Tag Archives: Weaponized Drone
Threat From Above: How to Stop Hostile Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles — or “drones” as these flying objects more commonly are known — pose a growing danger, cybersecurity expert Kevin Townsend recently warned in a guest post for Avast. The drone category is broad — it includes toys … Continue reading
Man allegedly used drone to pelt ex-girlfriend’s home with bombs
In the aftermath of a breakup, people can lose all reason and taking irresponsible action — whether it be cutting up an ex-partner’s clothes, throwing out their possessions, or scratching their car. In extreme cases, drones, otherwise known as unmanned … Continue reading
Drones + Weapons? FAA Says That’s a No-No
Before you attach a flamethrower or other weapon to a drone, the Federal Aviation Administration is reminding pilots that would be a big mistake. Flying a drone with a weapon on the device is a crime that carries a $25,000 … Continue reading
Researchers warn open sky drone policy poses cybercriminal risk
On Wednesday, academics from Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories revealed the results of a new study which examined over 200 techniques and technologies which are currently in use to detect and disable drones. … Continue reading