Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) News

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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates AI System Using Existing 5G Networks to Track Drones as Pentagon Expands Counter-Drone Priorities

Lockheed Martin and partners including Verizon, NVIDIA, Keysight Technologies, ODC and Astris AI demonstrated NetSense, which uses radio-frequency signals from existing 5G cellular networks and artificial intelligence to detect and track low-altitude unmanned aircraft. Separately, the Pentagon’s counter-drone group is prioritizing defenses for 46 U.S. sites.

Breaking Defense

US Space Command warns directed-energy and cyber weapons could disable satellite constellations

Lt. Col. Rick Zellman, deputy commander of US Space Command, identified directed-energy weapons, cyberattacks and strikes on communications hubs as potential means of disabling large satellite constellations. His remarks underscore both the vulnerability of space-based networks and the emerging military interest in laser systems.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Delta Investigates Suspected Spoofed Wi-Fi Network on Las Vegas–Atlanta Flight After DEF CON

Delta is investigating an unauthorized wireless network reportedly broadcast as “Delta WiFi Fast” aboard flight DL591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Aug. 10, after the city hosted DEF CON. The airline said the incident did not involve a hack of aircraft systems, according to the reports.

eVTOL Insights

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Joby Aviation to acquire Resonant Sciences for $500 million, creating dedicated defense unit

Joby Aviation will acquire Ohio-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding beyond its commercial eVTOL program. Resonant’s radio-frequency, sensing, mission-system and stealth capabilities will form Joby’s dedicated defense business, which is expected to be established following the deal’s anticipated 2027 closing.

Via Satellite

Resecurity joins Space ISAC as a cybersecurity threat-intelligence and digital-risk member

Resecurity has become the latest cybersecurity company to join Space ISAC. The firm provides cyber threat intelligence and digital risk protection, expanding Space ISAC’s membership footprint for securing space-related organizations and ecosystems.

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United Airlines sues Homesite Insurance for $5mn over refused payout tied to July 2024 CrowdStrike outage

United Airlines has filed a USD 5 million lawsuit against Homesite Insurance, alleging Homesite—one of eight insurers in UA’s cyber insurance programme—is refusing payment for losses tied to the July 2024 CrowdStrike outage. The suit follows a rejected expected payout and seeks coverage for disruption impacts.

SpaceWatch Global

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ESA, SES and Italian builders expand deep-space and Earth-observation communications capabilities—from quantum-secure ground lin

ESA has tapped Aalyria for a solar-system network-operations center and commissioned an optical ground station in Luxembourg aimed at ultra-secure, quantum-enabled satellite communications. SES will route station data via its O3b mPOWER network ahead of Starlab. Italy’s PRISMA Second Generation hyperspectral mission is moving toward a 2031 launch with Thales Alenia Space and OHB Italia.

Runway Girl

Bluebox unpacks Blueview into Blueview Cloud to deliver connected-jet digital services via IFC

Bluebox is shifting its Blueview software suite to a cloud offering—Blueview Cloud—aimed at improving ROI for connected aircraft. The platform routes an airline’s branded portal and digital services through IFC, positioning in-flight connectivity as a channel for customer-facing applications.