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Australia Says it is Striking Back Against Foreign Cyber Adversaries

The country is reported to have just begun an offensive cyber campaign targeting hackers who are attempting to take advantage of the coronavirus outbreak. Defense Minister Reynolds says that the criminals are not beyond reach of the authorities

IsraelDefense | 9/04/2020

Senior Al-Shabaab Terrorist Killed in US Airstrike

Assessments carried out following the attack confirmed the death of the high-ranking leader, who was said to have held significant positions that facilitated the Somali terror group's violent and harmful activities in the East African region

IsraelDefense | 9/04/2020

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Israel Under Unprecedented Passover Curfew to Flatten Coronavirus Curve

The country's security forces are enforcing a lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19 as the Jewish holiday begins. Prime Minister Netanyahu said earlier this week that the coming days will determine the direction of the epidemic

IsraelDefense | 8/04/2020

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IAI Certified to Convert Boeing 737-800 into Cargo Plane

The approval comes as the demand for cargo flights, which are crucial for the delivery of supplies and equipment, has been rising due to the COVID-19 crisis. IAI's Aviation Group has already delivered the first two converted aircraft

IsraelDefense | 7/04/2020

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COVID-19 Masks Now Mandatory at US Defense Dept Facilities Worldwide

All individuals on defense department property including military personnel, contractors, civilian employees and their family members must wear cloth face coverings as part of efforts to combat the pandemic

IsraelDefense | 7/04/2020

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Israeli, Chinese Med-Tech Firms to Set Up COVID-19 Testing Lab in Gaza

Aid Genomics, which specializes in cancer diagnosis and therapy, is partnering with BGI, a leading supplier of COVID-19 PCR tests that can locate viral particles. The CEO of Aid Genomics predicts the lab will be ready to carry out up to 3,000 tests per day

IsraelDefense | 7/04/2020

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Nutanix Unveils FastTrack for Rapid Onboarding of Thousands of Remote Employees

IsraelDefense | 6/04/2020

Interpol: Medical Facilities Worldwide in 'Critical Danger' from Ransomware

The international law enforcement organization has detected a surge of cyberattacks targeting medical services and hospitals as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Interpol says it is working with member countries to protect healthcare systems and hold the criminals accountable

IsraelDefense | 6/04/2020

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To Battle Ad Fraud, AdMaven Rolls Out New Security Features

IsraelDefense | 5/04/2020

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EU Begins New Naval Operation to Enforce Arms Embargo on Libya

The participating forces are to carry out such tasks as inspecting vessels on the high seas, gathering information on oil and petroleum smuggling, and training the Libyan Navy. The EU says the arms embargo needs to be effectively enforced so that diplomacy aimed at ending Libya's civil war can succeed.

IsraelDefense | 2/04/2020