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Homeland Security

Most Denial of Service Attacks Targeted U.S. In Late 2007, Symantec Report Say

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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

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More than 50 percent of denial of service attacks were targeted against computers in the United States in the second half of 2007, according to a new report by the computer security firm Symantec [SYMC]. Governments are the top sector for the denial of service attacks, which are essentially meant to shut down computer systems and networks, according to the report, Government Internet Threat Security Report, which is published twice a year. The wide ranging report analyzes attack activity that…

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 […]