nation-state actors
Coverage of nation-state actors in the Nexus archive.
- When the Caller Knows Your Name: Cyber Fraud, Banks, and What America Can Do About It
Cyber fraudsters use AI and stolen data to trick victims into authorizing fund transfers, with organized groups like nation-state actors and criminal gangs driving the rise in scams. The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $16 billion to fraud in 2025, including $3.5 billion from imposter scams targeting bank customers.
- Corporate Cybersecurity Is the New Frontline of National Security
The article argues that corporate networks have become the primary battleground of national security, with private companies now direct participants in conflict rather than peripheral actors. Modern adversaries employ 'Synthetic Asymmetry'—using inexpensive, networked technologies to achieve disproportionate impact against corporate infrastructure that nations depend on. The piece contends that most corporations remain underprepared for this reality, treating cybersecurity as a cost center rather than a national security imperative.