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Cyberattacks
North Korea Adds New Russian Internet Link, Hedging Its Reliance on Chinese Access
By Ankit Panda
TransTeleCom extends a high bandwidth fiber connection to North Korea, giving it telecommunications redundancy.
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Cyberattacks and the Authoritarian Context
October 16, 2016
Cyberattacks and the Authoritarian Context
The motives of state-sponsored hackers go beyond simple tactical, intelligence and economic gains.
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Cyberattacks and the Authoritarian Context
Top US Spy Chief: China Still Successful in Cyber Espionage Against US
February 16, 2016
Top US Spy Chief: China Still Successful in Cyber Espionage Against US
China and Russia remain leading threats in cyberspace, the director of national intelligence said in front of Congress.
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Top US Spy Chief: China Still Successful in Cyber Espionage Against US
2015 a Pivotal Year for China’s Cyber Armies
December 17, 2015
2015 a Pivotal Year for China’s Cyber Armies
Some important new trends emerged in Chinese cyber policy this year.
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2015 a Pivotal Year for China’s Cyber Armies
Why Did a US Cyber Attack on North Korea Fail?
May 30, 2015
Why Did a US Cyber Attack on North Korea Fail?
North Korea's near-complete isolation may have had something to do with the 2010 failure of a Stuxnet-related attack.
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Why Did a US Cyber Attack on North Korea Fail?
US: Hackers Will 'Pay A Price' for Cyber Attacks
May 12, 2015
US: Hackers Will 'Pay A Price' for Cyber Attacks
In a recent speech, the head of the NSA notes that the U.S. will retaliate against malicious actors in cyberspace.
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US: Hackers Will 'Pay A Price' for Cyber Attacks
Taiwan: A Useful Ally Against China's Cyber Warriors?
March 31, 2015
Taiwan: A Useful Ally Against China's Cyber Warriors?
Taiwan could be a useful partner in countering Chinese hackers, says the country's vice premier.
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Taiwan: A Useful Ally Against China's Cyber Warriors?
Russia Tops China as Principal Cyber Threat to US
March 03, 2015
Russia Tops China as Principal Cyber Threat to US
A recent report singles out Russia as one of the most sophisticated nation-state actors in cyberspace.
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Russia Tops China as Principal Cyber Threat to US
Japan Hit by Cyberattacks at an Unprecedented Level
February 20, 2015
Japan Hit by Cyberattacks at an Unprecedented Level
Japan is trying to battle cyber attacks through increased international cooperation.
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Japan Hit by Cyberattacks at an Unprecedented Level
The White House Is Creating a New Agency to Fight Cyberattacks
February 13, 2015
The White House Is Creating a New Agency to Fight Cyberattacks
A new office shows the central role that cybersecurity plays in the White House's national security calculus.
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The White House Is Creating a New Agency to Fight Cyberattacks
Majority of Australians Support Neutrality in Hypothetical China-Japan Conflict
January 10, 2015
Majority of Australians Support Neutrality in Hypothetical China-Japan Conflict
Plus, Indian Air Force gets new Su-30s, invading North Korea, Putin and Tea Party conservatives, and more. Links.
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Majority of Australians Support Neutrality in Hypothetical China-Japan Conflict
Indian Ocean Tsunami: 10 Years Later
December 24, 2014
Indian Ocean Tsunami: 10 Years Later
Plus, more on the Sony Pictures hack, Afghan security, and intelligence failures. Mid-week links.
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Indian Ocean Tsunami: 10 Years Later
Cyber: North Korea's Ace Up the Sleeve?
December 18, 2014
Cyber: North Korea's Ace Up the Sleeve?
If North Korea is shown to have sponsored the attack on Sony Pictures, the U.S. must respond with proportionate action.
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Cyber: North Korea's Ace Up the Sleeve?
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Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
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