Protecting Undersea Cables Must be Made a National Security Priority
Without the approximately 750,000 miles of cables that crisscross the world’s oceans, our interconnected, digitally driven societies would be unable to function. Keep Reading
Swine Flu Strain with Human Pandemic Potential Increasingly Found in Chinese Pigs
The virus is a unique blend of three lineages: one similar to strains found in European and Asian birds, the H1N1 strain that caused the 2009 pandemic, and a North American H1N1 that has genes from avian, human, and pig influenza viruses. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Wrongly Calling America a ‘Failed State’ Has Dangerous Security Implications
How we talk about ourselves and how others talk about us drastically shape the operational environment. Keep Reading
Twitter Removes More Than 170,000 Pro-China Accounts
The company said "a core network" of 23,750 highly active accounts had been deleted, along with another 150,000 "amplifier accounts." Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: How Our National Security Suffers When America Goes Alone
How do we maintain our leadership role while also withdrawing from some of the global responsibilities? Keep Reading
Major Boost for Key Ballast Water Treaty Aimed at Protecting Biodiversity
Ships flagged to Hong Kong, China - the fourth largest flag Administration in the world by shipping tonnage - will now be required to apply the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM). Keep Reading
Bipartisan Bill Would Restrict Purchases of Airport Equipment from Chinese Companies
Lawmakers on Monday introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the use of federal funds to purchase airport equipment made in countries that may pose a national security threat to the United States, such as China. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
FBI, CISA Warn of ‘Targeting and Compromise’ of COVID-19 Research by China Hackers
"These actors have been observed attempting to identify and illicitly obtain valuable intellectual property (IP) and public health data related to vaccines, treatments, and testing from networks and personnel affiliated with COVID-19-related research." Keep Reading
A Discovered Malware Sample Uses Tools from the NSA and a Chinese Group
A code obfuscation tool that’s been linked to Chinese-based hackers has been used in tandem with an implant that has been attributed to Equation Group, a hacking faction that is broadly believed to have ties to the National Security Agency. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
FBI and DHS to Warn That Chinese Hackers Are Targeting U.S. COVID Research
Both agencies have closely monitored the activities of a range of foreign government hackers during the pandemic and have warned that universities, research facilities and healthcare institutions could face heightened risk. Keep Reading
Chinese Navy Anti-Piracy Drill Ends with Detour Through South China Sea Islands for U.S. Attention
A Chinese navy fleet conducted an escort mission drill through the disputed Spratly Islands chain in the South China Sea after completing an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden, off Somalia. Keep Reading
Coronavirus
DHS Report: China Hid Virus’ Severity to Hoard Supplies
U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show. Keep Reading
Senators Urge OMB to Consider Small-Business Contractors on Supply Chain Regulations
The Chairman and Ranking Member urged OMB to provide special consideration to small businesses and provide these firms with both a clear path toward compliance and a reasonable compliance time frame. Keep Reading
Capacity Is Holding Back Greater Enforcement to Fight Illegal Fishing, Says USCG Assistant Commandant
"Being able to combat this at sea is predicated on your ability to be present, and so presence is through ships properly equipped, properly trained and aircraft properly equipped to surveil," Rear Adm. Doug Fears told Sea-Air-Space 2020. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Influence Is Today’s Battlefield, and the United States Is Unarmed
The single most potent resource in our arsenal lies discarded, broken down and rusting into oblivion. Keep Reading
DoD Reacts to China Coast Guard Sinking of a Vietnam Fishing Vessel
The Department of Defense is greatly concerned by reports of a China Coast Guard vessel's collision with and sinking of a Vietnam fishing vessel in the vicinity of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Keep Reading
China Borrowing Russian Tactics to Spread Coronavirus Disinformation
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s state-backed information operations have been following Russia’s playbook for spreading disinformation, an expert on the subject told a panel on Monday. Keep Reading
Chinese Threat Actor APT41 Initiates Global Intrusion Campaign Using Multiple Exploits
Beginning this year, FireEye observed Chinese actor APT41 carry out one of the broadest campaigns by a Chinese cyber espionage actor we have observed in recent years. Keep Reading
DHS S&T Completes Successful Test of DNA Tool to Detect African Swine Fever in Pigs
As ASF continues to rapidly spread in other parts of the world, scientists at S&T’s Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) sought to evaluate available technologies for rapid detection. Keep Reading
The Coronavirus: Blueprint for Bioterrorism
Regardless of the source of the coronavirus, it is now a roadmap for future bioterrorism. The damage has been quick and enormous — much greater than 9/11 — and worldwide. Keep Reading