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Cyber
Why Did a US Cyber Attack on North Korea Fail?
By Catherine Putz
North Korea's near-complete isolation may have had something to do with the 2010 failure of a Stuxnet-related attack.
Are We Exaggerating China’s Cyber Threat?
By Jack Detsch
A new Harvard report suggests that China may not be much of a threat to U.S. cybersecurity. Is that really the case?
10th Fleet's the Charm? US Navy Looks to Beef Up Cyber Capabilities
By Jack Detsch
The U.S. Navy’s nascent 10th fleet plans to beef up its ability to fight off cyber intruders. Will that be enough?
Could Cyber Attacks Lead to Nuclear War?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It could, according to a former commander of U.S. nuclear forces.
Watch Out Would-Be Hackers! The United States Is Playing Cyber Hard Ball
By Ankit Panda
This is no April Fool's joke.
Russia Tops China as Principal Cyber Threat to US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recent report singles out Russia as one of the most sophisticated nation-state actors in cyberspace.
S. Korea Seeks Cyber Weapons to Target North Korea’s Nukes
By Zachary Keck
South Korea’s said it is developing offensive cyber tools to target Pyongyang’s atomic and missile facilities.
China’s Collapse Will Be Worse Than Soviet Union, Xinhua Says
Plus, PLA hacking unit caught trying to break into industrial water plant in US. Weekend China links.
China, US Continue “War of Words” on Cybersecurity
Plus, Li Keqiang pushes ahead on urbanization. Friday China links.
Russia to Deliver S-300 Air Defense to Syria
Plus, surprise! China has stolen F-35 fighter jet data. Friday defense and security links.
Spear Phishing: How Non-Nerds Hack
While not as “sexy” as sophisticated strikes like Stuxnet, less skilled hackers can be highly effective.
F-35 JSF: "A Phenomenal Flying Machine"
Can the F-35 wow defense experts? We present the top defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend.