CNBC PRESENTS “CODE WARS: AMERICA’S CYBER THREAT”
Posted by Michelle Moquin on October 24th, 2011
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Readers: First of all thanks for hanging in the with me. Secondly, I appreciate your tenacity and loyalty.
The topic today, “Code Wars: America’s Cyber threat” first aired this past May, but I missed it until I saw it last night. After seeing, it reminded me that Anonz had warned us about this around 2 years ago.
CNBC PRESENTS “CODE WARS: AMERICA’S CYBER THREAT”
CNBC ORIGINAL TAKES VIEWERS INSIDE THE THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY, BANKING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
One-Hour Documentary Reported by CNBC’s Melissa Lee to Premiere on CNBC on Thursday, May 26th at 9PM ET/PT
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 16, 2011— In the United States, our financial systems, power grids, telecommunications, water supply, flight controls and military communications are all controlled online—making them vulnerable to attack by a growing breed of cyber criminals that operates anonymously, and often with impunity. On Thursday, May 26th at 9PM ET/PT, CNBC presents “Code Wars: America’s Cyber Threat,” a CNBC Original reported by Correspondent Melissa Lee, that investigates this global cyber threat, and explores the vulnerabilities we face as a nation.
Cybersecurity has become a top priority of the Obama administration. Cyber crimes cost the U.S. economy more than $100 billion a year, and scores of security companies are banking on the fact that more money will need to be spent to defend against online attacks. In this one-hour documentary, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, tells the stories of the hackers who pose these threats, the companies that work to protect information, the cyber-sleuths who’ve uncovered the biggest security breaches, and a government struggling to defend against this 21st century warfare.
Lee takes viewers to the front lines of America’s cyber defense with a rare behind-the-scenes look inside National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC), a top secret facility near Washington that stands ready to respond to a large scale cyber attack. The program also profiles the leader of a group of Chinese hackers who have tried to penetrate American government interests, and unravels the mystery behind Stuxnet, perhaps the most sophisticated and vexing computer virus ever deployed.
In the U.S., 240 million people, or 77% of the population, are online, leaving a wealth of sensitive information exposed to cyber criminals. CNBC speaks with the co-founders of Lookout, a San Francisco company that designs security tools for mobile devices, who show Lee how easy it is for a hacker to steal information with just a laptop, a $50 antenna, and free software found online. CNBC also looks at the cyber crime underground, an estimated $5 billion economy where hackers from across the globe buy, sell and trade stolen goods and illegal services.
CNBC also travels to Estonia, one of the most Internet dependent countries in the world, which suffered a sustained cyber attack in 2007 that took down the nation’s banking system for days. The attack served as a wake-up call for Estonia and the rest of the world, and a window into the new world of cyber insecurity.
For more information including web extras, log onto, codewars.cnbc.com.
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Readers: As noted, it’s an hour long show. You can view all of the segments of the show by clicking here. I can tell you it is very interesting and worth the watch.
Hi Emily: There’s quite a few stories that could stem from the one you posted from your friend’s daughter. Sounds like a little series of horror stories is brewing. I wish her luck!
Keith: That is why I enjoy it too. One just never knows what the topic du jour will be, and I’m not just talking about my own posts. Reading the comments from all of my readers is my thrill.
MoveOn.org: Thanks for posting. This day is a long time coming, and I am so pleased that it is finally ending.
From the Desk of Anonz: Thank you for continuing to post here. Because you always give me and my readers invaluable information. I just HOPE that people take it to heart. How much more do the republicans need to show us…how many more horrific things do they need to do to us and the planet, before people realize they are the party of destruction. This next election is probably the most important election this country has ever seen. Will the people vote country or for greed?
Cynthia: Thank you for your addition. I wish I could answer your question. It has been proven time and time again that the love of the dollar is more important than human life.
Howie: Thanks for posting…super interesting. And I agree with Bonnie…nice that we can count on you to keep us abreast.
Helen: It is sick isn’t it? I don’t need to do the math; it’s easy. The 1/2 of 1% percent is nothing compared to how much it would’ve helped so many people.
Mildred: You’re welcome. It feels good to help – as always I wish I could do more. Your comment with respect to your daughter’s birthday gift brought a smile to my face. Thank you. I HOPE that your daughter will read and no doubt she will see the value that so many bring to this blog.
