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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone
Elite force says US drone brought down in its airspace, but US officials say it was flying in international territory.
Afghanistan releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners without conditions
The Afghan government released 490 Taliban fighters and commanders from its prisons earlier this month, as part of a goodwill gesture to persuade the militant group to come to the table for direct talks with the Ashraf Ghani-led administration.
New Jersey School Tests Weapon Detection Technology
Rancocas Valley Regional High School has been testing weapon detection software made by former U.S. Navy SEALS in hopes it could reduce the chance of a school shooting incident.
New law enforcement hacking tool can unlock most iPhone, Android handsets
The device will be available to law enforcement agencies “on-premise”, meaning they will be able to operate the machine themselves and get the results independently of Cellebrite. The tool promises “access to 3rd party app data, chat conversations, downloaded emails and email attachments, deleted content and more”.
U.S. Special Forces Battle Against ISIS Turns to Containment, and Concern
The extremist group is growing, able to out-recruit its casualties so far, according to military officials. It is well funded by illicit smuggling and other revenue streams. And in the eastern part of the country, Islamic State fighters are waging a war of terrain that the United States military can — for now — only contain, those officials said.
An unlocked door in cybersecurity: The aftermarket
Being able to reach into a vehicle through parts made outside of an automaker’s control represents a new wrinkle in cybersecurity.
A ‘MORBID FASCINATION’ WITH COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL MIGHT LEAD TO ITS SHUTTERING
The 20th anniversary of the massacre has prompted an increase in security concerns as devout “Columbiners” flock to the campus.
Healthcare executives need to make cybersecurity a business priority
Risks associated with Internet of Things, medical devices, third-party vendors, and program management are top of mind for healthcare executives, according to a CynergisTek’s survey.
Tens of thousands of images stolen in US border hack
Images of tens of thousands of people crossing the US border with Mexico have been stolen in a major hack, the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has said.
World’s largest brewer opens Israeli cybersecurity unit as attacks mount
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s largest beer maker, said on Thursday it was opening a cybersecurity unit in Israel to help protect itself from a growing number of attacks.
