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Archive for August, 2012
Scam Claims to be Message from FBI
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 9/Aug/2012 19:17
There is a new “drive-by†virus on the Internet, and it often carries a fake message—and fine—purportedly from the FBI.
Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) Scam Alerts
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 9/Aug/2012 15:24
From IC3.gov:
This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends, new twists to previously-existing cyber scams.
FAKE POLITICAL SURVEY
The IC3 has been notified of a scam involving telephone calls conducting a multiple-choice “political survey.†Following the survey, the recipients are told they won a free cruise to the Bahamas. After providing a website address for legitimacy, the caller requests the “winner’s†email address for notification purposes and credit card information to cover port fees. The website has very limited information, but does contain a few photos, testimonials, and “Caribbean Line†banner, in an attempt to convince visitors it is legitimate. Read the rest of this entry »
FBI On Sikh Temple Shooting
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 9/Aug/2012 03:55
Statement on Shooting Incident at Sikh Temple
Aug. 5, 2012
– Milwaukee
Eurocopter Awarded Light Helo Contract
From Defense Industry Daily:
In June 2006, a variant of Eurocopter’s EC145 beat AgustaWestland’s AB139, Bell-Textron’s 412EP Twin Huey, and MD Helicopters’ 902 Explorer NOTAR (No Tail Rotor) design.
The win marked EADS’ 1st serious military win in the American market, and their “UH-145†became the “UH-72A Lakota†at an official December 2006 naming ceremony.
FBI: Bank Robberies
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 8/Aug/2012 02:52
Downey Resident Suspected in Plain Jane Bank Robbery Series Arrested After Tip Received
Aug. 3, 2012
– Los Angeles
Robbery of Wells Fargo Bank Branch in Lilburn
Aug. 6, 2012
– Atlanta
Robbery of Wells Fargo Bank Branch in Houston
Aug. 6, 2012
– Houston
Five Charged in Area Armored Car Robberies
Aug. 7, 2012
– Houston
Google Approves an App that Steals All Your Data
Posted by Gary in Comms, News, Threat Watch on 7/Aug/2012 22:43
From: MIT
Google’s automated “Bouncer” for apps, which should prevent harmful mobile software from appearing in the company’s app store, appears to have serious blind spots. The system repeatedly scanned but let pass an app that stealthily steals personal data such as photos and contacts, reported two researchers from computer security company Trustwave at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas yesterday.
Nicolas Percoco and Sean Schulte are members of Trustwave’s “ethical hacking” research group, known as SpiderLabs, and they created the app to probe Google’s ability to vet the software uploaded to its app store. The pair said the results shows that Google needs to improve both its app-scanning system and its Android operating system.
Illinois Is Beating the Gun Ban Drum
Guns.com reports that Illinois governor Quinn wants to ban AR-15s and high cap mags. He is of course using the shooting in Colorado to push his ideology and will no doubt use the recent shooting in Wisconsin as well.
As reported by the Associated Press, the proposal would specifically ban the AK-47, AR-15 and TEC-9. And in a way, it would be confiscatory. In other words, if one couldn’t prove they had purchased the firearm prior to the ban, then he/she would face punitive consequences.
SWAT Magazine September 2012
Articles:
Mossberg Modern Tactical Rifle
Force-on-Force with John Farnan
Century Arms UZI
ISSC MK22: A .22 SCAR
A review of 12 multi-tools
Modern Rifle Needs for the Military
M777 Howitzer is Lightweight and Mobile
From Defense Industry Daily:
What is new is the fact that this 9,700 pound howitzer saves over 6,000 pounds of weight by making extensive use of titanium and advanced aluminum alloys, allowing it to be carried by Marine Corps MV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft or medium helicopters, and/or airdropped by C-130 aircraft.
ReasonTV Discusses Guns in America on RTAmerica
In the wake of the shooting in Colorado, Brian Doherty discusses guns on RTAmerica.
World Zombie Shoot
Posted by Brian in Matches and Competitions, News on 3/Aug/2012 08:34
The first World Zombie Shoot will be held on October 13-14 near Fayette, MO.
Situational Awareness
Posted by Brian in Opinion, Threat Watch, Training on 2/Aug/2012 08:27
From SOFREP.com:
Good Situation Awareness is a learned SKILL, which means you must be trained and practice this skill continually. Our own ego must be dropped and we have to realize that these skills are competitive, which means we might be fighting for our lives with these skills. I know and have worked with Clinton (Emerson), he’s one of the Nation’s best.