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Chinese Hackers Reportedly Target U.S. Drone Makers

Could San Diego’s drone-building defense contractors be under a hack attack? The New York Times reported recently that those very active Chinese hackers have been at it again, attempting to break into the computer systems of U.S. drone contractors and their suppliers in an attempt to steal technology. No specific word on whether the networks of local military drone-makers General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. in Poway and Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rancho Bernardo were targeted in the hacking attempts, but one would assume they would be prime targets, given that the hackers are allegedly sponsored by China’s army. China reportedly has a fleet of thousands of drones — the second-largest in the world, but still behind the 7,000 drones flown by the U.S. military. China is allegedly using the hacking to advance its own drone program, according to the Times. … Reconstruction of the turf near the surf is off and running. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club breaks ground on the expansion of Del Mar’s inner turf track. A club official said the widening of the track is to accommodate more horses and make the track eligible to host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as soon as November 2015. The series of races is often called the “Super Bowl” of horseracing. It has an enormous financial impact on the host track’s surrounding community. … We don’t normally report on personnel shifts, but this one is truly newsworthy. Bloomberg TV business commentator and best-selling author Jeffrey Hayzlett is joining the advisory board of Covario, a University Towne Center-based Internet search marketing firm. Hayzlett’s career includes a stint at Eastman Kodak Co. as chief marketing officer, and he is considered one of the reigning experts on social media. … Birthday wishes for a dockside landmark. The Maritime Museum of San Diego was set to celebrate its 150th anniversary of the famed iron-hull sailing ship the Star of India on Sept. 28. It remains one of the big waterfront tourist attractions on the North Embarcadero. … Finally: From Oct. 10 through Nov. 3, the La Jolla Playhouse stages “The Tallest Tree in the Forest,” its latest dramatic production from Daniel Beaty, who writes and stars in the show. The staged story covers the controversial life of African-American actor and vocalist Paul Robeson, famous for two signature songs of the era, “Ol Man River” and “Steal Away.” He was blacklisted for his progressive views on segregation and other issues during the McCarthy era of the late 1940s and early 1950s. Details and tickets at lajollaplayhouse.org. Till next week!

Contributing Editor Tom York writes the SDBJ Insider. You can reach him via email at tyork@sdbj.com.

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