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 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |