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The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, part of the Atlantic Council Technology Programs, works at the nexus of geopolitics and cybersecurity to craft strategies to help shape the conduct of statecraft and to better inform and secure users of technology.

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Jun 13, 2013

European Cyber Cop Declares Microsoft Victorious Over Global Cybercrime Ring

By Thomas Escritt and Jim Finkle, Reuters

From Thomas Escritt and Jim Finkle, Reuters:  Europol said a global effort led by Microsoft Corp to stop one of the world’s biggest cybercrime rings has succeeded in wiping out the malicious computer networks that the gang used, known as the Citadel Botnets.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 11, 2013

Inside the NSA’s Ultra-Secret Hacking Group

By Matthew M. Aid, Foreign Policy

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Jun 11, 2013

US and China Explore New Relationship

By Robert Manning

It will be some time before the full consequences of the California summit meeting between US President Barack Obama and China’s new leader, Xi Jinping, are revealed. Nixon-Mao it was not. Nevertheless, the well-timed and much-needed unscripted discussion focused on fundamental questions about the US-China relationship which has reached a new level of tension because […]

China Cybersecurity

NATOSource

Jun 10, 2013

US Helps Allies Trying to Battle Iranian Hackers

By Thom Shanker and David Sanger, New York Times

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 10, 2013

US and Israel Worried About How Quickly Iran is Improving its Cyber Warfare Arsenal

By Thom Shanker and David Sanger, New York Times

From Thom Shanker and David Sanger, New York Times:  Israeli and American intelligence officials have been concerned by Iran’s swift advances in its computer weaponry, particularly its ability to disrupt existing infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 10, 2013

Marines Focused at Tactical Edge of Cyber, Commander Says

By Cheryl Pellerin, Armed Forces Press Service

From Cheryl Pellerin, Armed Forces Press Service:  What differentiates his command from Army, Navy and Air Force cyber operations is a focus on the forward-deployed nature of America’s expeditionary force in readiness, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command said during a recent interview here.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 7, 2013

Obama Orders US to Draw Up Overseas Target List for Cyber-Attacks

By Glenn Greenwald and Ewen MacAskill, Guardian

From Glenn Greenwald and Ewen MacAskill, Guardian: Barack Obama has ordered his senior national security and intelligence officials to draw up a list of potential overseas targets for US cyber-attacks

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 6, 2013

SACEUR Sees ‘Uncertainty and Insecurity’ Along Europe’s Borders

By Philip Breedlove, Department of Defense

From Philip Breedlove, Department of Defense:  These are dynamic times, and I’m invigorated by the challenges and opportunities in front of us today, and encouraged by the passion and the professionalism of the whole NATO team to meet those challenges and to address those opportunities. 

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jun 5, 2013

NATO Boosts Cyber Defenses but Members Differ on Its Role

By Adrian Croft, Reuters

From Adrian Croft, Reuters:  NATO ministers agreed on Tuesday to strengthen the organization’s cyber defenses but differed about how much NATO should do to protect smaller allies from potentially devastating hacking attacks.

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Jun 5, 2013

NATO’s Cyber Defenses to be Fully Operational by Autumn

By NATO

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