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Micro-Robots for Various Applications are Researched | Homeland Security Degrees

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Micro-robotic manipulators with the ability to move in increments far smaller than the width of a human hair might be enlisted for …

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Direct Weather Forecasts for Drone Operators | Homeland Security Degrees

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Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for commercial drone operations in the US stipulates that pilots of unmanned aircraft …

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How to withdraw up to $50,000 in cash from an ATM by using data stolen from EMV cards | Homeland Security Degrees

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Researchers have demonstrated how crooks can make ATMs spit out thousands of dollars in cash in just a few minutes by using data stolen from EMV cards.

When the EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) was introduced, the vast majority of security experts believed solved the problems caused by easy to clone magnetic stripe cards.

EMV chip-equipped cards implement an extra layer of security which makes these cards secure than the magnetic stripe cards.

In reality, also Chip-and-PIN cards are not so complicated to hack, this is what a group of researchers from Rapid7 demonstrated at the Black Hat…

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#BHUSA: Speed is a Key Metric in Security | Homeland Security Degreeshttps://homelandsecurityedus.wordpress.com/2016/08/03/bhusa-speed-is-a-key-metric-in-security/ #BHUSA: Speed is a Key Metric in Security There is a greater focus on speed in security delivery as eyes fall on the information security industry. Kicking off Black Hat USA in Las Vegas conference founder Jeff Moss focused on speed in a year where security has the most attention and eyeballs on us. He said: This is an election year and there is a lot happening from the OPM breach and businesses focused on this and realize their exposure and there is legal attention from CFAA to Wassenaar and they ask us for advic To learn more visit: The post #BHUSA: Speed is a Key Metric in Security appeared first on Homeland Security Degrees. #BHUSA: Speed is a Key Metric in Security

Feds: Homeland Security analyst had parts for explosives at home | Homeland Security Degrees

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A U.S. Department of Homeland Security analyst who entered his agency’s Washington headquarters with a gun and other weapons in June also kept ingredients for explosives at his home in West Virginia, according to court documents. A document detailing a ……

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Technical Brief on BLEVE Explosions for Propane, LPG and Natural Gas Tanks Available | Homeland Security Degrees

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A Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) can occur if a propane, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or a natural gas tank is heated such as when engulfed in a fire, causing buildup of vapor……

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Homeland Security Grants Temporary Amnesty to 8,000+ Syrians in U.S. | Homeland Security Degrees

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More than 8,000 Syrians living in the U.S. were granted temporary amnesty Thursday. The Washington Times reports that Homeland Security is allowing Syrian to remain in the U.S. for up to 18 more months. Secretary Jeh Johnson issued “temporary protected ……

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China – Authorities arrested 10 members of the Wooyun ethical hacking group | Homeland Security Degrees

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The Chinese authorities have arrested 10 members of the popular Wooyun ethical hacking community, including the founder Fang Xaiodun.

Chinese authorities have arrested popular white hats operating in the country, including the founder of one of the larger online ethical hacker community. The reason behind the arrest is still a mystery, the news was reported first by the Chinese website Caixinwang and spread by the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP).

The young hacker, Fang Xai…

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Homeland Security Chief Criticizes Politicians’ ‘Overheated Rhetoric’ Related to Muslims, Immigration | Homeland Security Degrees

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Official Black Hat USA App Allows Spying Attendee Impersonation | Homeland Security Degreeshttps://homelandsecurityedus.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/official-black-hat-usa-app-allows-spying-attendee-impersonation/ Official Black Hat USA App Allows Spying Attendee Impersonation Ah the irony: As the security community gears up for Black Hat USA 2016 a flaw in the official conference app enables attackers to become anyone or spy on attendees. Conference attendees can install the app on their mobile devices to browse the conferences agenda get exhibitor info message attendees schedule events they will attend and participate in a conference-wide Twitter-like activity feed. According to Lookout Security a flaw opens the door to attendee impersonationso To learn more visit: The post Official Black Hat USA App Allows Spying Attendee Impersonation appeared first on Homeland Security Degrees. Official Black Hat USA App Allows Spying Attendee Impersonation