Cyber War in the news.

U.S. Officially Admits Having Cyberweapons

April 10, 2013

The U.S. Air Force has officially designated six cyberweapons meaning that cyberwar now has codified definition.

The move was meant to give the Air Force Space Command, which controls satellite and cyberspace for the military, an opportunity to fight for additional funding in the budget. However, critics say the move could open up waves of problems for the government and private businesses. (more…)

A War Worth Fighting is a War Worth Winning

April 8, 2013

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden calls for the creation of a “new world order” at the Export Import Bank conference in Washington on April 5, 2013.

American ammunition shortages continue to push up demand and prices while stripping some store shelves bare as gun owners rush to stockpile ammunition. (more…)

Cyber Space – Cyber War

March 29, 2013

Syria, China and Iran are blatantly spying online says media watchdog RSF. A new type of war craft is being waged globally. The combatants are referred to as “digital era mercenaries,” and the threat is very real, not just virtual!

The Syrian government spies on an estimated five million Internet users. RSF found that 22 journalists and 18 internet users had been jailed recently because of their use of internet reporting over government controlled public networks. (more…)

UK Industry Facing “Astonishing” Level of Cyber Attacks

June 26, 2012

The head of Britain’s intelligence agency, MI5, said in his first public speech in two years that his group is fighting an “astonishing” level of cyber-attacks.

Jonathan Evans warned of “internet vulnerabilities” that are being exploited not only by individual cyber-criminals but also by foreign governmental agencies. (more…)

US Defense Secretary Warns Of “Pearl Harbor” Cyber-Attack

June 18, 2012

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta stated he is “very concerned” about the chance of a major cyber attack on the United States that could bring down government and financial systems. The declaration came as part of his testimony to a congressional panel regarding the upcoming Defense Department budget.

Panetta compared the danger of the cyber-attack on America to that of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.  (more…)

Cyber-terror Apocalypse on the Horizon?

June 8, 2012

There is no doubt that Iran is working on obtaining a nuclear weapon. Foreign Minister Liberman reported to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee in Jerusalem. “We know that they are attempting to enrich uranium over 20%. This is a nuclear military plan. It is obvious to all that Iran is trying to hide proof of its nuclear program, but we can see proof in satellite photos.”

Iran is willing to accept the consequences of international sanctions and will not stop until they are a nuclear nation. (more…)

Cyber War

February 29, 2012

“Anonymous” hackers now have 25 fewer soldiers on their front lines attacking supposedly secure web sites. They have been creating a stir amongst national security agencies involving state secrets allegedly being revealed by organizations such as wikileaks. (more…)

Web Security Expert Warns Of Cyber World War

November 1, 2011

A leading internet security expert has warned that a cyber terrorist attack with “catastrophic consequences” looked increasingly likely in a world already in a state of near cyber war. (more…)