Science & Tech
Russia’s Latest Hack Shows How Useful ‘Criminal Groups’ Are to the Kremlin
Russian coders have little choice but to work with their government, which in turn denies any knowledge of their activities. That’s why hacking activity shows no sign of slowing.
Science & Tech
Former NGA Head to Join Satellite-Imagery Firm
An intelligence chief who embraced transparency says AI will shape the next chapter of imagery analysis.
Science & Tech
Key Official: Defense Information Operations ‘Not Evolving Fast Enough’
China will soon harness AI to supplant Russia as the world leader in information warfare, a DIA leader said.
Science & Tech
Putin Authorized Smear Campaign Against Biden, US Intelligence Concludes
Less hacking, more laundering: 2020 tactics show evolution of Russian information warfare efforts.
Ideas
The US Talks A Lot About Strategic Complexity. Too Bad It’s Mostly Just Talk.
The pandemic sidelined a national security community that gives only lip service to a vital concept.
Ideas
Who’s Funding that Lawsuit? Implications for Lawfare
The U.S. and friendly governments must better understand the national-security risks from third-party litigation finance.
Ideas
Support for QAnon Is Hard to Measure. Polls May Overestimate It
The spread of ideas online, and people’s endorsement of them in polls, doesn’t give the whole picture.
Ideas
Regulate Social-Media Companies
They have proven unwilling to change algorithms and data-collection policies that stoke extremism and undermine national security.
Threats
Biden Calls Putin ‘To Make Clear’ Where US Stands
In a marked change, the president read off a list of grievances — and discussed the potential for additional nuclear arms controls.
Ideas
Three Steps to Fight Online Disinformation and Extremism
The long-term solution recommended by experts is rarely discussed by pundits and politicians.
Threats
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
Ideas
Superspreader Down: How Trump’s Exile from Social Media Alters the Future of Politics, Security, and Public Health
Platform companies have finally come to grips with their roles as owners of battlefields.
Threats
China, Russia, Iran Spin Capitol Insurrection
As allies lamented the “disgraceful” scene, adversaries used Wednesday’s riot to attack U.S. democracy.
Ideas
How Will Biden’s Pentagon Handle Extreme Right-Wing Media?
The Capitol riot was just the latest tell for propaganda outlets masquerading as newsrooms.
Ideas
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
Ideas
How to Build Trust in the Vaccines
To succeed in immunizing the population against COVID-19, the United States must draw on the resources it already has.
Science & Tech
Why Data Privacy Is Crucial to Fighting Disinformation
Information collected as we go about our daily lives can be weaponized into influence operations that are harder to detect.
Science & Tech
NATO Experiments With Deceptive Tactics to Lure Russian Hackers
Latest cyber wargame shows new uses for honeypots, which have worked against the Russians in the past.
Threats
The Firing of Chris Krebs Is What an Attack On Democracy Looks Like
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
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