Category Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats

Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats examines the evolving landscape of digital conflict, hybrid warfare, and threat mitigation in an increasingly networked world.
This magazine covers cyber operations, information warfare, digital resilience, and security architectures shaping modern defense and intelligence ecosystems.
Designed for analysts, policymakers, and technology leaders, it delivers actionable insights into how states and non-state actors compete, defend, and adapt in the information age.

The Grid Under Fire: Why Cyber Attacks on Energy and Nuclear Facilities Are a Clear and Present Danger

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Cyber attacks on power grids and nuclear plants are no longer just a distant possibility—they’re happening now. With critical infrastructure increasingly targeted by hackers, the risks extend from economic disruption to national security crises. This article explores the threats, real-world…...

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Unlocking the Viral Unknown: How Protein Analysis and AI Are Revealing a Hidden World of Viruses

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For decades, the study of viruses has been like searching for stars with a telescope that only recognizes familiar constellations. Researchers could detect viruses that resembled known ones—those with genetic sequences already cataloged—but this left an entire universe of unknown…...

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Terahertz Radar: Piercing the Veil on Stealth, Space Debris, and the Battlefield

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For decades, dominance over the electromagnetic spectrum has defined superiority in defense and security. Microwave radars have enabled long-range detection, while infrared sensors have tracked heat signatures. Yet, between these two lies a little-explored region of the spectrum—the terahertz (THz)…...

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Beyond the Heat: Innovative Technologies Driving Sustainability in Industrial Drying and Dewatering

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If you’ve ever watched the smokestacks of a paper mill or felt the intense heat radiating from an industrial dryer, you’ve seen one of manufacturing’s most energy-hungry challenges: removing water. Drying and dewatering processes are the silent giants of industrial…...

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The Invisible Shield: How Technology is Transforming the Fight Against Sniper Attacks

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The Persistent Threat of Sniper Attacks Sniper attacks remain one of the most formidable threats to public safety and military operations. A single concealed shooter, operating from a hidden position hundreds of meters away, can disrupt entire events, terrorize populations,…...

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Supply Chain Security: The Hidden Weak Link in Global Business

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  In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses thrive on global networks of suppliers, vendors, and contractors. These relationships enable efficiency, innovation, and speed—but they also introduce new and often invisible risks. One of the most pressing of these is the supply…...

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Climate-Related Hazards: A Growing Security Risk for Businesses

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  Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a clear and present danger to businesses worldwide. Flooding, extreme heat, drought, and severe storms are growing in both frequency and intensity, creating direct risks to infrastructure, operations, and financial…...

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Cyber Threats and Security Trends in 2025: Navigating the Evolving Digital Battlefield

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Introduction: The Escalating Cyber Arms Race As we move deeper into 2025, cyber threats have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication and global impact. The cost of cybercrime is projected to exceed $10.5 trillion annually, driven by AI-powered attacks, vulnerabilities exposed…...

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Securing the Defense Industrial Base: Supply Chain Resilience Under Fire

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Introduction Global supply chains—moving goods, data, and services—are now as critical to defense readiness as battlefield strategy. But their deep interconnections have made them prime targets for cyber adversaries. Past incidents like SolarWinds showed how a single weak link can…...

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How Quantum Technology Can Accelerate Progress Toward UN Sustainability Goals

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  Introduction – Innovation at the Crossroads of Security and Sustainability The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lay out a bold and urgent blueprint for tackling humanity’s most critical challenges—from ending poverty and hunger to advancing clean energy, protecting…...

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