Tag: military cyber
Chinese phisher steals top US military secrets
This week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges against a Chinese national, Song Wu, accused of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in an effort to obtain National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) computer software and source code. The DOJ has now revealed that the specialized software allegedly stolen by Song could be used by potentially hostile enemies to attack the US. According to the DOJ, the stolen software could be used for “industrial and military applications, such as development of advanced tactical missiles and aerodynamic design and assessment of weapons.”
Behind the Navy’s First Cyber Strategy – December 1st
To improve cybersecurity readiness, the U.S. Navy launched its first cybersecurity strategy. The 14-page Navy cyber strategy outlined cybersecurity as a core competency in modern warfare and highlighted the importance of protecting the information environment.