Cyberattacks
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AcidRain Malware and Viasat Network Downtime in Ukraine: Assessing the Cyber War Threat
Russia's disruption of the Viasat network in Ukraine should be a wakeup call for policymakers.
Empowering Security Researchers Will Improve Global Cybersecurity
China's response to a software vulnerability last year sparked concerns for "white hat hackers." A deep dive into the tangled regulatory world of security researchers and how improved…
Expert Backgrounder: NATO Response Options to Potential Russia Cyber Attacks
Top cyber law expert explains NATO member states' legal options in event of different forms of Russian cyber attacks in wake of Ukraine invasion.
On Ransomware, Cyber Command Should Take a Backseat
As concerns about ransomware grow, U.S. policymakers must resist temptations to over-militarize the U.S. response, instead developing cyber capabilities across a range of federal…
International Law’s Role in Combating Ransomware?
International law has an important role to play in cyberspace, but with regard to the ostensible rules of sovereignty and cyber due diligence, the United States should continue…
Three International Law Rules for Responding Effectively to Hostile Cyber Operations
Express endorsement of three legal policy positions would go far in ensuring the door to effective cyber responses is open.
Four Key Takeaways from the Senate’s Cybersecurity Confirmation Hearing
There were approximately 65,000 ransomware attacks last year in the United States, and that number doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Over the past few weeks, cybersecurity has…
It’s Time for Congress to Push Companies to Come Forward on Hacks
The United States can’t address cyber threats from sophisticated nation State actors like Russia and China if it doesn’t know about them.
Hack-to-Patch by Law Enforcement Is a Dangerous Practice
Recent so-called hack-to-patch activity by law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent for the global business community. Serious security, technical, and policy drawbacks emerge…
We’re From the Government, We’re Here to Help: The FBI and the Microsoft Exchange Hack
In a recent operation, the FBI removed malware from hacked Microsoft Exchange servers, and only attempted to notify the servers’ owners after the fact. This approach is almost…
One Thousand and One Talents: The Race for A.I. Dominance
Introduction The March 2016 defeat of “Go” world champion Lee Sedol by DeepMind, Alphabet’s artificially intelligent AlphaGo algorithm, will be remembered as a crucial turning…
Germany’s Positions on International Law in Cyberspace Part II
Germany issues major statement on use of force and International Humanitarian Law in cyberspace, analyzed here by leading expert Professor Michael Schmitt.