When we came across Contego Solutions of Dubai UAE, we were overcome by déjà vu, but couldn’t think why. Contego is a provider of “digital forensics” solutions for mobile, audio, PC and video, that may be used for either cyber or investigative purposes. Clientele include ISS players such as PLATH Group Nexa Technologies, as well as enterprise customers. Contego … [Read more...]
OGSystems – Driving Force Behind Disruptive GEOINT
If you’re in the government contracting business for Defense, Homeland Security or any member of the Intelligence Community, the chances are good that you know, respect and call on OGSystems, a renowned GEOINT “consultant” that broke into the business a decade ago and has been breaking molds ever since. The attractive thing about OGSystems is that they can apply the … [Read more...]
How Serious is Italy’s Crackdown on The Hacking Team? Deadly Serious.
In a recent New York Times article, The Hacking Team claims Italian regulators lifted the export ban on the company’s malware. Don't tell tales. On March 31, 2016, Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) - under orders from the Directorate General for International Trade Policy - banned The Hacking Team from exporting its RCS malware to any country outside the … [Read more...]
Equipment Interference: Ticking Time Bomb of UK’s Investigatory Powers Act
Since passage of the UK's Investigatory Powers Act by Parliament, most attention has focused on the clause requiring ISPs to retain all customer Internet data records for 12 months and allowing LEAs to access the metadata without a warrant. But tucked away in the Parliament's law is a provision far more likely to arouse the ire of device and network hardware manufacturers - … [Read more...]
Airbus Zephyr: Will Solar-Powered Drones Replace Satellite Surveillance?
As 2017 opens, military analysts are contemplating the future of what may prove to be the most exciting aerial surveillance innovation since the satellite and U2: the Airbus Zephyr, a lightweight, solar-powered drone that can soar to 70,000 feet, stay aloft for up to 45 days, evade detection or bad weather, and carry all manner of surveillance equipment. Designed for … [Read more...]