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Failure of Russia’s cyber attacks on Ukraine is most important lesson for NCSC

Failure of Russia’s cyber attacks on Ukraine is most important lesson for NCSC | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Russia has so far failed in its attempts to destabilise the Ukraine through cyber attacks due to strength of Ukrainian, security industry and international efforts.
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September 20, 2022 10:04 AM
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Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever

Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.
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August 28, 2022 12:26 AM
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Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed

Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
An attack on Russian mercenaries shows how militaries are increasingly using open source data—with sometimes deadly consequences.
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Use of Open Source Intelligence data aids the military and other organisations around military strike zones
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April 16, 2022 6:26 AM
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Russia's Sandworm Hackers Attempted a Third Blackout in Ukraine | WIRED

Russia's Sandworm Hackers Attempted a Third Blackout in Ukraine | WIRED | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The attack was the first in five years to use Sandworm's Industroyer malware, which is designed to automatically trigger power disruptions.
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April 9, 2022 5:24 AM
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As Russia Plots Its Next Move, an AI Listens to the Chatter | WIRED

As Russia Plots Its Next Move, an AI Listens to the Chatter | WIRED | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
With vast amounts of data becoming available to intelligence analysts, new tools will help them sift and interpret it all—but they will introduce new risks, too.
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February 12, 2022 4:31 AM
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European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed.
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February 19, 2021 5:21 AM
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Robot dog hounds Thai shoppers

Robot dog hounds Thai shoppers | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A scurrying robot dog named K9 dispenses hand sanitizer to curious children and wary shoppers — one of the more unexpected measures Thai malls are taking as the kingdom relaxes virus restrictions.
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February 24, 2020 5:49 AM
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2019: Cyber War - Part 1

2019: Cyber War - Part 1 | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Cyber war is on its way? Will it be a Happy New Year?
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February 24, 2020 5:47 AM
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The Biggest Cybersecurity Crises of 2019 So Far | WIRED

The Biggest Cybersecurity Crises of 2019 So Far | WIRED | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Ransomware attacks, supply chain hacks, escalating tensions with Iran—the first six months of 2019 have been anything but boring.
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December 6, 2018 11:09 PM
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Britain funds research into drones that decide who they kill, says report | World news | The Guardian

Britain funds research into drones that decide who they kill, says report | World news | The Guardian | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Investigation reveals that technology for autonomous lethal weapons with artificial intelligence is being funded by MoD
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Military use of drones
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June 4, 2018 12:59 AM
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Trial run for cyberwar: ‘Crimsonia' on the attack in Estonia

Trial run for cyberwar: ‘Crimsonia' on the attack in Estonia | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Locked Shields 2018, the biggest ‘live fire’ cyber war drill in the world, has begun in Tallinn, Estonia.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Model and test your countries ability to defend itself against cyber warfare
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March 19, 2018 3:07 AM
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The Agency - The New York Times

The Agency - The New York Times | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
From a nondescript office building in St. Petersburg, Russia, an army of well-paid “trolls” has tried to wreak havoc all around the Internet — and in real-life American communities.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Russian trolling - examples of how it works and what their main aim is - a coordinated attack of fake news that virally spread through social media, with the main purpose of reaking havoc with a society or make the poltical stance of the country unstable
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January 28, 2018 12:53 AM
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Mobile spyware 'traced to Lebanon'

Mobile spyware 'traced to Lebanon' | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Nation-state malware dubbed Dark Caracal uncovered by security researchers.
Carol Hancox's insight:
cyber use of hacking for political gain - phone hack stems back to Lebanon
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September 24, 2022 3:03 AM
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Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever

Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.
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September 3, 2022 5:12 AM
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Who Pays for an Act of Cyberwar?

Who Pays for an Act of Cyberwar? | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Cyberinsurance doesn't cover acts of war. But even as cyberattacks mount, the definition of "warlike" actions remains blurry.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Who is paying for the  cost of cyberwar? How effective is cyberinsurance and the terms and conditions/exemptions
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June 19, 2022 9:37 PM
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MoD sets out strategy to develop military AI with private sector

MoD sets out strategy to develop military AI with private sector | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined its intention to work closely with the private sector to develop and deploy a range of artificial intelligence-powered technologies, committing to “lawful and ethical AI use”
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April 10, 2022 5:15 AM
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How Bombs and Thermobarics Cause Injury and Death | WIRED

How Bombs and Thermobarics Cause Injury and Death | WIRED | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia's unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different.
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March 10, 2022 7:29 PM
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Online Sleuths Are Using Face Recognition to ID Russian Soldiers | WIRED

Online Sleuths Are Using Face Recognition to ID Russian Soldiers | WIRED | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
It takes five minutes to put a name to a soldier's face using little more than a screenshot, but there's a catch.
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March 3, 2021 3:40 AM
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Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks

Microsoft accuses China over email cyber-attacks | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
The US tech giant blamed the attacks on Hafnium, a state-sponsored group operating out of China.
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February 19, 2021 4:33 AM
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A.I. Is Making It Easier to Kill (You). Here’s How. - The New York Times

A.I. Is Making It Easier to Kill (You). Here’s How. - The New York Times | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
A tank that drives itself. A drone that picks its own targets. A machine gun with facial-recognition software. Sound like science fiction? Weapons powered by artificial intelligence are already here.
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February 24, 2020 5:49 AM
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2019: Cyber War - Part 2

2019: Cyber War - Part 2 | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Cyber war is on its way? Will it be a Happy New Year?
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April 16, 2019 1:17 AM
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Wikileaks: Document dumps that shook the world

Wikileaks: Document dumps that shook the world | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Since 2006, Wikileaks has published thousands of classified documents and emails.
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June 4, 2018 1:10 AM
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Could Russia and West be heading for cyber-war?

Could Russia and West be heading for cyber-war? | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Cyber-attacks can be hard to trace and easy to deny, making it difficult to weigh their risks.
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March 19, 2018 3:08 AM
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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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Russian Trolling - the how
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March 19, 2018 1:53 AM
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Russia deployed its army of trolls on the side of environmentalists in a bid to block US oil and gas developments | V3

Russia deployed its army of trolls on the side of environmentalists in a bid to block US oil and gas developments | V3 | Military use of IT | Scoop.it
Republican Party claims Russia's Internet Research Agency sought to bolster opposition to US energy investments
Carol Hancox's insight:
underlying influence of Russian trolls on the activism in other countries: this article is focusing on the developments in the Oli and Gas industry in US
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