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Pentagon Timed Venezuela Blackout for Early Morning to Capture Maduro and Limit Civilian Harm

U.S. military planners timed a cyberattack that cut power across large parts of Caracas in the early hours of Jan. 3 to support a pre-dawn raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro while limiting risks to civilians, according to a new report.

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‘You’re either feckless or complicit!’ Hegseth refuses to say if Laura Loomer was consulted on General Haugh firing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was accused of being either “feckless or complicit” for firing U.S. Cyber Command head Gen. Timothy Haugh at the urging of far-right activist Laura Loomer, a rabid supporter of Donald Trump who has the ear of the president.

The Independent UK

Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil - Roll Call

Some Democrats said they are unhappy about a hal to U.S. cyber operations and planning against Russian threats.

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Democrats decry dismissal of NSA director Tim Haugh

Lawmakers say dismissing head of US Cyber Command puts country at risk at a time of ‘unprecedented cyber threats’

The Guardian - US

Democrats criticize Trump’s firing of National Security Agency director - Roll Call

Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was ousted after President Donald Trump met with right-wing activist Laura Loomer.

Roll Call

Trump Fires NSA Director Timothy Haugh After NSC Shake-Up Tied To Laura Loomer

Haugh was not involved in the controversial Signal group chat about a military operation in Yemen, but testified last week before the House Intelligence Committee about the risks of using Signal for sensitive discussions.

International Business Times

Five Eyes "cannot replace US intel in Ukraine", claims former US Cyber Command Chief

The US took a ‘step back’ from intelligence sharing with Ukraine, so can Five Eyes step up?

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U.S. pauses cyber-offense activity against Russia as Trump tries to end Putin's war on Ukraine, reports say

The pause that Hegseth ordered is meant to remain in effect while negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine are ongoing, the Washington Post reported.

Fortune

Schumer says cyber operations pause against Russia gives Putin ‘free pass’

Top Democrat calls Trump’s move to retreat from fight against Russian cyber threats ‘a critical strategic mistake’

The Guardian - US

Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says

Measure appears to be an attempt to encourage Russia to join talks to end its war of aggression in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Openai Appoints Former U.S. Cyberwarrior To Board

Retired Gen. Paul Nakasone appointed to OpenAI board for cybersecurity expertise and leadership enhancement.

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OpenAI appoints former top US cyberwarrior Paul Nakasone to its board of directors

OpenAI has appointed a former top U_S_ cyberwarrior and intelligence official to its board of directors, saying he will help protect the ChatGPT maker from “increasingly sophisticated bad actors.”

The Independent UK

US National Security Agency unveils artificial intelligence security centre

NSA Director Paul Nakasone says US has advantage in AI development but capabilities can not be ‘taken for granted’.

Al Jazeera

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections

President Joe Biden has chosen a new leader for the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, a joint position that oversees much of America’s cyber warfare and defense

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James Stavridis: The US military needs to create a Cyber Force

Two disturbing incidents roiled the cyber seas last week, one foreign and one domestic. They both strengthen the case — which was already convincing, and which I have been making for almost a decade now — for the creation of a U.S. Cyber Force.

The Independent UK

Official: Russia, Iran turmoil limited meddling in US vote

A senior U.S. military official says Russia's war in Ukraine and anti-regime protests in Iran limited both adversaries' ability to influence or interfere in the recent midterm elections

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House appropriators back more than $15 billion for cybersecurity

WASHINGTON — House appropriators in June finished marking up a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2023 that would altogether provide at least $15.6 billion for cybersecurity efforts across federal departments and agencies.

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House appropriators back more than $15 billion for cybersecurity - Roll Call

House appropriators approved more than $15.6 billion in the 12 spending bills to prevent “increasingly pervasive cyber-attacks.”

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The Independent UK

US Cyber Command team helps Lithuania protect its networks

The Pentagon’s cyber arm says a team spent months working with officials in Lithuania to help protect government networks there from cyberattacks

Tribune News Service

New requests bring military’s ‘unfunded priorities’ above $21 billion

WASHINGTON — Pentagon brass have asked Congress for nearly $1 billion for anti-missile and cybersecurity programs that are not part of President Joe Biden’s budget request, bringing to more than $21 billion the so-called unfunded priorities the armed services and military commands are seeking for fiscal 2023.

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New requests bring military's 'unfunded priorities' above $21 billion - Roll Call

The Pentagon has requested millions in additional funds to bolster antimissile defenses and cybersecurity.

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