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Forget Guerrillas and IEDs - The Next Asymmetric War Will Be Engineered
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EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — The timing was no coincidence.As the U.S. federal government ground to a halt at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, a [...] More
National Cyber Defenses at Risk as Key Programs Expire Amid Government Shutdown
OPINION — Ransomware attacks conducted by criminals are persistently hitting airports, schools, and 911 dispatch centers, while foreign adversaries [...] More
Despite the Shutdown, Pentagon Has Billions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
OPINION — “The [Defense] Department [DoD] will continue to defend the nation and conduct ongoing military operations. It will continue activities [...] More
Lawmakers ‘Bullseye and Bait’ in AI-Driven Deepfake Campaigns
OPINION — Elected officials are both the bullseye and the bait for AI-driven influence campaigns launched by foreign adversaries. They are targeted [...] More
The Hidden Leverage of Digital Chokepoints
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