Cyberattacks on Poland surged after election of pro-Ukraine government, NetScout says

The Next Web— Cyber attackers battered Poland after the country's change of government late last year. DDoS attacks at the end of 2023 were nearly quadruple the country’s average, according to cybersecurity firm NetScout's observations. The surge began when the Law and Justice party (PiS) lost its majority in last year's Polish general election. PiS had ruled the country since 2015. It was replaced by a coalition government, which reaffirmed support for Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion. ...

Time—An American Professor Was Hounded Out of Malaysia After Saying Its Pro-Palestinian Government Advocates a ‘Second Holocaust’. Bruce Gilley, a professor at Portland State University, drew anger across Malaysia after likening the country’s pro-Palestinian stance to advocating a “second Holocaust” during a visiting lecture.

The Federalist—U.S. Government Helps Pro-Ukraine Media Spread Propaganda And Silence American Critics. Media outlets organized with substantial funding and direction from the U.S. government have supported censorship, disseminated disinfo, and sought to silence American critics of the war.

uawire.org—NATO may intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine to protect Poland, says ex-defense minister. NATO allies could potentially shoot down Russian missiles flying towards Poland over Ukrainian airspace, the former Polish National Defense Minister and security expert Janusz Onyszkiewicz told Ukrinform. According to Onyszkiewicz, NATO is currently unable to extend its security umbrella over western Ukraine. "However, it’s both possible and necessary to arrange that missiles threatening Polish airspace can be intercepted by Poland's air defense systems from our country. This would require...