cyberwarfare

The threat of Russian cyberwar | Vox Today, Explained

The threat of Russian cyberwar | Vox Today, Explained 150 150 Today Explained | Vox
April 18, 2022 “Russia is ramping up attacks on Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. The US could be next. …”
https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/today-explained-23532/the-threat-of-russian-cyberwar-1369671588
  • TaiwanPlus News

Assessing the Threat of Cyberwarfare in Ukraine
Assessing the Threat of Cyberwarfare in Ukraine 150 150 TaiwanPlus News
“As the war in Ukraine unfolds, there are questions on whether Russia is planning a cyberspace attack. TaiwanPlus reporter Yin Khvat speaks to Glenn Gerstell to find out more…” read more

What Makes New Yorkers Vulnerable to Russia’s Cyber Attacks?

What Makes New Yorkers Vulnerable to Russia’s Cyber Attacks? 150 150 Metrofocus
LINK: Metrofocus / March 16, 2020 “Last week, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller joined state and city lawmakers in sounding the alarm, telling New Yorkers to be on the lookout for cyberattacks…”
https://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2022/03/what-makes-new-yorkers-vulnerable-russian-cyberattacks-1hrdw/

Pushing Putin Won’t Solve America’s Ransomware Problem

Pushing Putin Won’t Solve America’s Ransomware Problem 150 150 Barron’s
LINK: Barron’s / July 13, 2021 “President Joe Biden has taken forceful and public efforts to address the ever-worsening scourge of Russian-based ransomware attacks. By taking ownership of the issue, however, he inadvertently reduces the pressure on the two groups that can fix the problem…”
https://www.barrons.com/articles/pushing-putin-wont-solve-americas-ransomware-problem-51626124596?tesla=y
  • MSNBC Video

Fmr. NSA General Counsel: Cyberattacks are a ‘huge problem’
Fmr. NSA General Counsel: Cyberattacks are a ‘huge problem’ 150 150 MSNBC Video
Former NSA general counsel Glenn Gerstell joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the wave of recent cyberattacks, and what the U.S. should do to combat them. read more

Defense Department isn’t armed to combat the growing threat of information warfare

Defense Department isn’t armed to combat the growing threat of information warfare 916 601 Metrofocus
LINK: Washington Post | April 30, 2021 “National security experts will warn Congress today that the U.S. government isn’t doing enough to fight back against the growing national security threat of information warfare aimed at sowing distrust in the U.S. government…”
https://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2022/03/what-makes-new-yorkers-vulnerable-russian-cyberattacks-1hrdw/

There’s a Big Gap in Our Cyber Defenses. Here’s How to Close It.

There’s a Big Gap in Our Cyber Defenses. Here’s How to Close It. 630 420 Politico
LINK: Politico | April 19, 2021 “Foreign adversaries who use U.S. servers are hiding in plain sight, but we can unveil them without violating the Constitution…”
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/04/19/theres-a-big-gap-in-our-cyber-defenses-heres-how-to-close-it-483111
  • NPR Audio

After A Major Hack, U.S. Looks To Fix A Cyber ‘Blind Spot’
After A Major Hack, U.S. Looks To Fix A Cyber ‘Blind Spot’ 150 150 NPR Audio
“No one had reason to be suspicious, or the legal authority to monitor, as that software update was sent out electronically from SolarWinds to 18,000 organizations, including nine U.S. government agencies…” read more
  • CNN Video

Former NSA General Counsel: “America’s Elections are More Secure than you Think”
Former NSA General Counsel: “America’s Elections are More Secure than you Think” 150 150 CNN Video
Gerstell talks with CNN New Day’s Christi Paul about election security and disinformation two days before the November 3 general election. read more

Government may be too slow to tackle cyberthreats

Government may be too slow to tackle cyberthreats 916 601 Washington Post
LINK: Washington Post | February 3, 2020 “Thirty-year-old laws and regulations on cybersecurity and tech firms will need to be updated soon, before technology fully outpaces legislation…”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-cybersecurity-202/2020/02/03/the-cybersecurity-202-government-may-be-too-slow-to-tackle-cyberthreats-outgoing-nsa-attorney-warns/5e3713ac88e0fa7f8254279e/

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