INSS Global Cyber Review – October 2013
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Hacking U.S Secrets, China Pushes for Drones plan
The NY Times published on September 20, 2013 that for approximately two years, hackers based in Shanghai...
Israeli Offers an Advanced Aircraft to the U.S. Army
An American company owned by Israeli Abraham Karem offers an advanced tiltrotor the U.S. army.
Karem Aircraft is owned by, an aviation expert who designed...
U.S. Drones to Monitor North Korean Skies
Next year the U.S. military will begin flying Global Hawk (UAS) unmanned air surveillance systems from Japan on missions to monitor North Korea, as...
A Few Thoughts on the Situation in Israel
They're even smarter than we thought. This time the Iranian in more elegant robes is rebuking the one who appeared in the U.N. General...
The Definition of Terror: A Fundamental Counter-Terrorism Measure
By Boaz Ganor
For the past 30 years, I have been calling for the adoption of an international definition of terrorism. I have done and...
Nigeria Hosts International Naval Exercise
The Nigerian Navy is hosting the combined exercise called African Winds, a program of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) security co-operation program of U.S....
Hassan Rouhani and the Spiritual Leader: A New Style of Negotiations
By Ephraim Kam
Within just a few short weeks, using a sophisticated, complex, low cost move (the cost included having eggs and shoes thrown at...
Chinese Satellite Grabs Another Satellite in Orbit
A Chinese satellite used a robotic arm to capture another in space as part of a covert weapons program, according to a news report...
Tanzania Wants to Use UAS in Anti-Poaching Ops
The Tanzanian government says it is considering proposals from private American conservationists who are offering to help the country fight endemic rhino and elephant...
A New Company Enters the Access Control Market
Network camera provider AXIS Communications is now also a provider of network access control.
On the opening day of the ASIS International show in Chicago,...
Cyber Security Survey: Companies Fear Advanced Attacks
Almost half of the companies who took part in an IDC global information security market survey (Worldwide Security Products Survey) believe that highly advanced...
NASA Preparing to Launch 3-D Printer into Space
First there were printed guns, and now the 3D printer itself is on its way to space.
NASA is preparing to launch a 3-D printer...
Colombia has Shown Interest in an Israeli MRAP
The MKII Zibar Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) developed by Zibar in Israel has been demonstrated to the Colombian Army and Marine Corps, reportedly arousing...
Air Forces Train to Handle Terrorism
A live counter-terrorism exercise dubbed Vigilant Skies 2013 was conducted a few days ago, in order to test the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) Cooperative Airspace...
Turkey Angers the U.S. by Offering Helicopters to Pakistan
Turkey is aggressively lobbying to give T-129 attack helicopters to Pakistan to replace its aging AH-1F fleet and is prepared to agree to generous...
India Will Use New Mini-Drones to Guard its Borders
Stepping up surveillance along the tense border of China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is equipping its troops with hand-held drones. It has floated...
Systems in Action – Live Demonstrations Make all the Difference
When arguing for and against participating in Defense and Homeland Security related events (expos, conferences, exhibits) from a marketing point of view there are...
Russian Official: Russia Unprepared for Space Alien Invasion
A Russian military space official admitted Wednesday that the country will be powerless to act should Earth become the target of an interplanetary attack.
According...
Despite Budget Cuts, There’s Still Hope for Defense Electronics Suppliers
Despite the doom and gloom associated with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget cuts, market analysts see silver linings for defense electronics suppliers...
Al Qaeda Plot Leak Undermined U.S. Intelligence
The recent disclosures about the U.S. intelligence agencies are causing more damage as time passes.
As the nation’s spy agencies assess the fallout from disclosures...
Cyber security report: Social networks – a favorite target for hackers
IBM published its midyear information security risks report for the first half of 2013. The report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by organizations, who...
Analysts: DHS Budget Shows Government Doing More With Less
The 2014 funding request from the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows a number of program cuts. Emphasizing the Secretary of Homeland Security's...
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