Latest Electronic warfare Stories
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports – Your Universe Online The group which unleashed the Hydraq or Aurora Trojan horse against Google and 34 other companies in 2009 has also been linked to attacks that have compromised systems at defense contractors, human rights organizations, and other groups, according to one computer security firm. In a report released on Friday, Symantec officials revealed that they had been monitoring the group's activities and discovered that they had used "a...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In order to support the local Phoenix community and the national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) initiative, the Association of Old Crows (AOC) reached out to Edison Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona. Edison is a public Smart Showcase School serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students that utilizes technology as a tool to improve student performance and teacher effectiveness. Edison...
John Neumann for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The US Air Force (USAF) is looking for a few good nerds as it has been tasked with protecting America’s world wide web. The purview of the USAF includes low-earth orbit, and it has a group known as Space Command who oversee its orderly and peaceful use. Since cyberspace includes the word space, logically, the Air Force should oversee its protection. This is the Pentagon we are talking about so just go with it. Kaspersky Lab...
LONDON, August 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently released findings of a survey conducted by Defence IQ indicate that only 35% of the public have faith in the cyber defence strategy devised by their national government. The global survey, undertaken ahead of the 2012 Cyber Defence Forum taking place in Prague from October 23-25, sought to discover the most current trends in action and perception when it comes to both personal cybersecurity measures and overall confidence...
WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CounterTack, the industry's first and only provider of in-progress cyber attack intelligence and response solutions, today revealed findings of an independently commissioned study, which shows organizations are ill-prepared to detect and stop advanced, targeted attacks. One hundred information security executives at enterprise organizations with revenues greater than $100 million were surveyed in the company's "Cyber-readiness Reality...
"The Future of Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Regions" ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Old Crows (AOC) hosts the 2(nd) AOC Global Connections EW Asia Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 27/28. Themed "The Future of Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Regions," this event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel and Conference center. The AOC brings internationally renowned Electronic Warfare (EW)...
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $51.7 million contract for low rate initial production of the Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2. The contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to more than $105 million. RAM Block 2 features enhanced kinematics, an evolved radio frequency receiver, a new rocket motor, and an upgraded control and autopilot system. "This...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Old Crows (AOC) host the 49th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Themed, "Arming the Spectrum Warrior," this event held at the Phoenix Convention Center September 23-26, brings together experts in the fields of Electronic Warfare (EW), Offensive Cyber Operations, and Information Operations (IO). These experts provide insight and facilitate professional discussions that allow...
DALLAS, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report "Cyber-Security Market - Global Forecast & Trends (2012 - 2017) by Advanced Technologies, Geographical Analysis & Competitive Landscape'', published by MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), the Cyber security market is expected to reach $120.1 billion by 2017 at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2012 to 2017. Browse More than 100 market tables and an in-depth TOC on...
FAIRFAX, Va., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems today announced that Edward A. Timmes, Jr. has joined the company as vice president of its Intelligence Systems business in its Cyber Systems division. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). Timmes will lead an organization focused on providing customers, partners and teammates with innovative solutions designed to harden systems,...
