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The UK Parliament is moving to make "cyber flashing"—the sending of unsolicited genital images—a criminal sex offense under the Online Safety Bill. The legislation aims to protect women and girls from digital harassment, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson committing to the new regulations.
NDAA 2014 Cyber Command and Offensive Military Operations
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2014, specifically HR 3304, was signed by the President on December 26 during a vacation in Hawaii. Sections 932 and 1071 authorize the U.S. Cyber Command to conduct offensive military cyber operations and establish a principal cyber advisor. The act also includes provisions for cyber outreach to small businesses, which is interpreted as a mechanism for the government to protect the intellectual property of the film industry.
Cyber Command Funding and the .mil Domain
General Martin Dempsey testifies about an $800 million budget for US Cyber Command, specifically to defend the ".mil" domain. The hosts express outrage at the high cost for a narrow scope, especially during a sequester. Dempsey mentions that these capabilities include "offensive cyber" and reconnaissance of threat networks external to the United States.
