When the Base Station Flies: Rethinking Security for UAV-Based 6G Networks

The integration of non-terrestrial networks NTNs into 6G systems is crucial for achieving seamless global coverage, particularly in underserved and disaster-prone regions. Among NTN platforms, unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs are especially promising due to their rapid deployability. However, this...

Deliberate Internet Shutdowns

For two days in September, Afghanistan had no internet. No satellite failed; no cable was cut. This was a deliberate outage, mandated by the Taliban government. It followed a more localized shutdown two weeks prior, reportedly instituted "to prevent immoral activities." No additional explanation...

Machine Learning-Based Detection of DDoS Attacks in VANETs for Emergency Vehicle Communication

Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks VANETs play a key role in Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS, particularly in enabling real-time communication for emergency vehicles. However, Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks, which interfere with safety-critical communication channels, can severely impai...

Hacking Ham Radio: WinAPRS – Part 1

Hackers have been breaching computer system defenses for more than half a century, and the networks they use to exploit those weaknesses have been around for far longer than that. With the internet replacing most wirelines and wavelengths, and with the rise of cybercrime sophistication from petty...