CYCLONE Hx9: NSA Exploit of the Day

Schneier on Security 2014-02-24

Summary:

Today's item from the NSA's Tailored Access Operations (TAO) group implant catalog: CYCLONE Hx9 (S//SI//FVEY) EGSM (900MGz) macro-class Network-In-a-Box (NIB) system. Uses the existing Typhon GUI and supports the full Typhon feature base and applications. (S//SI//REL) Operational Restrictions exist for equipment deployment. (S//SI//REL) Features: EGSM 900MHz Macro-class (+43dBm) 32+Km Range Optional Battery Kits Highly Mobile and Deployable Integrated GPS, MS,...

Link:

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2014/02/cyclone_hx9_nsa.html

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Tags:

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Authors:

Bruce Schneier

Date tagged:

02/24/2014, 16:11

Date published:

02/24/2014, 15:44