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The Taliban Takeover Ripples Across Cyberspace as Regional Powers Vie for Influence

Nov 30, 2021 | 10:00 GMT

A computer in Kabul on Oct. 2, 2011, shows a Taliban website.

A computer in Kabul on Oct. 2, 2011, shows a Taliban website.

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As regional countries jockey for influence in Afghanistan, a surge in cyberespionage, a flurry of influence and information operations, and the exploitation of databases and hardware left after the U.S. withdrawal can be expected. ...