3D Mapping to Locate Survivors in Burning Buildings
Engineers from two universities, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Duisburg-Essen, have developed novel signal processing methods for imaging and material characterization with the aid...
What is IoT and Why is It Related to Security?
IoT is one of the most interesting technological fields today. It is, in fact, the commercialization of a technology developed and used by the...
Wireless Keyboards – a Privacy Risk
Bastille cybersecurity company unveiled a massive vulnerability affecting the vast majority of low-cost wireless keyboards.
Using a new attack that Bastille has named “KeySniffer,”...
Gunshot Detection System Certified by DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has certified a gunshot detection system under the SAFETY Act (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology). The...
US Steps Up Measures Against Nuclear Terrorism
Intelligence analysis shows terrorist groups are actively pursuing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) capabilities, are using battlefield environments to test them, and may be...
Is the US Still Unprepared For an EMP Attack?
The risks of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack simply cannot be overstated. A single powerful charge detonated at a high-enough altitude over the continental...
Face Recognition – No Deed Goes Unnamed
Bad news for criminals who are trying to remain hidden, nameless and faceless. A new technology, reported on Fox News’ site, can predict what...
Next Generation Police Software Revealed
Current police dash cam systems typically only record video or ship the video back to the cloud for analysis. An intelligent in-car video system...
HLS Report: ISIS-Inspired Plots Increasing, Attacks More Deadly
The self proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) has been tied to at least 75 terrorism plots against Western countries, with the United States as the...
Which Technologies would Turn US-Mexico Border Wall Effective?
The American President Donald Trump has announced plans to prioritize pursuing a border wall with Mexico. But will it be effective?
According to aei.org, walls...
Drone Development Holds Unique Landing on Walls Capability
The last few years have seen fixed-wing drones manage all sorts of difficult operations. A new development is seeking to enable drones to take...
Original Approach to Police Anti-Terror Efforts
The Australian police have been trying to target would-be extremists before they conduct a terrorist attack, with the formation of the Fixated Persons Investigations...
Moving Against Civilian UAVs Endangering Aircraft
The administration of the Hangzhou airport in eastern China will use a high-tech solution to keep UAVs at a safe distance. The decision is...
Will body cameras become a standard in the Israeli police?
Body-worn cameras are rather small. Thus, they can be comfortably attached to a shirt pocket, collar, hat, or even specially designed sunglasses. Nevertheless, they...
Leonardo Offers New Intelligence and First Responder UAV
Leonardo’s Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS or UAV) has been selected by two customers in the Middle East and Gulf region. The Falco...
Maintaining Mobile Connectivity at All Costs
The city of Greenville, S.C. is projected to welcome upwards of 100,000 to 500,000 visitors arriving to watch there the solar eclypse. The city’s...
Robotic Tech Will Supply More Dynamic Security
Two companies hope to change the face of security using the interaction of technology and humans. Star River Inc. and Aerotronic have recently announced...
Quadrupt Robot will Climb Over Fences and Detect Mines
Most robots are wheeled or tracked, because of the difficulties and expenses entailed in getting robot legs to animate properly. However, a new medium-sized...
Automated Injury Detection for Law Enforcement
Sometimes, the difference between life and death from an injury can depend on minutes. A device that signals first responders immediately when a law...
iHLS Presents: The Future Unmanned Systems
On September 18th, 2017, iHLS will host its largest event for the 5th time, the Autonomous Vehicle and Unmanned System Salon, AUSַ&R.
One of the...
Technologies to Uncover Emerging Biothreats Sought
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has recently launched the Hidden Signals Challenge, a $300,000 prize competition seeking...
Smart Video Analytics Would Detect Unusual Behavior in Public Transportation
Video analytics methods have emerged as an effective measure of security in public transport hubs, successfully managing the passengers' progress in stations while supplying...
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Anthropic Just Opened the Door to Its Most Powerful AI Yet
As AI models become more capable, developers face a growing challenge: how to make powerful systems widely available without also increasing the risk of...
