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October 1, 2023 6:35 AM
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The Rebel Drone Maker of Myanmar

The Rebel Drone Maker of Myanmar | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
In a cave in eastern Myanmar, a young engineer who goes by the nom de guerre “3D” is building weapons to fight against a brutal military dictatorship.
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September 13, 2023 7:41 AM
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Mozilla: Your New Car Is a Data Privacy Nightmare

Mozilla: Your New Car Is a Data Privacy Nightmare | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.
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September 3, 2023 8:00 PM
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Sandworm attacks Ukraine with Infamous Chisel malware | Computer Weekly

Sandworm attacks Ukraine with Infamous Chisel malware | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The UK and its allies have attributed a novel malware campaign against Ukrainian state targets to the Russian intelligence-backed Sandworm APT.
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August 15, 2023 1:24 AM
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Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech | Computer Weekly

Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A new Executive Order prohibits investment firms from supporting Chinese firms specialising inAI, quantum and advanced semiconductors
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August 3, 2023 7:26 AM
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Everyone Wants Ukraine’s Battlefield Data

Everyone Wants Ukraine’s Battlefield Data | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Global companies are offering free products to get access to live combat data. The Ukrainian government wants to keep this resource for its own emerging defense industry.
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April 20, 2023 11:11 PM
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Ukraine’s Quest for Homegrown AI Drones to Take On Russia

Ukraine’s Quest for Homegrown AI Drones to Take On Russia | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The country’s digital minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, says software has been crucial to the war effort and that smarter drones will boost Ukraine's defenses.
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March 30, 2023 4:49 AM
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North Korea Is Now Mining Crypto to Launder Its Stolen Loot

North Korea Is Now Mining Crypto to Launder Its Stolen Loot | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A spy group working for the Kim regime has been feeding stolen coins into crypto mining services in an effort to throw tracers off their trail.
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March 25, 2023 10:20 PM
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UK TikTok ban gives us all cause to consider social media security | Computer Weekly

The UK government’s ban on TikTok should give all organisations cause to look into what information social media platforms are collecting on us, and what they are using it for.
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March 25, 2023 9:13 PM
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Senator Warner on the Restrict Act and a US TikTok Ban

WIRED spoke with the coauthor of the Restrict Act, a bipartisan bill to crack down on tech from six "hostile" countries.
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the Restrict Act Proposal is looking at a solution to protecting the US from foreign apps that may collect personal data for use against the country
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March 15, 2023 5:56 AM
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Ukrainians’ Google Searches Reveal a Year of Fear—and Hope

Ukrainians’ Google Searches Reveal a Year of Fear—and Hope | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank squadrons?” capture a population’s struggle to survive war.
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February 26, 2023 4:13 AM
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Should Algorithms Control Nuclear Weapons Launch Codes? The US Says No

Should Algorithms Control Nuclear Weapons Launch Codes? The US Says No | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A new State Department proposal asks other nations to agree to limits on the power of military AI.
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February 20, 2023 1:26 AM
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Eric Schmidt Is Building the Perfect AI War-Fighting Machine

Eric Schmidt Is Building the Perfect AI War-Fighting Machine | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The former Google CEO is on a mission to rewire the US military with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to take on China. Will it make the world safer?
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January 2, 2023 5:26 AM
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Russia’s Cyberwar Foreshadowed Deadly Attacks on Civilians

Russia’s Cyberwar Foreshadowed Deadly Attacks on Civilians | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The Kremlin’s aggression in Ukraine is following a dangerous playbook that began to unfold years ago.
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September 17, 2023 3:48 AM
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China-Linked Hackers Breached a Power Grid—Again

China-Linked Hackers Breached a Power Grid—Again | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Signs suggest the culprits worked within a notorious Chinese hacker group that may have also hacked Indian electric utilities years earlier.
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September 13, 2023 7:31 AM
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The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race

The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Two new studies of the potential of text- and image-generating algorithms suggest they could add scary new scale and power to online disinformation campaigns.
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August 15, 2023 2:29 AM
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The Space Force Is Launching Its Own Swarm of Tiny Satellites

The Space Force Is Launching Its Own Swarm of Tiny Satellites | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Defense satellites used to be big, costly, and "juicy" targets for attack. Now the Pentagon is aiming for a more resilient network of nearly 1,000 mini orbiters.
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August 3, 2023 7:27 AM
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More Battlefield AI Will Make the Fog of War More Deadly

More Battlefield AI Will Make the Fog of War More Deadly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The Pentagon’s embrace of military AI raises questions about what limits should be placed on the technology—and how to keep humans in control.
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July 28, 2023 4:14 AM
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The AI-Powered, Totally Autonomous Future of War Is Here

The AI-Powered, Totally Autonomous Future of War Is Here | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Ships without crews. Self-directed drone swarms. How a US Navy task force is using off-the-shelf robotics and artificial intelligence to prepare for the next age of conflict.
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March 30, 2023 4:54 AM
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France latest to ban TikTok on government devices | Computer Weekly

France latest to ban TikTok on government devices | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Following bans in the UK and US, France has moved to enact restrictions on TikTok, and other social media apps, on government devices.
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March 26, 2023 12:27 AM
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The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army

Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses.
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March 25, 2023 9:29 PM
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This Is the New Leader of Russia's Infamous Sandworm Hacking Unit

Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia’s GRU military spy agency. To Western intelligence, he’s a familiar face.
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Details of the man leading Russia's Hacking unit for cyberwar efforts. Includes a summary of the history of these Russian state attacks
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March 20, 2023 9:09 PM
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UK TikTok ban gives us all cause to consider social media security | Computer Weekly

UK TikTok ban gives us all cause to consider social media security | Computer Weekly | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The UK government’s ban on TikTok should give all organisations cause to look into what information social media platforms are collecting on us, and what they are using it for.
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March 15, 2023 5:36 AM
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The US Air Force Is Moving Fast on AI-Piloted Fighter Jets

The US Air Force Is Moving Fast on AI-Piloted Fighter Jets | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
After successful autonomous flight tests in December, the military is ramping up its plans to bring artificial intelligence to the skies.
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February 26, 2023 4:08 AM
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Ukraine’s War Brings Autonomous Weapons to the Front Lines

Ukraine’s War Brings Autonomous Weapons to the Front Lines | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Drones that can find their own targets already exist, making machine-versus-machine conflict just a software update away.
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January 14, 2023 1:59 AM
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The Age of Digital, Transparent Warfare Is Here

The Age of Digital, Transparent Warfare Is Here | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Precision weapons, satellites, and AI have changed how we fight—and who sees the consequences.
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