Tactical headsets are vital for maintaining communication in, especially demanding situations. Whether on the battlefield and in use by military personnel or law enforcement situations, a key advantage of this equipment is allowing for clear audio and handsfree operation.

Although this type of military radio equipment is mostly meant to achieve one goal, and that’s reliable communication, there are many different options and features when it comes to individual headsets. It can be a bit confusing to navigate so many options, but the information that follows will better enable you to make the right decision.

1.   Bone Conduction Receivers

One thing that sets SWAT headsets apart is the addition of parts that makes communication more effective and comfortable for the receiver, even in high stress or high sensitivity environments. In such situations, audio must be clear to the wearer but not easily heard by anyone else.

Bone conduction receivers offer this …

Chinese hackers are said to attack 27 universities in the United States and several other countries. What are you looking for from hacking?

In a report issued by a cybersecurity company called iDefense, the hacker was looking for access to the results of maritime military research that was allegedly stored on the servers of these universities.

Hacking groups that infiltrate have many names, such as Temp.Periscope, Mudcarp, and Leviathan. There is no connection from the group to the Chinese government, but because the target is US military data, analysts at iDefense consider the hacker action sponsored by the Chinese government.

The method used by hackers to infiltrate is to send spear phishing emails, which make it visible to be sent by the partner of the university. If the document or e-mail is opened, predictably, the malware inside will act and infiltrate the university’s network.

The university is the target of …