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The tactics of a Russian troll farm

The tactics of a Russian troll farm | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
How US prosecutors believe the Kremlin used the internet to infiltrate and manipulate US politics.
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The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines

The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia.
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October 6, 1:07 AM
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This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice

This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.
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September 29, 12:52 AM
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Amid Air Strikes and Rockets, an SMS From the Enemy

Amid Air Strikes and Rockets, an SMS From the Enemy | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
As Israel intensifies its attacks on Lebanon, eerie messages have been arriving on the phones of civilians on both sides of the border, with authorities in each country accusing the other of psychological warfare.
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August 24, 2:57 AM
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When War Came to Their Country, They Built a Map

When War Came to Their Country, They Built a Map | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The Telegram channel and website Deep State uses public data and insider intelligence to power its live tracker of Ukraine’s ever-shifting front line.
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August 9, 6:10 AM
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North Korean cyber APT targeting nuclear secrets | Computer Weekly

North Korean cyber APT targeting nuclear secrets | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
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July 28, 1:55 AM
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How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter

How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians.
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June 29, 3:08 AM
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STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus

STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Students and young workers from more than 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped.
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June 29, 2:59 AM
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US Bans Kaspersky Software

US Bans Kaspersky Software | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Using a Trump-era authority, the US Commerce Department has banned the sale of Kaspersky’s antivirus tools to new customers in the US, citing alleged threats to national security.

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May 5, 12:39 AM
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Autonomous weapons reduce moral agency and devalue human life | Computer Weekly

Autonomous weapons reduce moral agency and devalue human life | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Military technology experts gathered in Vienna have warned about the detrimental psychological effects of AI-powered weapons, arguing that implementing systems of algorithmic-enabled killing dehumanises both the user and the target

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April 24, 5:18 AM
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Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities

Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, a group with ties to the Kremlin’s Sandworm unit, is crossing lines even that notorious cyberwarfare unit wouldn’t dare to.

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April 17, 4:20 AM
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How Israel Defended Against Iran's Drone and Missile Attack

How Israel Defended Against Iran's Drone and Missile Attack | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

The Iron Dome, US allies, and long-range interceptor missiles all came into play.

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April 7, 1:48 AM
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A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask

A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

As “P4x,” Alejandro Caceres single-handedly disrupted the internet of an entire country. Then he tried to show the US military how it can—and should—adopt his methods.

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February 25, 1:57 AM
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Robots Are Fighting Robots in Russia's War in Ukraine

Robots Are Fighting Robots in Russia's War in Ukraine | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Aerial drones have changed the war in Ukraine. Now, both Russia's and Ukraine's militaries are deploying more unmanned ground robots—and the two are colliding.

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October 27, 12:49 AM
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US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky

US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.
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September 29, 12:53 AM
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Goes, Inevitably, to War

Tesla’s Cybertruck Goes, Inevitably, to War | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A handful of Tesla’s electric pickup trucks are armed and ready for battle in the hands of Chechen forces fighting in Ukraine as part of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Can the EV take the heat?
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September 1, 4:56 AM
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Israel Is Buying Google Ads to Discredit the UN’s Top Gaza Aid Agency

Israel Is Buying Google Ads to Discredit the UN’s Top Gaza Aid Agency | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The UNRWA calls Israel’s strategy of promoting alleged misinformation “destructive.”
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August 9, 10:09 PM
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A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks

A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed.
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July 28, 2:38 AM
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North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets- US, UK warn

North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets- US, UK warn | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A hacking group has been hunting information in areas from uranium enrichment to tanks and submarines.
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June 30, 4:42 AM
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Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War

Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

The United States and China appear locked in a race to weaponize four-legged robots for military applications.

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June 29, 3:07 AM
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Neo-Nazis Are All-In on AI

Neo-Nazis Are All-In on AI | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Extremists are developing their own hateful AIs to supercharge radicalization and fundraising—and are now using the tech to make weapon blueprints and bombs. And it’s going to get worse.
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May 31, 3:49 AM
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The Unusual Espionage Act Case Against a Drone Photographer

The Unusual Espionage Act Case Against a Drone Photographer | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

In seemingly the first case of its kind, the US Justice Department has charged a Chinese national with using a drone to photograph a Virginia shipyard where the US Navy was assembling nuclear submarines.

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April 28, 1:19 AM
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Lords split over UK government approach to autonomous weapons | Computer Weekly

Lords split over UK government approach to autonomous weapons | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

During a debate on autonomous weapons systems, Lords expressed mixed opinions towards the UK government’s current position, including its reluctance to adopt a working definition and commit to international legal instruments controlling their use.

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April 21, 7:23 PM
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Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities

Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, a group with ties to the Kremlin’s Sandworm unit, is crossing lines even that notorious cyberwarfare unit wouldn’t dare to.

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April 7, 2:43 AM
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Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage

Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China.

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Russia Attacked Ukraine's Power Grid at Least 66 Times to ‘Freeze It Into Submission’

Russia Attacked Ukraine's Power Grid at Least 66 Times to ‘Freeze It Into Submission’ | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Several of the strikes occurred far from the front lines of the conflict, indicating possible war crimes. Researchers say the attacks likely had devastating impacts on civilians.

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