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Failed North Korean Missile Tests: Faulty Engineering or a Covert US Offensive Plan?

Failed North Korean Missile Tests: Faulty Engineering or a Covert US Offensive Plan?

By Alexis Lavi and Matthew Flug
What would the United States need to credibly attack North Korean missile development by cyber means?

'Left-of-Launch' Cyber Efforts Against North Korea: A Good Idea?

'Left-of-Launch' Cyber Efforts Against North Korea: A Good Idea?

By Robert Farley
A sudden sense of vulnerability has the potential to make anyone paranoid and unpredictable.
Why Did a US Cyber Attack on North Korea Fail?

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.

Could Cyber Attacks Lead to Nuclear War?

Could Cyber Attacks Lead to Nuclear War?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
It could, according to a former commander of U.S. nuclear forces.

Iran: The West’s Most Dangerous Foe in Cyberspace?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tehran is catching up with Beijing and Moscow in its capability to launch debilitating cyber attacks.

Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat

Iran and the United States Locked in Cyber Combat

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recently published N.S.A. document reveals an ongoing cyber war between the United States and Iran.

The Unintended Consequences of a Japanese/Israeli Defense Agreement

The Unintended Consequences of a Japanese/Israeli Defense Agreement

By Clint Richards
While the agreements are an easy and obvious course of action for Israel, Japan should tread carefully.
S. Korea Seeks Cyber Weapons to Target North Korea’s Nukes

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.

North Korea Detains US Korean War Veteran

North Korea Detains US Korean War Veteran

A few defense and security links ahead of the weekend.

Cyber War: Why More May Be Better

Cyber War: Why More May Be Better

In Cyber War Will Not Take Place, Thomas Rid argues that cyber attacks will bring peace.

Are US and Chinese Cyber Intrusions So Different?

Are US and Chinese Cyber Intrusions So Different?

Both the U.S. and China have been linked to cyber snooping. How different are their activities?

Spear Phishing: How Non-Nerds Hack

Spear Phishing: How Non-Nerds Hack

While not as “sexy” as sophisticated strikes like Stuxnet, less skilled hackers can be highly effective.

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