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From Cybercrime Saul Goodman to the Russian GRU

Krebs on Security

A review of this user’s hacker identities shows that during his time on the forums he served as an officer in the special forces of the GRU , the foreign military intelligence agency of the Russian Federation. Or he could just be a guy wearing a military uniform.” Some of those photos date back to 2008. ” Mr. .

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A brief history of cryptography: Sending secret messages throughout time

IBM Big Data Hub

650 BC: Ancient Spartans used an early transposition cipher to scramble the order of the letters in their military communications. Modern cryptography 1913: The outbreak of World War I at the beginning of the 20th century saw a steep increase in both cryptology for military communications, as well as cryptanalysis for codebreaking.

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Hispanic Heritage Month – Recognizing and Celebrating Hispanic Culture

Unwritten Record

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15), we continue to recognize the achievements made by Hispanics. Another area we should recognize is the rise of Hispanic Heritage artistic themes and communities in the US.

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Vladimir Putin ‘s computers still run Windows XP, Media reports

Security Affairs

“Windows XP, released in 2001, was the last Microsoft operating system given the green light for use on official Russian government computers, the Open Media website reported, citing defence ministry documents.” Microsoft Windows 10 is only allowed only for government systems that don’t manage secret information.

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We Can Do It!: World War II Posters at the Still Picture Branch

Unwritten Record

The messages range from the promotion of Victory Gardens to recruitment for the various branches of the military. posters recruiting for the military, and promotion of the war effort on the homefront. The subject matter includes promotions for military recruitment, education, safety and more. 24-PO: Recruitment Posters, ca.

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Animatics and Anti-Communism: Payut Ngaokrachang Animates Hanuman for the USIA

Unwritten Record

Some were made for military service members. Indiana University Press, 2001), p. We work on a lot of cartoons in the Motion Picture Preservation Lab. Some were made to illustrate the dangers of drug use. But the most consistently surprising cartoons are the ones we find in the films of the United States Information Agency (USIA).

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Weekly podcast: 2018 end-of-year roundup

IT Governance

In more light-hearted news, Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant unsettled users by randomly laughing , which, somewhat unsurprisingly, caused many Twitter users to draw comparisons with HAL 9000 refusing to open the pod bay doors in 2001: A Space Odyssey. I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”.