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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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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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March 3, 2024 12:59 AM
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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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February 17, 2024 10:17 PM
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Satellite Images Point to Indiscriminate Israeli Attacks on Gaza’s Health Care Facilities

Satellite Images Point to Indiscriminate Israeli Attacks on Gaza’s Health Care Facilities | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

New research finds that Israel’s attacks on Gaza damaged hospitals and other medical facilities at the same rate as other buildings, potentially in violation of international law.

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January 27, 2024 2:15 AM
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How a Group of Israel-Linked Hackers Has Pushed the Limits of Cyberwar

How a Group of Israel-Linked Hackers Has Pushed the Limits of Cyberwar | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

From repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow’s offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history's most aggressive cyberattacks.

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December 5, 2023 1:21 AM
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Anduril’s New Drone Killer Is Locked on to AI-Powered Warfare

Anduril’s New Drone Killer Is Locked on to AI-Powered Warfare | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Autonomous drones are rapidly changing combat. Anduril’s new one aims to gain an edge with jet power and AI.

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November 19, 2023 6:13 AM
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The US Wants China to Start Talking About AI Weapons

The US Wants China to Start Talking About AI Weapons | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

As the US and China meet for the APEC summit in San Francisco this week, American officials are pushing for talks on the risks posed by military use of AI.

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November 19, 2023 5:51 AM
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The NSA Seems Pretty Stressed About the Threat of Chinese Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure

The NSA Seems Pretty Stressed About the Threat of Chinese Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

US government officials continue to warn that the public and private sectors need to identify and root out China-backed attackers lurking in industrial control systems.

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November 14, 2023 5:52 PM
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Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools

Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems.
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November 12, 2023 5:51 AM
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The US and 30 Other Nations Agree to Set Guardrails for Military AI

The US and 30 Other Nations Agree to Set Guardrails for Military AI | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

The tech-centric war in Ukraine and the success of ChatGPT have prompted new interest in figuring out how to prevent military AI from going awry.

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June 29, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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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February 10, 2024 12:22 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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December 11, 2023 3:30 AM
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Lords committee urges caution on UK use of autonomous weapons | Computer Weekly

Lords committee urges caution on UK use of autonomous weapons | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

UK government must ensure proper democratic oversight of its development and use of AI-powered weapon systems, says Lords committee.

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November 25, 2023 1:42 AM
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This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet

This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house.

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November 19, 2023 6:06 AM
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Revealed: How Russia’s Sandworm ramped up attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Revealed: How Russia’s Sandworm ramped up attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

New Mandiant intelligence reveals how the APT known as Sandworm has been evolving its playbook, twisting legitimate executables known as LoLBins into malicious tools as it seeks to disrupt daily life for civilians in Ukraine

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November 19, 2023 5:41 AM
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Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools

Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools | Military use of IT | Scoop.it

Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems.

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November 14, 2023 5:46 PM
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This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet

This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house.
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