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William Lai of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, Hou Yu-ih of the conservative Kuomintang, and Ko Wen-je of the centrist Taiwan People's Party registered for the country's Jan. 13, 2024, presidential election, Focus Taiwan reported on Nov. 24.

Taiwan: Three-Way Presidential Race to Bring China Tensions, Cyber Risks

Economics

Members of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative -- which consists of forty-eight countries, the European Union and Interpol -- plan to sign a pledge never to pay ransoms to cybercriminals, Reuters reported on Oct. 31.

Cyberspace: Counter Ransomware Initiative Members to Refuse to Pay Ransoms

North Korea

North Korea may be closing over a dozen diplomatic missions, including its missions to Spain, Hong Kong, Angola and Uganda, seemingly due to funding issues, Reuters reported on Oct. 31.

North Korea: Embassies Close, Catalyzing Arms Trade and Cyber Activity

India

Several opposition members and journalists in India received notifications from Apple indicating that their iPhones might have been targeted by “state-sponsored attackers,” Al Jazeera reported on Oct. 31.

India: Apple Warns Opposition Politicians, Journalists of Potential 'State-Sponsored' Attack on Their iPhones

United States

Environment, Science & Technology

Developers of artificial intelligence systems that pose a serious risk to national security, national economic security, or national public health and safety will need to notify the U.S. government and share the results of a red-team safety review prior to their public release under a new executive order U.S. President Joe Biden will sign Oct. 30, the White House announced in a fact sheet ahead of the order's issuance.

U.S.: AI Executive Order to Impose Notification Requirements on Companies

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The European Union expanded its probe into technology firms under its Digital Services Act, seeking details on the measures TikTok and Meta have taken to stop the spread of disinformation and other "illegal content" such as violent imagery and hate speech related to the Israel-Gaza war, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 19.

EU: Bloc Opens Probe Into TikTok and Meta for Israel-Gaza Disinformation

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Intelligence chiefs from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States warned of national security threats posed by Chinese state-backed hackers who steal intellectual property, or IP, and other sensitive data from companies, The Register reported on Oct. 18.

China: Five Eyes Leaders Warn of China's Intellectual Property Theft Program

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Russia

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Two lawyers for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) published eight rules to help civilian hackers, or hacktivists, comply with international humanitarian law on Oct. 4 in a blog post of the European Journal of International Law.

Cyberspace: Red Cross Lawyers Detail Rules Under International Humanitarian Law for Hacktivists

<p>Individuals, companies, governments and militaries alike all depend on computers. And as is so often the case, these dependencies create vulnerabilities that have made cybersecurity all the more important as proficiencies in cyber warfare and cyber crime improve. That technology constantly improves only adds to the problem of staying safe in the internet age. How governments and their constituents attune themselves to this brave new world will ultimately shape their relationship with the internet &mdash; and with each other.</p>

That technology constantly improves only adds to the problem of staying safe in the internet age.

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How will this executive order impact functioning in AI-reliant companies?

Essential Geopolitics: Biden's AI Executive Order

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U.S. President Joe Biden hands Vice President Kamala Harris his pen after signing a new AI executive order in the East Room of the White House on Oct. 30, 2023.  

Implementation challenges will limit the order's impact, likely leaving a patchwork of compliance regulations that may prompt some U.S. states to look to the EU for guidance.

Reviewing Biden's AI Executive Order and How It Compares to EU Legislation

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Protesters in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, wave Russian and Burkinabe flags on Oct. 4, 2022. 

Many of the drivers that led to the recent coups in the Sahel are present in other African countries, granting Russian-sponsored influence operations more inroads.

Africa's Instability Creates Fertile Ground for Russian Disinformation

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The deluge of false content on X (formerly Twitter) suggests threat actors will be able to easily exploit the social media platform to skew public opinion ahead of major upcoming elections around the world.

X's Struggle to Contain Israel-Gaza Disinformation Bodes Ill for Its Election Preparedness

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A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: The U.S. House Attempts to Elect a New Speaker, a Possible LNG Strike in Australia

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To comply with Beijing's strict data rules, large multinational companies are insulating their Chinese business from their global operations -- something smaller firms will struggle to do.

In China, Growing Oversight Prompts Foreign Firms to Silo Their Operations

Will there be opportunities for companies to hedge against cyber risks? 

RANE Insights: The Future of Cyber Insurance

How will North Korea's cyber strategy continue to evolve?

Essential Geopolitics: An Update on North Korean Cyber Activity

Has recent Russian cyber threat activity crossed the threshold of disruptive activity?

Essential Geopolitics: The Current Direction of Russian Cyber Operations

Forecast Webcast

Join our analysts for this webcast recording exploring key topics identified in RANE’s 2023 Third-Quarter Worldview Forecast.

2023 Third-Quarter Forecast Webcast

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What Q3 security risks should companies expect and prepare for?

Essential Geopolitics: An Overview of RANE's Q3 Forecast

How will AI legislation differ between the United States and the European Union? 

Essential Geopolitics: Recent AI Legislation Efforts 

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SITUATION REPORTS

Taiwan: Three-Way Presidential Race to Bring China Tensions, Cyber Risks

Cyberspace: Counter Ransomware Initiative Members to Refuse to Pay Ransoms

North Korea: Embassies Close, Catalyzing Arms Trade and Cyber Activity

India: Apple Warns Opposition Politicians, Journalists of Potential 'State-Sponsored' Attack on Their iPhones

U.S.: AI Executive Order to Impose Notification Requirements on Companies

EU: Bloc Opens Probe Into TikTok and Meta for Israel-Gaza Disinformation

China: Five Eyes Leaders Warn of China's Intellectual Property Theft Program

Cyberspace: Red Cross Lawyers Detail Rules Under International Humanitarian Law for Hacktivists

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