WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Islamist hackers took their fight to the target-rich environment of the Internet years ago. Thanks to its low barriers to entry, the cyber environment has proven itself to be one of the most efficient asymmetric tools for Islamist terrorists to incite hatred and violence, and plan and carry out attacks.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama stated during his election campaign last year that he was committed to protecting the United States and its allies against attacks that employ weapons of mass destruction.

WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- Where does the future lie for the private military industry? Those who watch the industry closely have noted it tends to migrate periodically. In the beginning, mirroring human evolution, the industry emerged in Africa, and now it is returning there in a big way.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. government has failed to take steps to prevent terrorists from getting the ingredients needed to make truck bombs, the New York Times said Tuesday.