Drones, computers new weapons of US shadow wars

After a decade of costly conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, the American way of war is evolving toward less brawn, more guile.

After a decade of costly conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, the American way of war is evolving toward less brawn, more guile.

For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.
WASHINGTON—The Pentagon on Thursday revealed that in the spring it suffered one of its largest losses ever of sensitive data in a cyberattack by a foreign government. It is a dramatic example of why the military is pursuing a new strategy emphasizing deeper defenses of its computer networks, collaboration with private industry and new steps [...]
A major defense contractor says it sustained a “significant and tenacious” cyber attack but kept its secrets safe. Lockheed Martin and the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Saturday night that the contractor had come under a cyber attack. Chris Ortman, speaking for Homeland Security, says his agency and the Defense Department are trying to determine [...]