National Cyber Security By Gregory Evans

Hackers have apparently been at it again.  This time they targeted the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory which is a U.S. energy laboratory.  It’s another, attack on governmental targets, while authorities struggle to crack down on cyber-crimes and prevent further damage.  The Washington Post also felt the wrath of hackers.  Thursday the Washington Post said the database of its jobs site had been breached by hackers who stole about 1.27 million users' ids and email addresses.  The company said on its website that the Washington Post company’s jobs website was breached twice last month. Top U.S. officials are looking into the government having its own internet in an effort to protect it from cyber attacks.  Former CIA Director Michael Hayden, along with several lawmakers are considering the idea of creating a secure domain where fourth amendment rights to privacy are voluntarily foregone in order to keep that portion of the internet free of cyber criminals.