Cyberterror leading threat to U.S. security, intelligence chief saysApril 11, 2013 - 21:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The top U.S. intelligence official has said cyberterrorism is the leading worldwide threat to the country's security, Belfast Telegraph reported. James Clapper is director of national intelligence and told Congress on Thursday, April 11 that cyberattacks and cyberspying can damage critical infrastructure like power grids. But in prepared testimony, he said advanced cyber-actors like Russia and China are unlikely to launch such attacks unless they are threatened by conflict. He gave examples like last year's denial-of-service attacks on websites for U.S. financial institutions, and the attack against 30,000 computers at Saudi oil company Aramco, as typical of what is to come. Clapper also said al Qaida and its offshoots will continue to plot attacks on U.S. targets. He warned that the Arab Spring revolt has produced a spike in threats, and that Iran continues to present a danger. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |