Two years ago, NATO adopted a pledge to give cyber issues greater standing in defense strategy. Now, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is emphasizing this pledge as the most important within …
US Cyber Command is fast-tracking dedicated “cyberwarrior” training platform
The U.S. Cyber Command is fast-tracking a training platform to provide “cyberwarriors” with training resources comparable to what traditional forces use to train on the ground. “According to Jim …
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After a Major Cyberattack, Does the Public Deserve an Explanation?
In a question with different implications for private companies and governments, a discussion is underway concerning how to communicate with the public following a cyberattack. Experts have recognized …
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Police’s turn to small genealogy website to solve crimes
GEDmatch, a small, free genealogy website operated by two men in their 60s and 70s has become a go-to tool for police after it was revealed to be the tool used to capture California’s “Golden State …
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Security Researcher Resisted Urge to Cash Out Cybercriminals $17m Bitcoin Wallet
In describing the intelligence value to be derived in analyzing cryptocurrency transactions, security professional John Bambenek shared with the AUSCERT security conference his experience finding a …
In the Age of AI, Microsoft Continues to Corner the Market on the Human Stack with GitHub Acquisition
In addition to it’s research in AI and Quantum Computing, Microsoft has continued to apply appropriate focus on managing the human stack. In addition, to its traditional suite of Office and online …
Citing backlog and systematic flaws, Pentagon to take over security clearance checks
The DoD is preparing to over background checks for the federal government. The change seeks to improve integration of automation and other high-tech options to reduce backlog and systems flaws that …
Microsoft confirms $7.5 billion GitHub acquisition
Microsoft confirmed their acquisition of GitHub today, following recent unofficial reports. This is the organization’s second major acquisition during the tenure of current CEO Satya Nadella, the …
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Reports: Google won’t renew Pentagon contract to use AI
Although Google has declined comment on the matter, Google’s decision to remove itself from Pentagon A.I. partnership comes after a widely circulated petition at the company and several resignations …
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Why A ‘Human In The Loop’ Can’t Control AI
"How do you stop a Terminator scenario before it starts? Real US robots won’t take over like the fictional SkyNet, Pentagon officials promise, because a human being will always be ‘in the loop,’ …
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