Top Story - Chinese Cyber-Attacks on Google Further Highlights Need to Improve American Cybersecurity Infrastructure -- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement following Google’s announcement expressing concerns about cyber-attacks originating from China to its corporate infrastructure. The company revealed that it has evidence to suggest that a primary… Continue

Top Story - Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert -- The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause. Therefore, before making a donation of any kind,… Continue

Top Story - U.S. Leaders Discuss Google China Controversy -- Google users in China left flowers at the company’s Beijing headquarters after it said it may leave because of censorship restrictions. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor following Google’s announcement that it is considering pulling out of China following a recent attack on the company’s e-mail service and corporate infrastructure: "I rise today to voice my strong support of… Continue

Top Story - Governor Martin O'Malley Releases Plan to Make Maryland Nation's Epicenter for Cyber Security -- Governor unveils first comprehensive inventory of any State's cyber security assets. Addressing the growing global threat of cybercrime, Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, federal and military officials and business leaders at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg to unveil an aggressive policy… Continue