Information, Security, Virus
Virus Infects US Drones

Virus Infects US Drones

Wired is reporting that a virus has infected the flight systems controlling the Predator and Reaper drone aircraft in the Middle East. The systems have been infected for about two weeks and it appears to be a keylogger-type of virus.…

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Andrew
ces, Information, Special Media, USB
Flir Handheld Pocket Night-Vision Scope

Flir Handheld Pocket Night-Vision Scope

Eric Davidson from Flir Systems shows Todd their latest hand-held pocket night-vision scope. Building on their background in military products, this scope is lighter, smaller and cheaper. Aimed at the outdoorsman (and woman), it runs off a re-chargeable li-ion battery…

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Andrew
Podcast

MagicJack No More Monthly Phone Bill Interview at CES

One of the coolest products I found that is perfect for the traveling military person, someone on the go or even for someone looking to get rid of their monthly phone bill was being demonstrated by a company called MagicJack.…

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Todd Cochrane
Podcast
Dave's Muse, Information, Politics, Science, Security, Services, Software, Technical

Military Internet for Battle Management

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is developing its own, private, computer network and web, a la the Internet and World Wide Web. The new computer network web, called the Global Information Grid (GIG) will provide military commanders a "God's-eye view" of the battle. The GIG will enable real-time digital communication and data dissemination through a familiar technology, similar to the World Wide Web, anytime and anyplace, under any conditions, with requisite security.

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Todd Cochrane