the presence of a zero-day vulnerability in Windows, following reports of sophisticated malware-based hacking attacks on industrial control systems that take advantage of the security flaw.

NSA 'Perfect Citizen' Raises 'Big Brother' Concerns

"The NSA is launching a program to monitor government and critical infrastructure networks for signs of cyber attack," but has some speculating 'Big Brother!'

Update: Adobe to issue security updates June 29
"Adobe has now officially announced that the security updates for Reader and Acrobat will be released on Tuesday, the 29th of June." Adobe brings forward security update for Reader

Make sure to run updates on your systems after next tuesday (June 29, 2010)!

Greg at Defense Tech ponders the question, was it a bug or a hack?

Even if it was just a bug, and I hope it was, it should be used as an awakening to the need to 1) harden systems against bugs and hacks and 2) while increasing our effectiveness through technology, be prepared to get along with out it!

Or, Maybe the Military’s GPS System Has Been Hacked

"Such virtual thefts have been relatively common in Asia where gaming and virtual worlds are massively popular. Nor has Europe been immune - a Dutch teenager was arrested for stealing from Habbo Hotel in 2007."

Finnish police have raided five homes in a search for virtual furniture stolen from Habbo Hotel. . .

The “cyber preparedness” part of the exercise will simulate an Internet-based attack on the country’s communications and computer infrastructure, of the type the defense establishment believes hostile elements could mount in a war.