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• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Former supervisor at Navy cyber warfare unit cited for abuse of power, IG report finds

• A Navy supervisor was cited for abuse of power after a recommendation to revoke a subordinate’s security clearance was determined to be an act of retaliation, a Defense Department inspector general investigation found. (Lisa Ferdinando/Defense …

  Source: Stars and Stripes - Gov't Institution
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Israel welcomes US backing for potential Iran strike, cyber warfare options considered

• Report by Amal Shehadeh, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Israel expressed satisfaction with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's strong backing for a potential strike on Iran. Security officials revealed that the strike could occur in the …

  Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Label Pending
• Published on 12:37 GMT

  

Ukrainian military considering creation of new cyber army branch

• Ukrainian military, lawmakers, and experts discussed the creation of a separate branch of Ukraine's Armed Forces dedicated to cyberspace operations, the General Staff said on Oct. 24. "The creation of Cyber Forces as a separate branch will …

  Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral
• Published on Oct 21, 2024

  

The 16th Air Force: How The US Air Force Supports Cyber Warfare & Intelligence Operations

• The 16th Air Force has the great responsibility to conduct operations in the information environment. This entails numerous aspects, the author will however, focus on cyber warfare and electronic warfare and the effects that this has on an enemy force. …

  Source: Simple Flying - Neutral
• Published on 19:23 GMT

  

Russian Intelligence Ramps Up Global Cyber Campaign, Says Western Intelligence

• Intelligence agencies in the US and UK have issued a joint statement warning organizations worldwide – both governmental and private – of cyber threats posed by hacking groups affiliated with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The joint …

  Source: Kyiv Post - Uncategorized
• Published on 12:21 GMT

Alpesh Patel’s Political Sketchbook: India’s Muscular Foreign Policy

• When I was appointed by the UK Prime Minister to the UK India Roundtable 25 years ago to advise both UK and Indian PM’s on building closer ties, one thing that struck me was how Indian foreign policy lacked ‘boldness’ on the world stage. How things have …

  Source: Asian Voice - Label Pending
• Published on 07:16 GMT

  

China alleges Foreign Spy Agencies targeting its space program secrets

• Image/Reuters/China’s Ministry of State Security has announced that foreign intelligence agencies have been attempting to steal secrets related to its space program. On Wednesday, the Ministry of State Security released a statement on its official …

  Source: Khaama Press - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Jewish Responsibility for Global Equilibrium

• One year after Hamas-led terrorists embarked on a brutal rampage that shook Israel to its core, the nation finds itself grappling with a profound sense of grief and uncertainty. The haunting reality of that day leaves a deep void, where families mourn …

  Source: The Times of Israel - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Russia Faces ‘Unprecedented’ Cyberattack Amid BRICS Summit A Massive DDoS Attack

• Russia’s Foreign Ministry experienced a large-scale cyberattack on Wednesday, as the country hosted the BRICS summit in Kazan. The attack, which was described as “unprecedented in scale” by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, targeted the …

  Source: Techstory - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

DdoS Attack on Russian Foreign Ministry during BRICS summit

• In an increasingly interconnected world, it has become a common phenomenon for hackers to orchestrate sophisticated cyber attacks targeting significant global events. The motives behind these cyber offensives often range from gaining notoriety to making a …

  Source: Cybersecurity Insiders - Label Pending
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Winning cybersecurity warfare is the ultimate millstone for CISOs

• The healthcare industry is a prime target of organized cyberattacks, as has been shown near daily for the past decade-plus. The urgency of contingency planning has finally been made clear, from the boardroom to the situation room, exam rooms and …

  Source: Healthcare IT News - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Russia Hit by Unprecedented Cyberattack During BRICS Summit

• Kazan, Russia– The Russian Foreign Ministry has been struck by an unprecedented cyberattack, coinciding with the ongoing BRICS summit in Kazan. According to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the ministry’s official website faced a large-scale …

  Source: The Zimbabwe Mail - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Navy cyber wing supervisor abused position of power, DOD report says

• A Navy service member is being cited for abuse of power after reportedly retaliating against a subordinate after the individual reported an error, a Defense Department Office of Inspector General investigation found. The IG report, released on Oct. 15, …

  Source: Navy Times - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Ukraine War: What if North Korea Deploys Soldiers?

• Having already supplied ammunition and missiles, there are reports that North Korea is sending 12,000 soldiers to Russia to be deployed in the Kursk region against Ukraine. According to South Korean intelligence, 1,500 troops are already in Russia. Russia …

  Source: Kyiv Post - Uncategorized
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

The US Needs a Better Energy Grid to Win the AI Arms Race

• COMMENTARY Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become virtually inescapable, and its growth has kickstarted a worldwide AI arms race. But where the US was once at the forefront, it's quickly losing ground to countries like China, because its …

  Source: Dark Reading - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

The rise of the hacktivist supergroup

• Politically motivated hackers who take issue with the politics of the establishment have become a growing threat to a wide range of organisations in recent years. But these threats are becoming more significant and problematic as “hacktivist” groups who …

  Source: Tech Informed - Neutral
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Nigeria Can Produce, Supply Ammunition For West Africa – Reps Committee

• During an oversight visit to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji, and DICON itself, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, remarked that …

  Source: Naija News - Uncategorized
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Drumbeats of Iran-Israel War Grow Louder and Closer

• Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have placed the region on the brink of war, sparking global concerns. Recent events, including Israeli airstrikes targeting figures such as Ismail Haniyeh and Hassan Nasrallah, followed by Iran’s missile …

  Source: The Nation - Label Pending
• Published on Oct 23, 2024

  

Former Australian Head of Information Warfare Dr Marcus Thompson joins Netskope’s advisory group as CxO Advisor

• COMPANY NEWS: Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), has appointed Dr Marcus Thompson as a new CxO Advisor for ANZ. Based in Canberra, Dr Thompson will leverage his extensive experience in cyber security and defence to advise Netskope’s …

  Source: iTWire - Neutral