That being said…I’m signing off. The forum is now open…Blog me.
Lastly, greed over a great story is surfacing from my “loyal”(?) readers. With all this back and forth about who owns what, that appears on my blog, let me reiterate that all material posted on my blog becomes the sole property of my blog. If you want to reserve any proprietary rights don’t post it to my blog. I will prominently display this caveat on my blog from now on to remind those who may have forgotten this notice.
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October 24th, 2011 at 10:47 am
Hi Mischa,
Just checking in to make sure you’re on today : ) then I will figure out when I fit in watching this hour video. I was chatting with a woman at Starbucks’ she was excitedly giving me the lowdown on the new iPhone, frankly it sounds like another big brother step, next we won’t receive currency anymore, then a chip in your forehead and well, watch Gattica or any number of futuristic movies…kind of scary…I try not to go there.
Howie, I know you know my private email, if there’s anything you need to tell me, please do…otherwise I’ll just catch you here like everyone else. I didn’t perceive your call for company as an open invitation to ask q’s but you can’t blame newbies who have no access to archives, it’s tough to figure out who’s who and what’s been said before, etc…love your response, you don’t need to offer up private info unless you want to…carry on, bro!
Luv, Zen Lill
October 24th, 2011 at 11:12 am
…I wrote that and realized I hardly ever check that e address. Al, sorry – back at you and check your email. – ZL
October 24th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
A Utah woman accused of trying to sell her 13-year-old daughter’s virginity has pleaded guilty to sending sexually suggestive pictures of the girl to a man.
The 33-year-old woman made the plea Monday in Salt Lake City to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. She also had faced two first-degree felony counts of aggravated sex abuse of a child and life in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors agreed to drop those charges in exchange for her plea. She now faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing Dec. 5.
Authorities say she used a cell phone to send the photos to a man to whom she was trying to sell the girl’s virginity for $10,000.
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Foolish woman – only men are allowed to traffic in daughters in that state.
October 24th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
THE SPICE THAT FIGHTS FOOD POISONING
Here’s good news for those of us who lean toward the natural way of doing things: A new in vitro study has found that the oil from ordinary coriander seeds is effective at killing bacteria that can cause food poisoning and other illnesses. With listeria still in the headlines, this is big news.
PUNGENT FLAVOR, RICH HISTORY
If “cilantro” comes to mind when you hear “coriander,” it’s because the pungent cilantro used in Mexican and Mediterranean cooking is the leaf of the same coriander plant.
Coriander has been associated with good digestion for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating as far back as 5,000 BC.
It is mentioned in Sanskrit texts, ancient Egyptian papyri, the Old Testament and the writings of Greek physician Hippocrates.
The Roman armies brought coriander to Europe, where it was used to preserve meats, and the Chinese believed that coriander counteracted food poisoning —
in addition to serving as an aphrodisiac and bestowing immortality! That’s quite a set of endorsements, isn’t it?
Coriander oil, which is what was used for this new research, is “steam-distilled” (a process that uses low heat, so the oil’s components won’t degrade) from the seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum L.).
The resulting liquid is what’s called “coriander essential oil,” meaning its distinct properties reflect the essence of the plant.
THE 21st CENTURY TAKE
A research group at the University of Beira Interior in Portugal tested the antimicrobial properties of coriander oil against 12 bacteria strains, including some of the bad guys whose names you’ll recognize —
E. coli, Salmonella and B. cereus (all bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses), MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus —
which can cause virulent infections throughout the body) and E. faecalis (which can cause urinary tract infections, meningitis and other health problems).
Though they had reason to believe coriander oil would be effective, the researchers were surprised at just how well it worked — 10 of the 12 strains of bacteria were killed with a relatively mild concentration of coriander oil (1.6%).
In the two strains that were not effectively killed — B. cereus and E. faecalis — the coriander oil still reduced their growth significantly.
Wanting to learn more about why this particular oil had proven to be such an effective antibacterial agent, I contacted the lead researcher, Fernanda Domingues, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and toxicology.
She told me that her research group was excited to have identified the mechanism by which this oil is able to kill the bacteria — it disrupts the bacterial membrane and prevents the cell from functioning.
WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD?
After all these centuries of use in traditional medicine for treating nausea, pain and fungal infections, coriander has some distinctly modern applications as well.
