With global market giants such as Harris Corporation and Rayzone to contend with, and tough competition on the home front from specialty vendors including cellXion, how does a comparatively small player like Pro-Solve International not only survive but make a strong “go of it” selling IMSI catchers? In a crowded field, Pro-Solve distinguishes itself with a trio of assets: … [Read more...]
FinFisher FinSpy – Malware’s Hardest Working Rootkit Infection
In reviews of how FinFisher FinSpy, The Hacking Teams’s RCS and similar “ethical malware” programs work, the discussion generally begins with the statement, “They plant malware on a device to take control” and ends with a list of all the capabilities that derive therefrom. All fine and well, but what are the steps leading up to the malware plant that make it successful? And how … [Read more...]
The Fall of Arab Spring – Military Rule in the Middle East
The Fall of Arab Spring in Egypt illustrates the enduring allure of military government in the region: stability and protection of the people. During the recent visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to the U.S., liberal media exploded with negative coverage of President Trump’s meeting with “the worst military dictator in Egyptian history.” El-Sisi was generally … [Read more...]
Dominator: Elbit Systems Airborne and Ground Surveillance
Elbit Systems’ creation of Cyberbit - where it houses the NICE Systems intelligence assets acquired in May 2015 - tends to foster the impression that the parent company’s range of ISS solutions is confined to that group only. It is essential to remember that Elbit Systems, a division of Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI), is first and foremost a military contractor. The … [Read more...]
State of Entropy – Allot Communications DPI and Analytics
When launched in 1996, Allot Communications of Israel seemed like a hot company with a surefire product: DPI that supported needs of a diverse client base, whether or enterprise and CSP network performance, network security – or fast packet inspection and analysis by law enforcement and government intelligence. As an early market entrant, Allot was ahead of the pack, and … [Read more...]