Tom Cruise ‘Deepfake’ videos fortell the future of warfare
The Greek tragedian Aeschylus famously wrote: “In war, truth is the first casualty.” Well, in this new era of so-called “hybrid” or “gray zone” warfare, truth is not only a…
This is how secure the US Bullion Depository really is
This inconspicuous building just off the Dixie Highway may not seem too tough — until you realize it’s one of the most secure locations in the world. There’s a reason why “Fort Knox” is synonymous with high-end security.
The U.S. Army po…
6 tips to better secure your home, according to a Navy SEAL
Each year, there are reportedly 2.2 million burglaries that occur in the U.S. alone. That’s one every 15 seconds. Security companies …
6 well-known ways the White House stays secure
The little old building on the back of the $20 bill is known all around the world as the residence and workplace of the leader of the free world. Being said leader is a dangerous prospect: There have been thirty-three known attempts at the lives of …
The New Normal
Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2019, the Honorable Dana Deasy is the Department of Defense chief information officer. With more than 38 years of experience leading and delivering…
U.S. strikes Taliban after Afghan security personnel killed in attacks
The United States has conducted a “defensive” air strike against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand Province after a checkpoint manned by Afghan forces was attacked.
“The US conducted an airstrike on March 4 against Tal…
All it takes to fool facial recognition at airports and border crossings is a printed mask, researchers found
Facial recognition is being widely embraced as a security tool — law enforcement and corporations alike are rolling it out to keep tabs on who’s accessing airports, stores, and smartphones.
As it turns out, the technology is fallible. R…
Coast Guard starts the new fiscal year with big narco sub busts
After several years of increases, Coast Guard seizures of cocaine at sea declined slightly during fiscal year 2019, but that fiscal year ended and the 2020 fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1, 2019, and runs to Sept. 30, 2020, began with major busts.…
This is why so many companies are falling victim to hackers
Data breaches appear to be all the more common in recent years, with major firms across industries such as healthcare, social media, and finance falling victim to hackers. And such intrusions are becoming an increasingly costly problem for companies…
US Air Force drones are locked and loaded in new base
A $110 million Nigerien air base constructed by the US will finally begin counterterrorism operations using intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drones after delays due to inclement weather conditions, the military announced on Nov. …