CARPE Dronvm: Revolutionizing Drone Defense with Smartphone Technology
A groundbreaking smartphone app-controlled counter-drone solution empowering soldiers to swiftly report and thwart aerial threats.
Cybersecurity
How a Typo Exposed US Military Secrets to Mali: A Lesson in Cybersecurity
In a startling oversight, millions of pieces of sensitive info intended for US defense employees have mistakenly landed in email accounts in Mali.
What Could World War III Look Like? A Prediction
How do you imagine a scenario like World War III? Let’s dive into some hypothetical scenarios through this short piece.
Modern Espionage: Information Warfare in the Digital Age
As technology advances, espionage evolves. Explore the challenges of modern cyber espionage and effective countermeasures in the digital age.
Inglis Exits National Cyber Director Role, Uncertainty Looms Over Digital Defense Strategy
Chris Inglis’ imminent departure as National Cyber Director raises concerns about the nation’s cybersecurity landscape, prompting urgent calls for a successor to ensure continuity and effective execution of the national cybersecurity strategy.
Pentagon Official Resigns Saying US Cybersecurity Is No Match for China, Calling It ‘Kindergarten Level’
“We have no competing fighting chance against China in 15 to 20 years. Right now, it’s already a done deal; it is already over in my opinion,” Chaillan said.
Ransomware Cyberattack Shuts Down Colonial Pipeline
As infrastructure becomes more reliant on cyberspace it also becomes more vulnerable to cyberattacks as the attack on Colonial Pipeline shows.
This Week on SOFREP: Limiting Drone Strike is a Distraction from the Real Problem
Why doing away with the 2001 AUMF and limiting drone strike capabilities is a distraction from the real issues facing national security.
Bytes Over Bullets: New Military Tech and How It’s Changing War
Kinetic conflict is still part of the military’s mission, but an emerging digital “battlefield” is driving a wave of new military technology.
SOF Hack: How to Keep Your Passwords Safer and Never Forget Them
Digital security is important now more than ever, but most people fumble the very first step: creating — and remembering — secure passwords.
Here’s how criminals hack your accounts and ruin your life
At SOFREP, we’re passionate about digital security and privacy. Nick has done an amazing job covering the specifics of encrypted communications. I have attempted to provide an overview of how to establish secure comms in a manner that enables one to rely on commercially available “military-grade” encryption. Our aim is to enhance privacy, protect civil […]
The Fusion Analyst: An intro to all source intelligence and analysis
“Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called “The Pledge.” The magician shows you something ordinary: a deck of cards, a bird or a man. He shows you this object. Perhaps he asks you to inspect it to see if it is indeed real, unaltered, normal. But of […]
