New Anti-Terror Tools Sought in Encrypted Messaging
France and Germany are insisting makers of encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram to help governments monitor communications among suspected extremists.
Privacy advocates argue that...
Data Aggregation Analysis for Customs and Border Authorities
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded ManTech International Corporation a prime contract to develop a joint service-oriented architecture prototype integrating operational data...
Removing Chemical Weapons From Libya – Is It Possible?
By Arie Egozi
Sources in Israel evaluate that some of the chemical weapons held by the Kadhafi regime in Libya are already at the hands...
In-Flight Security Officers on board US-Cuba Flights
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that the United States and Cuba have reached an agreement which will allow federal air marshals on board...
3-D Printer Plastic Firearm Confiscated in Airport
Airport screening agents at Reno’s International Airport in Nevada confiscated a plastic handgun produced with by a 3-D printer from a man’s carry-on luggage....
Russian Air Force Deploys in Syrian Base
Russia plans to turn the Hmeymim base in Syria into a fully operational facility for its armed forces. The air base began operations in...
Better Communication for First Responders
First responders often have trouble communicating with each other in emergencies. They may use different types of radios, or they may be working in...
Anti-Terror Patrols on UK-France Ferries
In the wake of several terrorist attacks in European countries, including France, armed French police have begun patrols on cross-Channel ferries in a bid...
New Publication: US Drone Anti-Terrorist Attack Policy
The White House has released an edited version of President Barack Obama's once-secret policy on using drone aircraft to combat terrorists around the world,...
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...
What Could be Detected with Bogus Bomb Detectors?
Pakistan continues to use bogus bomb detectors ADE-651 to guard its vital facilities such as airports and government installations despite being officially banned last...
Drones Fitted with Cameras in Service of Crime
UK Police are having to investigate the rise in the number of crime reports involving commercial drones.
An investigation by The Independent has found...
Failure on the Gaza Border
By Arie Egozi
The advanced technological array installed along the border fence with Gaza did not prevent the infiltration, two days ago, of a Palestinian...
UAV and Video Analytics Technologies for Olympics Safety
Securing the Olympic events in Rio encompasses the use of various technologies, according to SourceSecurity.com. Among them:
UAVs geofencing software - Leading drone maker...
Cell Phones in Israeli Prisons – Useless for Terrorists
The Israeli prison service decided to install cell phone jammers in two prisons that are used for holding Palestinian terrorists.
Sources said today that this...
Drones Use Face Recognition Technology
A new innovation program was revealed during a Menlo Park, California conference. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials told technology entrepreneurs that the DHS...
One Monitor Instead of Five: New Security Technology
In a tense election year and a summer of protests, ensuring the safety of people in and around the political conventions is crucial.
To help...
Software for Hazardous Chemicals Identification Developed
Edinburgh University scientists have developed a software technique for detecting hazardous chemicals which could boost homeland security and illicit substance detection. The software instantly...
How to Curtail ISIS Influence through Social Media?
It seems that the eight-month US strategy to curtail the Islamic State terror group's success in cyberspace was not effective. U.S. officials admit it...
New Technology Will Stop Vehicles Posing a Threat
A new EU-funded project has demonstrated a prototype device that can control and stop non-cooperative vehicles posing a threat, by disrupting the functioning of...
Anti-Drone Rifle Serves US Troops in Iraq
The advent and proliferation of small, cheap drones has had a lasting effect on the battlefields of the 21st century, where the devices have...
Lack of Security Cameras at Airports Criticized
US Senator Charles Schumer called on federal authorities to probe security at New York airports, pointing to a recent report that highlights security “blind...
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Why AI Coding Agents Are Triggering Cybersecurity Alarms
Autonomous AI agents are becoming increasingly capable of writing code, installing software, modifying files, and interacting with operating systems with minimal human supervision. These...
