An electronic spy network, based mainly in China, has infiltrated computers from government offices around the world, Canadian researchers say.

They said the network had infiltrated 1,295 computers in 103 countries.

They included computers belonging to foreign ministries and embassies and those linked with the Dalai Lama - Tibet's spiritual leader.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Rolling Meadows, IL, USA (16 March 2009)—ISACA, a nonprofit association serving 86,000 IT governance professionals worldwide, has awarded 20 chapters the 20th annual K. Wayne Snipes Chapter Recognition Award. The award was established in 1989 and recognizes ISACA chapters that meet or exceed service goals by actively supporting local membership and, thus, the information systems audit and control profession. The award is given to the top chapter in four size categories—small (20-100 members), medium (101-300 members), large (301-800 members) and very large (more than 800 members) within each region.

• Small—Malta Chapter
• Medium—Slovenia Chapter
• Large—Paris Chapter (France)
• Very large—South Africa Chapter

The Malta Chapter was also named the best small ISACA chapter worldwide.

“With members in more than 160 countries, ISACA relies on its 182 chapters to help provide customized, regional guidance and face-to-face training to members,” said Lynn Lawton, CISA, FBCS CITP, FCA, FIIA, international president of ISACA. “The K. Wayne Snipes Award is ISACA’s way of recognizing chapters that continually go above and beyond to provide excellent service and guidance.”

• Chapter membership growth
• Member service projects
• Chapter-sponsored educational events
• Attendance at chapter meetings
• Involvement on association committees or with association activities
• Involvement with other professional organizations
• Compliance with ISACA International Headquarters

K. Wayne Snipes Jr., CISA, was an active member of ISACA who served in various positions at both the local and international levels, including regional vice president at the international level. During his time in office, Snipes achieved the largest number of new chapters and the largest membership growth in existing chapters. In total, he dedicated 14 years to the North Texas (USA) ISACA Chapter and served eight years as an international trustee on the ISACA Board of Directors.

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Main  - A security attack on government services has been thwarted, this time on embassy computers. Link

Update - Govt officials changing passwords - Link