Ukraine: Microsoft reports destructive malware after cyberattack
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DefenceTalkMicrosoft security specialists have discovered malware on dozens of Ukrainian government computers that could prove more destructive than originally thought, the US company said late on Saturday. A Microsoft blog post said that the malware was first detected on Thursday, coinciding with an attack that took down some 70 government websites. The malware was disguised […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ukraine-microsoft-reports-destructive-malware-after-cyberattack-77694/
Swiss army bans WhatsApp at work
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DefenceTalkSwitzerland’s army has banned the use of WhatsApp whilst on duty, a spokesman confirmed Thursday, in favor of a Swiss messaging service deemed more secure in terms of data protection. The ban also applies to using other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram on soldiers’ private phones during service operations. At the end of December, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/swiss-army-bans-whatsapp-at-work-77630/
Macron lays out agenda for ‘powerful, sovereign’ EU
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DefenceTalkPresident Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday France would work towards a strong and “sovereign” European Union when it takes over the bloc’s rotating presidency that coincides with France’s presidential election. Macron, a centrist who portrays himself as a champion of democracy against populism, may aim to use the six-month EU mandate to fill the gap in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/macron-lays-out-agenda-for-powerful-sovereign-eu-77576/
Pentagon plans stronger US posture toward China, Russia
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DefenceTalkThe US military will reinforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining forces in the Middle East adequate to deter Iran and jihadist groups, the Pentagon said Monday, referencing results of a review. The US Defense Department will be upgrading and expanding military facilities in Guam and Australia, underscoring its focus on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-plans-stronger-us-posture-toward-china-russia-77519/
DARPA moving SSITH safeguards closer to practical use
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DefenceTalkDARPA’s System Security Integration Through Hardware and firmware (SSITH) program is exploring hardware security architectures and tools that protect electronic systems against common classes of hardware vulnerabilities exploited through software, with the goal of breaking the endless cycle of software patch-and-pray. To date, research on the program has focused on developing approaches and proving out […]
Russia closes NATO missions as ties plunge to new low
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DefenceTalkRussia said Monday it was suspending its mission to NATO and closing the alliance’s offices in Moscow, as relations with the Western military bloc plunged to new depths. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced the moves after NATO expelled several members of Moscow’s delegation to the alliance for alleged spying. “Following certain measures taken by NATO, […]
EU leaders seek unity on how to face China, US
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DefenceTalkEU leaders will have a hard discussion on Europe’s place in the world on Tuesday as they seek unity on how to approach ties with superpowers China and the US. The 27 heads of state and government are set to converge on Brdo Castle in the former Yugoslav republic of Slovenia, the country that currently […]
North Korea warns of ‘serious security crisis’ over US-Seoul drills
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DefenceTalkSeoul will face a “serious security crisis” for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties. The statement by Kim Yong Chol came just a day after Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader […]
China summons tech giants over ‘deep fakes’, internet security
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DefenceTalkChinese authorities on Thursday said they had summoned 11 tech companies including Tencent, Alibaba and TikTok owner ByteDance for talks on “deep fakes” and internet security, as regulators try to reel in the country’s runaway digital sector. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said talks concerned “voice software that has yet to undergo safety assessment […]
China warns US of ‘no compromise’ on sovereignty, security at Alaska talks
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DefenceTalkChina’s foreign ministry said on Thursday it would not make concessions to the US on key issues including Xinjiang and Hong Kong, ahead of high-level meetings between the two countries’ diplomats in Alaska. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan are set for talks with senior Chinese official Yang […]