+ Hacker group releases automated ‘Google hacking’ tool (via Computerworld)

+ Hackers Ramp Up MySpace and Facebook Attacks (via Computerworld)

+ DNI Report Details Data Mining Programs
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence provided an overview of U.S. intelligence data mining development programs in a new report to Congress (pdf). Data mining is used by intelligence agencies to search through databases in order to discern patterns of activity that could indicate a threat to national security. The new report presents brief descriptions of several data mining-related intelligence projects, some of which have previously been publicly identified and others that appear to be newly disclosed.
Source: Secrecy News. Hat Tip: beSpacific

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