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From nukes to hacks: US and Russia to create a 'red phone' secure hotline for cyber attacks

From nukes to hacks: US and Russia to create a 'red phone' secure hotline for cyber attacks Created by MG1 on Apr 30, 2012

The Nuclear Risk Reduction Center (NRRC) was established in 1988 by the US State Department to provide a direct line of communication between the US and Russia. It was designed to prevent things like space launches from being misconstrued as acts of aggression; an obvious necessity for two nations that have nuclear weapons pointed at one another. However, times are changing, and these days the NRRC looks to be taking on a new role — by providing a channel for discussions about cyber attacks. »read more

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