Undersea internet cables face new threats

With undersea cables linking the world's continents, recent incidents involving foreign vessels raise questions about their security. Chris Krebs, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director, weighs in on the growing threats.

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Protecting undersea cables from sabotage without triggering a storm

A measured response is needed that strengthens resilience without adding fuel to an already volatile geopolitical environment.
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Schools facing new AI threat of fake nude images of students

"60 Minutes" uncovered nearly 30 incidents in U.S. schools where AI-generated nudes of minors are being created and shared. Tech gaming and culture reporter William Antonelli joined CBS News to ...
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Suspected sabotage of European undersea cables shows just how vulnerable these critical lines are to attack

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Lawmakers face deepfake threats

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of ...
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MSNBC ratings collapse postelection, Fox News surges as cable faces an uncertain future

Viewers have fled left-leaning MSNBC since Vice President Kamala Harris lost the general election to former President Trump on Nov. 5. The audience for the Comcast-owned channel is down 46% ...
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NATO Considers Aquatic Drones to Protect Undersea Internet Cables

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Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats

New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter

Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.
BBC News - Dec. 3
UK facing ‘widening gap’ in ability to fight cyber threats, warns top agency

Number of incidents at top end of scale of severity tripled last year, including attack that took down London hospitals
Financial Times - Dec. 3

Undersea internet cables face new threats

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