Larry Wortzel

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The Untold Story Of Chinese Hacking: Outsourcing And Bonuses

WASHINGTON: The People’s Liberation Army regularly outsources its hacking, encouraging and co-opting young Chinese programmers to hack and steal information for the greater glory of China’s ruling elite and the state, Breaking Defense has learned. While very few people will discuss details of the operations, three sources with direct knowledge of the Chinese attacks say […]

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Networks & Digital Warfare

Defense, Deterrence Can Work In Cyberspace, But Don’t Forget Offense

CAPITOL HILL: Maybe cyberspace isn’t as fragile as it’s made out to be. “Relax, Chicken Little, the sky isn’t falling,” said Columbia professor Abraham Wagner. “Protection ultimately is easier than penetration.” Wagner’s argument reverses the conventional wisdom that the attacker always has the advantage online. A forthcoming study by the Cyber Conflict Studies Association, for […]