US, Russia Clash Over Cyber-Security

Countries dueling plans could prompt new arms race

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 27, 2009 4:34 PM CDT

(Newser) – The cold war may be going digital, the New York Times reports, as the US and Russia clash over how to combat attacks in cyberspace. Washington has dismissed Moscow’s call for an international treaty, preferring to promote cross-border cooperation in hunting down hackers. “... Read full story »

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