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DHS Issues Conficker Worm Detection Tool To Help Assess Risks To Computer Systems

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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

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The Conficker computer worm on April 1 will turn on millions of bots spread across the global computer network commanding them to infect systems, or not. Whether an elaborate April fool's day hoax or a large scale Internet attack, no one is taking it lightly. Microsoft [MSFT], for example, has offered a large reward for information on the developer or developers of the Conficker/Downadup computer worm. And now the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is releasing an agency- developed detection…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]