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NSA Issues New Warning About Four Critical Patches to Microsoft Exchange Servers -
The National Security Agency (NSA) recently issued a warning to private industry about four zero-day vulnerabilities in...more
4/23/2021
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote ID rule for drones (Part 89) became effective on April 21, 2021. Part 89 will likely increase commercial drone operations while promoting safety and security....more
For the past few years, the main mechanism used by the U.S. against China in the U.S.-Chinese tech war has been Executive Orders limiting (or even banning) certain software and drones manufactured and/or owned by Chinese...more
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GAO Report Identifies Need for DOE to Address Risks to Electrical Distribution System -
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently completed and published a study on electricity...more
4/2/2021
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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard testimony from U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg this week on the Biden Administration’s priorities and plans for national...more
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$50 Million Ransom Demand is Largest Ever -
In what is being reported as the largest ransom demand ever, Taiwanese electronics and computer manufacturer Acer has reportedly been hit with a ransomware...more
3/26/2021
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A lawsuit filed in North Carolina claims that, under the First Amendment, surveyors cannot stop drone operators from selling photos taken from above and making maps....more
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Ironic Justice: WeLeakInfo Users’ Information Compromised -
In the category of “you can’t make this up, but satisfyingly ironic,” it was recently reported that criminals who used the WeLeakInfo database...more
3/19/2021
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This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that on April 21, 2021, the final rules for remote identification (ID) of drones and flights over people and at night will go into effect....more
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Microsoft Releases Additional Resources for Exchange Flaws and CISA Issues Alert -
As we alerted our readers last week, Microsoft announced that its Exchange email servers have been compromised, which is...more
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Microsoft Releases Additional Resources for Exchange Flaws and CISA Issues Alert -
As we alerted our readers last week, Microsoft announced that its Exchange email servers have been compromised, which is...more
3/12/2021
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This week the Pennsylvania Drone Association, the Pittsburgh Drone Masters, and Allegheny County worked together to address Allegheny County Code § 650-2(A), which prohibits the operation of drones in areas not expressly...more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week that it will be working with industry leaders and public stakeholders to develop a traffic management system for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). ...more
2/4/2021
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Big Win for Law Enforcement: Emotet Infrastructure Taken Down -
January 27, 2021, was a BIG win for law enforcement in the efforts to combat cyber crime. U.S. and European law enforcement agencies announced...more
1/29/2021
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Last week, the Executive Order on Protecting the United States from Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) expanded the U.S.-China drone controversy to North Korea, Iran, and Russia....more
1/28/2021
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Further Fall-Out from Russian Hacking of SolarWinds -
U.S. intelligence agencies, including the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity...more
1/8/2021
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued final rules for unmanned aircrafts (or drones) for remote identification and the operation of drones at night and above people....more
Let’s take a look at the lessons learned in 2020 and where the drone industry might be heading in 2021....more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an $182,000 fine to a drone pilot for multiple (continued) violations of Part 107 -at least 26 violations to be more precise....more
Easy Aerial, a provider of autonomous drone-based monitoring solutions, deployed its first autonomous drone security system at the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California this week. This system will provide better...more
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Cyber Exposures Rise During Pandemic -
Although it is logical that cyber-attacks have risen during the pandemic, and there is anecdotal evidence that it is occurring, including our own experience, an...more
12/4/2020
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Texas’ drone law, the “Use of Unmanned Aircraft,” is being challenged by press organizations and photographers for alleged violations of the First Amendment. The law prohibits the capture of images of a person or property...more
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HHS Issues Update to Ransomware Threat Alert to Health Care Sector -
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Division of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) issued a health care and public...more
11/20/2020
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The GEO Group Hit with Ransomware Attack -
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO), a publicly-held company located in Boca Raton, Florida, announced on November 3, 2020, that it is beginning to notify individuals...more
11/6/2020
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While drone deliveries have been tested for medical supplies, e-commerce/package delivery, and even pizza right from the oven, there are other, seemingly endless possibilities for delivery by drone. Recently, Reliable...more