/tags/cyber-warfare Cyber Warfare en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-03-26/the-u-s-pledges-a-harder-line-in-cyberspace-and-drops-some-hints Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of the secretive National Security Agency and Cyber Command, is promising more aggressive cybermeasures against rivals. And he's talking about it — at least a little. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-03-26/the-u-s-pledges-a-harder-line-in-cyberspace-and-drops-some-hints Greg Myre /npr-news/2015-01-12/obama-if-were-going-to-be-connected-then-we-need-to-be-protected The president is calling for new measures to protect consumers against identity theft and to safeguard students' electronic privacy. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:18:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-01-12/obama-if-were-going-to-be-connected-then-we-need-to-be-protected Scott Horsley /npr-news/2014-12-23/is-sony-hack-really-the-worst-in-u-s-history-as-ceo-claims Sony Pictures is still reeling from the damage caused by the cyberattack. The company's reputation and Americans' free speech were put on the line. But experts dispute how to measure the damage. Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-12-23/is-sony-hack-really-the-worst-in-u-s-history-as-ceo-claims Aarti Shahani /npr-news/2014-12-19/ceo-says-sony-pictures-did-not-capitulate-is-exploring-options Melissa Block talks to Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton about the cyber attack against his company and the cancellation of the Christmas Day release of The Interview. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-12-19/ceo-says-sony-pictures-did-not-capitulate-is-exploring-options Bill Chappell /npr-news/2014-10-14/microsoft-windows-flaw-let-russian-hackers-spy-on-nato-report-says A weakness in Microsoft Windows has been exploited by Russian hackers to spy on Western governments, NATO, European energy companies and an academic organization in the U.S., according to a report. Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:30:53 GMT /npr-news/2014-10-14/microsoft-windows-flaw-let-russian-hackers-spy-on-nato-report-says Aarti Shahani /npr-news/2013-09-11/army-looks-to-schools-to-find-the-next-cyberwarriors Security experts say the U.S. has a dearth of professionals qualified to take on cyberthreats like attacks on power grids or defense systems. A school district in Alabama and the U.S. Army Cyber Command have teamed up to help prepare a new generation for cyberwarfare careers. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-11/army-looks-to-schools-to-find-the-next-cyberwarriors Dan Carsen /npr-news/2013-08-28/click-here-for-the-new-york-times-while-its-being-hacked The Times appears to be the target of another hacking by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-Assad group. But the news organization has created an alternate site where its stories can be seen. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-28/click-here-for-the-new-york-times-while-its-being-hacked Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-08-27/outage-summer-what-to-know-about-the-syrian-electronic-army The New York Times website reportedly was under attack by hackers on Tuesday. Here's a primer on the Syrian Electronic Army, the activist hacker group that's responsible for taking down or taking control of the sites of major news organizations. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-27/outage-summer-what-to-know-about-the-syrian-electronic-army Elise Hu /npr-news/2013-08-15/the-next-disaster-scenario-power-companies-are-preparing-for Ten years after a cascading power outage across a broad section of the U.S. and Canada, utility operators and regulators are concerned about another blackout scenario: a massive cyberattack that could threaten the U.S. electric grid. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-15/the-next-disaster-scenario-power-companies-are-preparing-for Tom Gjelten /npr-news/2013-06-28/retired-general-defends-himself-amid-leak-reports The former vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff says that he did not betray the United States. Retired Marine Gen. James "Hoss" Cartwright has reportedly been named as a target of a federal leak investigation. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:36:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-28/retired-general-defends-himself-amid-leak-reports Bill Chappell