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US govt is hunting a Chinese malware that can interfere with its military operations

Security Affairs

The US newspaper refers to the malware as a “ticking time bomb” that could be activated to disrupt the military. military operations in the event of a conflict, including if Beijing moves against Taiwan in coming years.” ” states The New York Times. and Guam without being detected. “Chinese officials, U.S.

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GUEST ESSAY: Rising global tensions put us a few lines of code away from a significant cyber event

The Last Watchdog

History shows how a small event built on daisy-chained circumstances can kick off a catastrophe, or even a shooting war. Cyberattack campaigns make strategic military sense since they are designed to impact communications, impact energy, cripple a population, military readiness, or make any number of dire situations worse.

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Microsoft links Cadet Blizzard APT to Russia’s military intelligence GRU

Security Affairs

The IT giant pointed out that Cadet Blizzard is distinct from other known APT groups operating under the control of the Russian military intelligence GRU, such as Forest Blizzard ( STRONTIUM ) and Seashell Blizzard (IRIDIUM). Unlike other Russia-linked APT group, CadetBlizzard operations are extremely disruptive.

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GUEST ESSAY – Notable events in hacking history that helped transform cybersecurity assessment

The Last Watchdog

Here are five notable historical events that influenced cybersecurity assessment and transformed it into what it is today: The Battle of Midway (1942). military officials hired data analysts to crack the Japanese secret code known as JN-25. After the devastating blow of Pearl Harbor, U.S. As a result, the U.S. The ILOVEYOU Worm (2000).

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Apply Military Strategy to Cybersecurity at Black Hat Trainings Virginia

Dark Reading

This special October event in Alexandria, Virginia offers unique, practical courses in everything from data breach response to military strategy for cybersecurity.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: Bi-partisan report calls a for a self-sacrificing approach to cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

Here’s the exchange, edited for clarity and length: LW: Should we be more concerned about cyber exposures than classic military threats? Romanoff: Classic military threats will always merit significant concern due to their direct impact on life. Last Watchdog queried Tom Romanoff, BPC’s technology project director about this analysis.

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Non-Military Photographs of Native Americans Within the Records of the Chief Signal Officer

Unwritten Record

In this blog post I will highlight some of the late 19th and early 20th century photographs that are located in the series 111-SC, Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918-1981 whether your research involves military activities or not. 1918-1981 from record group 111, Records of the Chief Signal Officer, 1918-1981.