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U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking: sources

The Obama administration plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and individuals and leaking information in an effort to help President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

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Russia says foreign spies plan cyber attack on banking system

Russia said on Friday it had uncovered a plot by foreign spy agencies to sow chaos in Russia's banking system via a coordinated wave of cyber attacks and fake social media reports about banks going bust.

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Russian hackers accused of post-election attacks on U.S. think tanks

A Russian hacking group began attacking U.S.-based policy think tanks within hours of Donald Trump's presidential election victory, according to cyber experts who suspect Moscow is seeking information on the incoming administration.

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U.S. calls on automakers to make cyber security a priority

Automakers should make shielding the electronic and computer systems of vehicles from hackers a priority, developing layers of protection that can secure a vehicle throughout its life, U.S. regulators said on Monday.

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Asean members should cooperate to fight "full spectrum of cyber threats"Asean members should cooperate to fight "full spectrum of cyber threats": Singapores's minister

The Singapore Government wants to intensify Asean-wide cooperation to build a stronger cyberspace commons in a region where governments are vulnerable to a spectrum of cyber attacks, Minister for Communications and Information Yaacob Ibrahim said on Tuesday.

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Six U.S. senators urge Obama to prioritize cyber crime at G20 summit

Six U.S. senators have urged President Barack Obama to prioritize cyber crime at this weekend's Group of 20 summit in China, in the wake of the theft of $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank, according to a letter obtained by Reuters.

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Singapore, the Netherlands ink agreement to strengthen cyber security cooperation

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Netherlands' National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cyber security cooperation to formalize their commitment to work together to foster a secure cyber space.

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US regulators, FBI warn global banks of cyber threat after Bangladesh bank heist

US regulators on Tuesday told banks to review the cyber security they have in place to protect against fraudulent money transfers and other threats to a global payments network, months after hackers stole US$81 million from the Bangladesh central bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and moved the money to a bank in the Philippines.

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Spooked by Bangladesh heist, Asian security summit works on cybersecurity

The South China Sea dispute and worries about North Korea dominated an Asian security summit at the weekend, but cybersecurity was also in focus as regional officials sought to improve coordination amid a rise in high-profile hacks.

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Australia to fight back againt cyber hackers with new Cyber Security Strategy

The Australian government has on Thursday launched a 180 million U.S dollar Cyber Security Strategy, in an effort to shore up Australia's defence against cyber attacks and online fraud.

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Chinese experts, professionals discuss cyber security in HK

​The first HK-Mainland Cyber Security Forum was held in Hong Kong on Tuesday to promote development of cyber security technology and industry in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

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North Korea denies cyber attacks on South Korea officials

North Korea on Sunday denied that it conducted cyber attacks against officials from rival South Korea, calling the South’s accusation that it did so a “fabrication”.

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S.Korean PM warns of cyber attacks from DPRK

South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-Ahn on Wednesday warned of possible cyber attacks from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), instructing officials to block such attacks in advance.

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The Pentagon waging cyber war against IS

The Pentagon announced on Monday it was waging cyber attacks against the extremist group the Islamic State(IS) apart from airstrikes and occasional ground missions.

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China allows no compromise on cyberspace sovereignty

At the opening of the second World Internet Conference on Wednesday, China made sure its voice was heard: Every country has the right to create its own Internet governance model, and the cyber sovereignty of all nations should be respected.

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Xi slams "double standards," advocates shared future in cyberspace

​Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday lashed out at "double standards" in safeguarding cyber security at an Internet conference organized by China, urging countries to "jointly build a community of shared future in cyberspace."

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Australia to team with Oxford University to set up "world class" cyber-security complex in Melbourne

​An Australian state government will partner with Oxford University to set up a state-of-the-art cyber security complex in Melbourne, the capital of Victoria.