In Cyberweapons Race, Questions Linger Over U.S. Offensive Capability

New York Times by David E. Sanger, John Markoff, Thom Shanker | Apr. 28, 2009 (Special Report)

In a report scheduled to be released Wednesday, the National Research Council will argue that although an offensive cybercapability is an important asset for the United States, the nation is lacking a clear strategy, and secrecy surrounding preparations has hindered national debate, according to several people familiar with the report. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Randy Morrow - Apr 28, 2009 - 12:51 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Randy Morrow (review), Mike Ryan (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Mark Steele (review)
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Apr 28, 2009 - 6:17 AM PDT

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Randy Morrow
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 by Randy Morrow - Apr. 28, 2009

This article points out that the US needs to address many questions in regards to conducting cyber warfare (like is it permissible to attack public type systems, and are pre-emptive strikes ok?). The story is well sourced and relatively informative.

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Kaizar Campwala
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Mike Ryan
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 by Mike Ryan - Apr. 28, 2009

This is an interesting story, but in the end I think readers are left not knowing what to think. Are we really in danger? If so, are the dangers being addressed?

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