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China’s Cyberwarfare Capability (China in the 21st Century)

Chinas Cyberwarfare Capability (China in the 21st Century) @ CyberWar: Si Vis Pacem, Para BellumThe government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is a decade into a sweeping military modernisation program that has fundamentally transformed its ability to fight high tech wars. The Chinese military, using increasingly networked forces capable of communicating across service arms and among all echelons of command, is pushing beyond its traditional missions focused on Taiwan and toward a more regional defence posture. This book presents a comprehensive open source assessment of China‘s capability to conduct computer network operations (CNO) both during peacetime and periods of conflict, and will hopefully serve as a useful reference to policymakers, China specialists, and information operations professionals.

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Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence: The Technologies That Are Transforming Them (The Economist)

Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence: The Technologies That Are Transforming Them (The Economist) @ CyberWar: Si Vis Pacem, Para BellumAn in-depth look at Western military technology from the experts at The Economist

Much has been made of the limitations of Western technology when pitted against today’s low-tech insurgencies. Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence: The Technology That is Transforming Themexplores emerging high tech military technologies and places them in the larger context of today’s politics, diplomacy, business, and social issues, arguing that, broadly speaking, defense technologies will continue to provide enormous advantages to advanced, Western armed forces.

The book is organized into five parts: land and sea, air and space, the computer factor, intelligence and spycraft, and the road ahead (which examines the coming challenges for Western armies, such as new wars against insurgents operating out of civilian areas). Comprised of a selection of the best writing on the subject from The Economist, each section includes an introduction linking the technological developments to civilian matters.

  • Looks at new and emerging military technologies, including the Panzerfaust-3, a German shoulder-fired heat-seeking antitank missile, the MPR-500, an Israeli precision bomb, Russia’s Sizzler, an anti-ship missile that can travel 300 kilometers, and many others
  • Explains how military and intelligence technologies are changing the world
  • Edited by Benjamin Sutherland, a writer for The Economist and expert on the social, political, and business implications of new and disruptive technologies

A fascinating look at Western military technologies, Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrenceis essential reading for business readers and history buffs, alike.

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Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime: An Introduction (2nd Edition) @ CyberWar: Si Vis Pacem, Para BellumCompletely updated in a new edition,  this book fully defines computer-related crime and the legal issues involved in its investigation. Re-organized with different chapter headings for better understanding of the subject, it provides a framework for the development of a computer crime unit. Updated with new information on technology, this book is the only comprehensive examination of computer-related crime and its investigation on the market.  It includes an exhaustive discussion of legal and social issues, fully defines computer crime, and provides specific examples of criminal activities involving computers, while discussing the phenomenon in the context of the criminal justice system. Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime 2e provides a comprehensive analysis of current case law, constitutional challenges, and government legislation. New to this edition is a chapter on Organized Crime & Terrorism and how it relates to computer related crime as well as more comprehensive information on Processing Evidence and Report Preparation.

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Malicious Bots: An Inside Look into the Cyber-Criminal Underground of the Internet

Malicious Bots: An Inside Look into the Cyber Criminal Underground of the Internet @ CyberWar: Si Vis Pacem, Para BellumOriginally designed as neutral entities, computerized bots are increasingly being used maliciously by online criminals in mass spamming events, fraud, extortion, identity theft, and software theft. Malicious Bots: An Inside Look into the Cyber-Criminal Underground of the Internet explores the rise of dangerous bots and exposes the nefarious methods of  “botmasters”. This valuable resource assists information security managers in understanding the scope, sophistication, and criminal uses of bots.

With sufficient technical detail to empower IT professionals, this volume provides in-depth coverage of the top bot attacks against financial and government networks over the last several years. The book presents exclusive details of the operation of the notorious Thr34t Krew, one of the most malicious bot herder groups in recent history. Largely unidentified by anti-virus companies, their bots spread globally for months, launching massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and warez (stolen software distributions). For the first time, this story is publicly revealed, showing how the botherders got arrested, along with details on other bots in the world today. Unique descriptions of the criminal marketplace – how criminals make money off of your computer – are also a focus of this exclusive book!

With unprecedented detail, the book goes on to explain step-by-step how a hacker launches a botnet attack, providing specifics that only those entrenched in the cyber-crime investigation world could possibly offer.

Authors Ken Dunham and Jim Melnick serve on the front line of critical cyber-attacks and countermeasures as experts in the deployment of geopolitical and technical bots. Their work involves advising upper-level government officials and executives who control some of the largest networks in the world. By examining the methods of Internet predators, information security managers will be better able to proactively protect their own networks from such attacks.

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Die Kunst der Täuschung.

Die Kunst der Täuschung. @ CyberWar: Si Vis Pacem, Para BellumIn Die Kunst der Täuschungdreht sich alles um die Möglichkeit, jemandes Vertrauen mit Lügen zu erschleichen, um dieses Vertrauen dann zum eigenen Spaß und Vorteil zu missbrauchen. Hacker beschönigen dieses Vorgehen mit der Bezeichnung “soziales hacken” und der wohl bekannteste Hacker, Kevin Mitnick, analysiert in seinem Buch diese Technik mit zahlreichen Beispielszenarien.

Schon die ersten Dutzend Beispiele eignen sich, Sicherheitsbeauftragten von Unternehmen jede Lebenslust zu nehmen. Oft behauptet und mit diesem Buch erneut bestätigt: Menschliches Verhalten und die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen widersprechen sich grundsätzlich. Unternehmen sind dazu da, ein Produkt oder einen Service anzubieten und sind dabei auf freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter angewiesen, um die Produkte oder Services an Frau und Mann zu bringen. Menschen sind sozial orientierte Tiere und brauchen Zuneigung und Anerkennung. Die menschliche Seite der Unternehmenssicherheit kontrollieren zu wollen, bedeutet, jemandem etwas vorzuenthalten. Das ist gleichbedeutend mit der versuchten Quadratur des Kreises.

Angesichts Mitnicks Ruf als Hacker-Guru ist bei einem Angriff der kleinste gemeinsame Nenner für Hacker, die sich der Sozialmanipulation bedienen, der Computer. Die meisten Szenarien in Die Kunst der Täuschung funktionieren ebenso bei computerfreien Organisationen und waren wahrscheinlich schon den Phöniziern bekannt. Die heutige Technik macht es jedoch schlichtweg einfacher. Telefonieren ist schneller als Briefe schreiben und große Organisationen sind gleichbedeutend mit vielen organisationsfremden Kontakten.

Viele der von Mitnick vorgeschlagenen Sicherheitstipps hören sich erst sinnvoll an, bis man darüber nachdenkt, wie man sie denn praktisch umsetzen kann. Denn dann fällt auf, dass wirkungsvollere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen gleichzeitig die Effizienz einer Organisation reduziert. Eine Gleichung, die in der konkurrenzbasierten Wirtschaft nicht aufgeht. Ganz abgesehen davon, dass niemand in einer Organisation arbeiten will, in der das oberste Gesetz “Traue niemandem” heißt. Mitnick zeigt auf, wie leicht Sicherheitsvorkehrungen durch Vertrauen aufs Spiel gesetzt werden. Ohne Vertrauen können Menschen jedoch nicht zusammenleben und -arbeiten. In der Realität müssen sich effektiv arbeitende Organisationen damit abfinden, dass absolute Sicherheit ein Mythos ist und nur bessere Versicherungen einen Ausweg aus dem Dilemma darstellen. –Steve Patient

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