Tag: cyber

Biden Administration Launches New Bureaucratic Framework for Cybersecurity

The U.S. State Department launched a new bureau on March 4, which will introduce new bureaucracies to contend with emerging issues in cybersecurity through policy development and coordination. The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) will seek to “address the national security challenges, economic opportunities, and implications for American values associated with cyberspace, digital…


China Launched Massive Cyberattack on Ukraine in Lead Up to Russian Invasion: Report

China launched a massive cyberattack on vital Ukrainian infrastructure in the leadup to Russia’s invasion, according to a report by UK media outlet The Times. The attack included efforts to degrade Ukrainian military and nuclear facilities. More than 600 websites owned by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense in Kyiv weathered thousands of hacking attempts coordinated…


China is Leading Threat to US, Will Seek Taiwan Unification: Intelligence Community

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a leading threat to the United States and will continue its attempts to coerce Taiwan into unification with the mainland, according to leaders of the American intelligence community. “The [People’s Republic of China] is coming ever closer to being a peer competitor in areas of relevance to national security,”…


China Well On Its Way to Becoming Global ‘Cyber Superpower’: Expert

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is on track to transform its regime into a global cyber superpower, according to the testimony of several experts. To counter its influence, they said, the United States would need to do more to protect critical infrastructure and promote its values. “The Chinese Communist Party wants China to become a…


China’s Cyber Capabilities Pose an Existential Threat to America

Commentary Chinese leader Xi Jinping intends to turn China into a leading “cyber superpower.” Although Xi is known for delusions of grandeur, this particular dream is fast becoming a reality. In July of last year, in an effort to strengthen its cybersecurity sector, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) drafted a three-year action plan. With such a plan, we should expect an…


Cryptocurrency Now in the Sights of Australian Regulators

The Australian government has given an ear to the cryptocurrency industry and appointed a new committee that will oversee the development of long called for regulation in the sector which is worth trillions of dollars globally. More than 800,000 Australians have already made crypto transactions over the last three years—a figure growing at an accelerated…


Take Steps to Fend Off Ransomware Attacks, Federal Ministers Urge Canadians

OTTAWA—Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage organizations to adopt the latest security measures, build a response plan and ensure information technology staff are well-prepared to respond to incidents. Canada is among the top countries affected…


Ship Data Interruption Hints at China’s Military Doctrine

China’s recent interference with ship-data broadcasts might provide a clue to Chinese military strategy, and give a preview of the opening moments of a future attack on Taiwan. In late October, international ship tracking services noticed a sudden decrease in ship data from Chinese ground stations. These land-based stations receive the Automatic Identification System (AIS)…


Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Slow as Shoppers See Fewer Deals

U.S. retailers are estimated to generate online sales of up to $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, a decline in growth from a year earlier as fewer discounts and limited choices due to global supply chain disruptions deter shoppers. Retailers had also spread out promotional deals across more weeks this year to protect profit margins from…


AI Operations Could Lead to ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences for China and US: Expert

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies poses a challenge to international security and could be used by third-party actors to push nuclear rivals into catastrophic conflict, according to one expert. “AI-powered technology is rapidly becoming another capability in the toolkit of third-party actors to wage campaigns of disinformation and deception, which both sides…