Dr. Domingues said the food industry may be able to use coriander oil to protect against foodborne diseases and bacterial spoilage —
and also as a safe ingredient in antibacterial food packaging that might improve the shelf life of fresh foods.
It shows promise in medicine as well, specifically as a potential treatment for drug-resistant infections and a variety of hospital-acquired infections.
There is a rub, however — though the Food and Drug Administration has given coriander oil “generally-regarded-as-safe” (GRAS) status and considers it a recognized flavoring, not much is known about its toxicity in humans.
So Dr. Domingues doesn’t advise people to inhale coriander oil or to take it orally… for now… until more research provides additional information.
“Coriander oil might someday become a natural alternative to common antibiotics,” she told me.
That’s pretty cool — and in the meantime, it is, of course, fine to use coriander seeds (whole or ground) in your cooking.
Source(s):
Fernanda Domingues, PhD, lead researcher, associate professor of microbiology and toxicology, University of Beira Interior, Portugal.
October 24th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
To My Curious Readers:
Yesterday was a strange day for me on Michelle’s blog. There was only one comment until the comment from Julie at 1:46 PM. At 4:34 PM yesterday my comment about being all alone in cyberspace was simply a friendly sarcastic remark to ask people to join in the blog. Since the morning there was only one comment from Julie.
I did not realize that so many readers care about me personally, and I appreciate that.
I felt slightly overwhelmed when just before bedtime at 9:06 PM (12:06 AM) my time, I checked the blog and saw 26 entries — most of which were aimed at me.
I was tired and didn’t have it in me to begin answering over 20 comments last night at Midnight, so I promised to address all of those who cared enough to write me and were waiting for a response from me. I will keep my promise.
Helen #21, that was not nice of you to say that I am “having us on. Shame on you Howie” since I was unaware there was anyone on the blog at all since it all happened in the evening between dinner and bed time and I was ready to call it a day.
I realize that curious minds want to know. I agree that I owe it to my loyal readers to at least answer and let people know that I am aware of all the comments I had received. I did just that in comment #29. I really did not mean to appear as standoffish or to come off as arrogant or huffy.
I appreciate all the interest in Carr and myself and I am grateful to have so many who care enough about me to want to know more.
I will address each and every one of you individually as you deserve to be.
HOWIE
October 24th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Tadewi #13 Saturday October 23:
Being an American Omaha — a Native of this land which was stolen from your people along with all the other Natives of North and South America and Canada, I would like to respond to your question.
Your Father was a Spirit Man. Do you mean he was a Shaman? Or are they the same thing?
If he predicted that one day you would meet a man who walked with the God of us all, I do fit that description. I too wonder if I am the man your Father spoke of.
I not only believe, but have seen many miracles over the 30 plus years we have known one another.
The miracle I speak of happened when I knew Carr less than one year and was still skeptical. It took time for me to accept what he really is. I am not ignorant or easily fooled.
I have witnessed Carr make an earthquake by stamping his foot. I checked the television news and read about it in the newspaper just to make sure that I was not hypnotized. It really happened.
I am certain he is not Human and he is not just another Alien being. They too are in awe of his powers of turning nothing into reality while they need futuristic machines to accomplish things we may consider miraculous.
In my eyes this makes him a God. He does not need or use a space ship to travel long distances. He can imagine anything and it is created, including our reality.
In my eyes, this makes him a God.
In ancient days, It was common for God to speak through people, such as Moses or Abraham. This is documented in the books of the Bible. My question is “why would God stop speaking through people now?”
HOWIE
October 24th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Hey ZL, How is everything? I have checked my E-mail. What are you sorry about? I suspect I will find out in a moment or two. I will take another look, maybe I missed something.
Al
October 25th, 2011 at 6:54 am
I think you guys and gals owe Howie an apology. Anyone can be tired. Even a friend of the God(s).
October 25th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Anon#3:
That is so true for all of us female prisoners here in Iran, also.
October 25th, 2011 at 6:59 am
Howie:
I also believe that God speaks through mortals. I enjoy your posts. I am coming around to believe that what you are telling us is true.
Bahar
October 25th, 2011 at 7:03 am
HI Al, I’m sorry it took me almost 2 weeks to respond to the email : ) I’m forgiven then? – ZL
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