Taking Cybersecurity Seriously

Former government officials warn against complacency on the cyber front
AP

Chinese hackers “bombard” the Pentagon’s computer systems “by the millions each and every day” searching for a point of entry into the sensitive U.S. computing systems, according to officials speaking at an event on cybersecurity on Tuesday.

On the Border

China confirms military exercises near N. Korean border
PLA troops in Shenyang exercises near N. Korea / Source: Chinese Internet

China’s military and defense ministry on Sunday confirmed that military forces in a border region near North Korea conducted live-fire drills amid tensions between North Korea and the United States.

Iran Pivots to Asia

Iranian navy strengthens ties with North Korea
Iranian Navy / AP

A fleet of Iranian warships returned home Thursday following a month long deployment in the Pacific Ocean.