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Justice Department Charges Chinese Businessman With Hacking Boeing

WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese businessman with hacking the computer systems of Boeing and other US defense contractors, amid growing tensions over computer espionage. Su Bin, a Chinese national and the owner of a Chinese aviation technology company, conspired with two individuals in China to steal information related

By |2014-07-14T00:00:00-04:00July 14th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Apple’s iPhone Under Fire In China Where State-Run Media Claim It’s A National Security Threat

BEIJING - Chinese broadcaster CCTV on Friday reported the iPhone's Frequent Locations feature poses a potential national security threat. A researcher interviewed by CCTV said, if accessed, data collected by the feature could reveal the entire country's economic status and "even state secrets," according to Reuters, which earlier reported on the state-run news outlet's comments.

By |2014-07-14T00:00:00-04:00July 14th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

TRW Confirms Receipt of Acquisition Proposal

LIVONIA - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., a $17.4 billion auto supplier, confirmed Thursday that it received a preliminary, non-binding proposal to acquire the company. But TRW did not identify the bidder. TRW, in a press release, said it is evaluating the proposal as well as other strategic alternatives, which may enhance stockholder value. TRW will

By |2014-07-10T00:00:00-04:00July 10th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Secure-24 Promotes Donaldson, McIsaac To Co-Chief Technology Officers

SOUTHFIELD - Secure-24 has promoted Scott McIsaac and Sean Donaldson to co-chief technology officers and also will be leading the new interdisciplinary Technology Advisory Council. Both Donaldson and McIsaac have been with Secure-24 since 2004. Previously, Donaldson held many different roles within the company including network and Linux manager, director of infrastructure and chief architect.

By |2014-07-10T00:00:00-04:00July 10th, 2014|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Crowdfunding Portal Funderbuilt Tells Entrepreneurs to Go Fund Themselves

SOUTHFIELD ? Crowdfunding portal Funderbuilt was launched July 4th to service all types of fundraising needs and models, including donations to charitable causes, reward-based contributions to creative and business endeavors, and equity-based investments in new businesses and products. While most crowdfunding platforms take a percentage of a project owner's raised funds with no upper limit,

By |2014-07-10T00:00:00-04:00July 10th, 2014|Announcements/New Products, Archive|

Internet Advisor Podcast: LTU, Next Energy Electrify Michigan

DETROIT ? On this Internet Advisor podcast, Dr.Virinder Moudgil, President of LTU, talks about the importance of STEM Education in the formation of our future technological leaders; Jim Saber, Vice President, Business & Technology Development, NextEnergy describes how his company is casting a vision and laying the groundwork for powering the next generation of technology.

By |2014-07-10T00:00:00-04:00July 10th, 2014|Archive, Internet Advisor|

Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program

ANN ARBOR - Are you interested being paid to receiving hands-on training for an in-demand career, while also being able to pursue a college degree? If so, the Michigan Advanced Technician Training program could be a perfect fit for you. Manufacturing and technology companies are experiencing a shortage of employees with the knowledge, skills, and

By |2014-07-10T00:00:00-04:00July 10th, 2014|Archive, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Aereo Will Seek Status In Court As Cable Company

NEW YORK - Streaming-television service Aereo plans to continue its fight for survival in a lower court, switching to a new legal argument: If the Supreme Court says we're a cable company, we want the cable companies' content license. "Aereo temporarily suspended its operations...despite the fact that it believes that it can still operate with

By |2014-07-10T00:00:00-04:00July 10th, 2014|Archive, Events/Announcements|