In the U.S – Laptops and Cellphones are open for scrutiny
U.S. border agents should continue to be allowed to search a traveler’s laptop, cellphone or other electronic device and keep copies of any data...
Guam is preparing itself to handle terror threats
Representatives from dozens of government, military, aviation and shipping organizations have partnered together to educate and understand threats to airline security and commercial aircraft...
U.S. to Assist Israel in Improving its Missile Defense System
An amendment in the U.S. foreign military aid proposal will add $173 million for U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense programs, including nearly $34 million to...
U.S. – Human Guards Replaced by Robots and Automatic Systems
High-security compounds have traditionally employed security guards to protect buildings and facilities, deter intrusions, and prevent theft, but as budget cuts continue to force...
U.S. Army: Robot Soldiers to Replace Humans
The U.S. army is considering the feasibility of shrinking the size of the brigade combat team from about 4,000 soldiers to 3,000 over the...
Familiar Member of US Navy UAV Fleet Receives Facelift
The U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation, has completed formal lab testing and a successful first flight of an improved software...
IHLS TV – Virus Attacks, Stunner Robots and Crashed Drones
Articles and issues discussed in this episode:
Ransomware virus infects Israeli computer systems
Global security applications market to top 300 million by 2016
Unmanned ground vehicle...
Special Counter-Terror Unit Exposed in Action
Britain's shadowy, top tier counter-terror unit sprung into action during the dastardly van and knife attack on civilians in London on June 3. The...
Hightened Security Measures at International Tennis Chmpionship
Security measures during the Wimbledon Tennis Championship have been increased in light of the recent string of attacks in the United Kingdom.
In Wimbledon Park,...
U.S. Expands Air Force to Defend Borders
Up to 40 planes sought to help halt “the unlawful movement of people” and for other missions.
As tens of thousands of Latin American youngsters...
Tension between China, Canada over hacking incidents
Beijing is not happy that Canada's government is naming and shaming Chinese hackers.
The big news on the television and on the front page of...
ISIS eyeing Mexican border
Online posts show ISIS eyeing Mexican border, says law enforcement bulletin.
A Texas law enforcement bulletin sent out in recent dyas has raised concerns that...
Critical infrastructure in Russia vulnerable to hackers
Cybersecurity experts believe that Russia needs to strengthen the protection of its nuclear power stations and other critical infrastructure facilities and systems from cyber...
U.S Senate: Sophisticated cyberattack tools available underground to anyone
Several federal law enforcement and computer security officials told a Senate panel that increasingly sophisticated malware and other tools designed to infiltrate information systems...
iHLS TV Weekly Report – January 6 2015
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In this weekly report (January 6 2015):
DARPA Taking Inspiration from Birds of Prey to Develop Agile UASs
An Israeli missile...
The international campaign against ISIS
Attacks by the US and the coalition in Syria and Iraq
U.S. and coalition airstrikes in Syria and Iraq continued during the week. This week...
Cold War Foes Sinking Deeper into Syrian Quagmire
Konstantin Bodragin
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter has presented President Obama with a plan to put boots on the ground in Syria and Iraq. According...
China Accused Of Hacking Australia’s Bureau Of Meteorology
Chinese state-sponsored hacking of US computer networks has been a frequent feature in headlines in recent years. In this case, Chinese cyber attackers have...
Germany Pulls Patriot Missile Defense Systems From Turkey
Germany has removed two Patriot missile air defense complexes and 250 personnel from Turkish territory, news agency Anadolu has reported. Berlin had earlier announced...
NSA Didn’t Crack The San Bernardino iPhone – Here’s Why
Is there anything the US National Security Agency can’t do? It can tap undersea fibre optic cables in real time, track the locations of...
Hawaii Gun Owners To Be Placed On Federal Database
Hawaii has become the first US state to place all gun owners – both residents and visitors – in a federal database, CNN reports....
Sniper Rifles Used by Syrian Armed Forces
The Syrian Armed Forces are using the VSK-94 special sniper rifles supplied by Russia. According to TASS Defense, citing Syrian media, "the servicemen of...
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