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Cyber

In 2011, McAfee Sees More Cyber Attacks On Social Media, Mobile Devices

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Monday, January 10th, 2011

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In its annual prediction of cyber threats for the New Year, software security firm McAfee [MFE] believes there will be an increase of attacks on social media services, mobile devices, Apple's [AAPL] operating system, as well as threats from more sophisticated botnets, and viruses that increasingly appear to look as legitimate e-mails and files. "We've seen significant advancements in device and social network adoption, placing a bull's-eye on the platforms and services users are embracing the most," Vincent Weafer, senior…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]