Armoring Small Vehicles

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

 

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In Vehicle News

From the International Security Driver Association

Armoring Small Vehicles 

In the past armoring lightweight vehicles were not something that was recommended. BUT in Mexico and other locations around the world armoring, smaller vehicles is a reality of the security environment. 

Whether armoring a large or small vehicle the basic theory of armored vehicles does not change. The armored vehicle must protect the occupants from the threat, maintain some level of performance and be able to be maintained and function in the environment they will be operating in. All armored vehicles must have the capability of absorbing the initial attack and have the ability to escape.

 

https://isdacenter.org/armoring-small-vehicles-2/

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And from Business Insider

Chipmaker Nvidia to supply computer for Volvo's upcoming vehicles 

Graphics chipmaker Nvidia Corp said on Wednesday that Swedish automaker Volvo would begin using its artificial intelligence computer to deliver low-level autonomous features in all its next-generation vehicles.

The deal, announced during a developers' conference in Munich, underscores the importance of computing power even for partially autonomous systems, which are not designed for full self-driving but offer drivers assistance, such as lane keeping or emergency braking.

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/r-chipmaker-nvidia-to-supply-computer-for-volvos-upcoming-vehicles-2018-10

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In Technology News

From the Verge

Dropbox will now scan your images for text

Dropbox is building automatic text recognition into its service so that you can search your documents even if they’re saved as images like JPEGs or PNGs. Text will also be recognized in PDF files if they contain scans or photographs of your document. You’ll need to have one of Dropbox’s premium accounts to take advantage of the new feature.

 

https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/10/17958782/dropbox-optical-character-text-recognition-scan

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In Cyber Security News

From Fox News

Facebook friend request hoax goes viral: Don't fall for these messages

At first glance, it appears like a friend is trying to warn you about your Facebook account potentially being hacked — but it's actually a hoax. Facebook users who are receiving these friendly reminders are being urged to resist heeding the advice. 

Messages that have circulated on the social media platform in recent days have all been worded similarly to this: "Hi....I actually got another friend request from you which I ignored so you may want to check your account. Hold your finger on the message until the forward button appears...then hit forward and all the people you want to forward too....I had to do the people individually. PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT A NEW friendship FROM ME AT THIS TIME."

 

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/facebook-friend-request-hoax-goes-viral-dont-fall-for-these-messages

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