Interfor Dispatch - Warfare on the Fly
“For safety is not a gadget but a state of mind” -Eleanor Everet
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Warfare on the Fly: Drone Weaponry: From the invention of the wheel to the development of the internet, human history is marked by technological advancements. While these innovations have propelled us forward, they also come with the potential for misuse. Drones, once symbols of technological marvel and benign utility, are now at the forefront of this duality. To learn more about drones and warfare on the fly click here.
Don Aviv, President, Interfor International
️️China: China, Russia send naval warships near Alaska, triggering forceful US response. They are testing America’s resolve.
️Big Data: AI and Big Data Analytics Reshape Demand Forecasting for Container Shipping. Traditional industries being transformed by AI.
️Corruption: UFC corruption makes Don King look like Santa Claus, MMA fighters tell ABC. It’s like a punch in the face.
️Crypto: Elon Musk publicly reveals if he will ever launch a cryptocurrency. Another day, another big idea for Elon.
️Economy: JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession. Some good news for the economy.
️Europe: Extreme weather conditions continues across Europe. This shows no sign of abating.
️Facebook: Warning over app that steals private WhatsApp and Facebook messages. WhatsApp is probably not as safe as you think it is.
️Israel: Widow of officer killed in Tel Aviv: ‘Always knew he’d be 1st to confront an attacker’. Making the ultimate sacrifice.
️Middle East: The Middle East is Emerging as a Serious Startup Hotspot — Here's What Entrepreneurs Worldwide Can Learn. Global hotspots for tech are emerging.
Military: Military branches struggling to meet recruitment goals. People do not want to be all that they can be.
️NYPD: Kai Cenat will face charges of inciting a riot after chaotic New York giveaway, NYPD says. Influencers need to take responsibility.
️Tech: Big Tech’s thirst for AI dominance may bring literal thirst for everyone else. Looking to create another monopoly.
️2023: Cybersecurity labels are coming. Will they be effective? Another new cybersecurity trend…
️Breach: MOVEit hack spawned around 600 breaches but isn't done yet - cyber analysts. That does not sound good.
Hiring: Women in Cybersecurity: The perfect threat modelers. Leveling the playing field in cyber.
️Jobs: Top 8 Cybersecurity Skills You Must Have. Something to consider if you want to break into cybersecurity.
️Policy: Exclusive: White House to convene school district leaders, edtech executives for cybersecurity summit. There is a sense of urgency.
️Startup: Funding for Cybersecurity Startups Plunges – But Some Still Get Deals. It is a tough time for startups.
️Hacking: Hackers force hospital system to take its national computer system offline. This could be life threatening.
️Airports: Man ‘forgets he had loaded gun,’ stopped at Rochester airport security. Whoops, forgot about that!
️Guns: Young New Yorkers sound off about gun violence in U.S. They are the most impacted.
️Schools: Mom speaks out for her son's safety after cyberbullying incident at Campbell High School. Cyberbullying needs to stop.
️Synagogues: Local synagogues ramp up security following Pennsylvania shooting. A major threat still exists.
️Travel: These are the 7 must-have travel safety items every solo traveler should own. Make sure to pack them this summer.