It’s illegal for Australians to answer Ukraine’s call to join its global cyber militia and defend against online Russian aggression. But the government could (carefully) legalise it if it wants to.
Russian forces have the capability to jam signals from satellites, affecting communications and navigation.
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From jamming satellite signals to spreading disinformation, Russia’s military has sophisticated technologies it’s bringing to the battlefield in Ukraine.
Further cyber exploitation of Ukraine could cause citizens immense distress at this critical moment.
Defending against cyberattacks increasingly means looking for patterns in large amounts of data – a task AI was made for.
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Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key cybersecurity tool for both attackers and defenders.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, right, signed decrees recognizing the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics on February 21, 2022.
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Russia sent troops to two Moscow-allied breakaway regions in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin recognized the regions’ independence. Five stories provide background to the growing conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks through a hall in the building housing Russia’s GRU military intelligence service.
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Troop buildups and diplomatic negotiations highlight the threat of a major land war in Europe. In cyberspace, Russia has been attacking Ukrainian infrastructure and government operations for years.
Geoengineering aims to intervene in Earth’s climate to fight global warming.
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Russia has been developing sophisticated hybrid warfare tactics for some years now.
The Department of Justice indicted six officers of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service in October 2020 on charges of hacking and deploying malware.
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Russia probably has the means to attack US electrical grids and otherwise create havoc but probably won’t go that far. Instead, watch for disinformation aimed at undermining the US and NATO.
Resistance: a Ukrainian reservist during a military exercise at a training ground near Kiev.
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With the failure of talks, a Russian incursion into Ukraine has become more likely. But any invasion would face fierce resistance.
Our critical infrastructures are growing increasingly complex as the number of devices and connections in these systems continues to grow.
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Switching web service providers and providing almost $40 million from the federal budget means the census 2021 website should be safe from crashing at the crucial time this evening.
Security experts can provide valuable information on vulnerabilities that could be exploited in cyberattacks.
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Co-ordinated cyberattacks can create massive disruptions to infrastructure and supply chains. New treaties are needed to prevent cyberwarfare, but it’s challenging to predict technological advances.