Special Reports

Digital universe riddled with holes

Robert O’Harrow Jr.

PART ONE | To defend themselves, governments, businesses and individuals will need to decipher one of the most complex, man-made environments on Earth: cyberspace.

• Graphic: How a ‘fuzzing’ hack works
• C-SPAN: Washington Post cybersecurity event
• C-SPAN: Interview with Post reporter

Search engine reveals risks to machines

Robert O’Harrow Jr.

PART TWO | A new search engine called Shodan finds industrial control systems connected to cyberspace and unsettles the balance of security online.

• Graphic: How the Stuxnet worm worked
• Poll: Computer habits that could pose risks
• Q&A: 6 basic questions on cybersecurity
• Graphic: ‘Fuzzing’ to find a zero day
• Diane Rehm Show: Post reporter discusses series

Robert O’Harrow Jr.

PART THREE | The Tridium company’s widely used technology is a marvel of modern connectivity, but after its networks were found to be vulnerable to hackers, it is moving to boost its security.

• Hackers exploit ‘guest user’ account of software
• DHS warns of hackers targeting Niagara software
• Document: Homeland Security alert for Niagara
• Graphic: The framework’s connectivity and risks
• Document: Confidential security bulletin to users
• Timeline: Key tech advances and notable hacks

Robert O’Harrow Jr.

PART FOUR | The greatest threat to security in the Cyber Age comes from attacks known as “social engineering.”

• Graphic: Using social media for cyberattacks
• Hackers break into energy technology company

Robert O'Harrow Jr.

PART FIVE | Tools make breaking into networks almost as easy for hackers as ordering food off a menu.

• Graphic: Hacker menu
• Washington Post Live cybersecurity conference

Robert O’Harrow Jr.

PART SIX | “It might look to some people like a toy or game,” but program prepares government for digital attacks.

• Graphic: Practicing for cyberwar

Robert O’Harrow Jr.

PART SEVEN | A Post examination of cybersecurity has found that health care is among the most vulnerable industries.