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Election campaigns in Kerala turn ugly: Cyber warfare, personal attacks and allegations galore – SPECIAL – GENERAL

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the midst of the parliamentary election campaign in the state, which will last only a week, the competition has turned to personal attacks and cyber warfare against candidates, intensifying the already fierce atmosphere.

Former minister and LDF candidate from Vadakara, KK Shailaja, once again came forward yesterday demanding action as cyber attacks escalated. Shailaja alleged in a complaint to the Central Election Commission and the Chief Minister that there is an organized attempt by a criminal gang in the UDF to personally smear her using morphed photos, with the alleged connivance of UDF candidate Shafi Parambil. PM State Secretary MV Govindan accused a section of the media of abetting this.

Meanwhile, Shafi Parambil approached the High Court seeking to halt the fake votes planned by the LDF in Vadakara. Alleging that most of the polling officers and policemen assigned to election duty are Left sympathizers, Shafi also blamed the Panoor bomb blast.

In a petition filed by sitting MP Adoor Prakash in the High Court, the demand is to remove about one and a half lakh double votes in the Attingal constituency. LDF candidate V Joy’s response is that he is being accused out of fear of failure.

BJP targets Tharoor

BJP is targeting Tharoor, citing Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anand’s revelation that Thiruvananthapuram sitting MP and Congress Working Committee member Shashi Tharoor behaved indecently with a woman in a Delhi hotel in October 2022. It was also alleged that media activist Karan Thapar tried to cover up the complaint. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya demanded answers from Tharoor and Thapar. Tharoor’s stance is that the allegation is timed before the election and if the woman has a complaint, she should come forward with proof.

CM responds to Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has accused the Chief Minister and his daughter of corruption, has stated that the culprits will not be spared, which is being interpreted as an indication of internal drama ahead of the elections. Yesterday, the Chief Minister responded that there are clear records of the money transfer between the two companies and no…

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ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. Navy researchers needed open-systems electromagnetic warfare enabling technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. They found their solution from Pacific Defense Strategies Inc. in El Segundo, Calif.

Officials of the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, Va., announced a $17.4 million contract to Pacific Defense on Friday for the Common Sensor Platform for Strategic and Distributed Autonomous Cyber-Electronic Warfare (EW) project.

Pacific Defense will develop an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-enabled common EW sensor-effectuator for future tactical AI, machine learning, cyber warfare, and EW at the tactical edge.

The open-systems hardware and software standard called CMOSS — which is short for C5ISR/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards — will help guide Pacific Defense’s technology development. C5ISR stands for command, control, computers, communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Related: The sensor- and signal-processing challenges of electronic warfare

Pacific Defense will develop distributed AI capabilities such as autonomous cyber-EW effects for use in several vehicles in RF-denied and -intermittent environments; cooperative distributed EW; a web-based smart user interface for mission planning; and command, control, and situational awareness.

Pacific Defense also will build CMOSS-compliant marine electromagnetic warfare ground systems sensors for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Electromagnetic warfare involves high-energy RF and laser weapons.

On this contract Pacific Defense will do the work in El Segundo, Calif.; Pittsburgh; and Fairfax, Va., and should be finished by March 2026. the contract is part of the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (N00014-23-S-B001) for Navy and Marine Corps science and technology.

For more information contact Pacific Defense Strategies online at www.pacific-defense.com, or the Office of Naval Research at www.nre.navy.mil.

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Australia Ramps Up Cyber Defence, Aiming to Shield Against Modern Warfare Threats

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As the world watches the evolution of warfare in the 21st century, a significant shift is taking place down under. In November 2023, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel alongside defence industry officials congregated in Canberra, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s defence history. This gathering, known as the ADF’s Cyber Skills Challenge, is not just another event; it’s a testament to Australia’s commitment to fortifying its cyber-defence capabilities in an era where digital battlegrounds are as consequential as physical ones.

Strengthening the Cyber Frontline

The urgency to bolster cyber-defence mechanisms has never been more critical, especially in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has showcased the extensive use of cyberwarfare. The Australian Department of Defence (DoD), spurred by the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) released in April 2023, is on a mission to overhaul its cyber and information operations. The DSR’s recommendations are clear: to address non-geographic security threats effectively, integrating defence mechanisms for command, control, communications, and computer (C4) networks is imperative. Moreover, centralizing cyber domain capability development and management alongside building a skilled cyber workforce are steps the DoD cannot afford to overlook.

The Path to Cyber Resilience

The ADF’s Cyber Skills Challenge is just the tip of the iceberg in Australia’s comprehensive strategy to navigate the treacherous waters of modern hybrid warfare. With a sizable investment in the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), earmarking $3.4 billion over the next decade, and the initiation of the AUKUS Innovation Challenge focusing on electronic warfare, the momentum is building. These initiatives are complemented by advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and undersea warfare capabilities, underscoring the multifaceted approach Australia is taking to bolster its cyber capabilities and integration with other warfighting domains.

Leadership and Coordination at the Helm

At the heart of this transformative journey is Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness, who…

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DVIDS – News – Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group Host Commemoration For Rosemary S. Wenchel

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Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) hosted a commemoration ceremony for Rosemary S. Wenchel on December 20 at Fort Meade, Md.

During the ceremony Capt. Michael Herlands, commanding officer of NCWDG, presented a portrait of Wenchel to her family that will hang in the lobby of the NCWDG Cyber Foundry, a research and development command for some of the U.S. Navy’s cyber-warfare capabilities.

Friends and family of Wenchel talked about the impact she had on their lives and how she brought out the best in everyone around her.

“Rosemary was an unsung pioneer of naval cryptology and a trailblazer for the cyber discipline within the U.S. National Security establishment,” said Herlands. “She was a prominent member of our NCWDG family for decades and a true inspiration for many of us who continue carrying on her legacy.”

Wenchel’s service to the Navy cyber community began in 1989 as a computer systems programmer at the Naval Security Group. She would spend the rest of her career ensuring the Navy was the dominant force in the cyberspace and information environment.

Between 1995 and 2005 she worked at Naval Information Warfare Activity, finishing her time there as the chief scientist. She would go on to direct cyber capabilities at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.

She joined DHS in 2012 and became the assistant secretary for the Office of Cyber, Infrastructure and Resilience Policy to ensure the U.S. cyber workforce had the tools needed to succeed.

In 2016, she returned to NCWDG as the chief technology officer, providing technical leadership and strategic guidance for the research, development and operational delivery of cyber warfare capabilities. She passed away May 11, 2019.

George Wenchel, husband of Rosemary, expressed how his wife’s deep dedication to the Navy and her strong commitment to her cryptologic and cyber colleagues throughout her career, left the world a better place.

NCWDG serves as the Navy’s Center for Cyber Warfare innovation. For over 30 years, NCWDG has conducted technical research and development to…

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