Tag Archive for: "North Korea"
Cyber wrap

The fallout from the WannaCry ransomware incident continued this week. ShadowBrokers, who released the Eternal Blue exploit used by the WannaCry ransomware, have announced a new program where members will gain access to new vulnerabilities …

Ballistic missiles and the ‘½ rule’

North Korea’s ballistic missile tests are indeed a roller-coaster ride. After a string of failures in its recent ballistic missile testing program, with some missiles failing almost immediately after launch, last Sunday it conducted what …

Intercontinental ballistic missile defence is futile

Australians need to face reality. There’s no viable defence against ICBMs fitted with nuclear warheads. If North Korea develops this technology it will have the capability to devastate cities in South Korea, Japan, Australia, the …

Changing course on the Korean peninsula

The Korean peninsula’s deservedly been labelled a ‘flashpoint’ for well over a half a century but flare-ups in tension appear to be happening more frequently. Under the Trump administration, Washington’s seemingly more inclined to allow …