Security News Feb. 20

China slams cyber attack accusations over lack of proof

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57570316-83/china-slams-cyberattack-accusations-over-lack-of-proof/

According to the Associated Press, the U.S. government is "eyeing fines, penalties, and other trade restrictions"

U.S. Vows to 'Vigorously' Combat Trade Secrets Theft

http://www.securityweek.com/us-vows-vigorously-combat-trade-secrets-theft

But the chief remedies mentioned are diplomatic pressure, greater coordination among government agencies and increased information sharing in the private sector. Hard to imagine this having a significant impact in the short term.

How the US should respond to Chinese cyber espionage

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/world-report/2013/02/19/how-the-us-should-respond-to-chinese-cyberespionage

I don’t think diplomatic sanctions are going to do the trick against nation state cyber attacks even if we make them unilateral

Password Manager On USB Key Launches On Kickstarter

http://www.informationweek.com/byte/password-manager-on-usb-key-launches-on/240148949

The device will offer finger print based authentication and an optional second authentication factor

Software update goes bad - International Space Station lost and then found

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/02/20/software-update-goes-bad-international-space-station-lost-and-then-found/

NASA flight controllers lose contact for three hours with ISS during a software update

Too many merchants lack PCI compliance

http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/30824/too-many-merchants-lack-pci-compliance/

The problem is out dated technology