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Archive for category Threat Watch
Jordan foils plot to bomb Western targets, arrests 11
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 22/Oct/2012 05:27
Jordan foils plot to bomb Western targets, arrests 11
Man Pleads Guilty in Attempt to Assassinate Saudi Ambassador
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 20/Oct/2012 02:49
Defining al Qaeda
Posted by Brian in Opinion, Threat Watch on 19/Oct/2012 14:05
“Defining al Qaeda is republished with permission of Stratfor.”
By Scott Stewart
The Obama administration’s efforts to counter the threat posed by al Qaeda and the wider jihadist movement have been a contentious topic in the U.S. presidential race. Political rhetoric abounds on both sides; administration officials claim that al Qaeda has been seriously crippled, while some critics of the administration allege that the group is stronger than ever. As with most political rhetoric, both claims bear elements of truth, but the truth depends largely on how al Qaeda and jihadism are defined. Unfortunately, politicians and the media tend to define al Qaeda loosely and incorrectly.
The jihadist threat will persist regardless of who is elected president, so understanding the actors involved is critical. But a true understanding of those actors requires taxonomical acuity. It seems worthwhile, then, to revisit Stratfor’s definitions of al Qaeda and the wider jihadist movement. Read the rest of this entry »
Defusing Iran’s Nuclear Threat
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 19/Oct/2012 10:17
Podcast From: Rand Corporation
Invervire with Alireza Nader
Alireza Nader
The prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran has stoked tensions around the world. Alireza Nader, a senior international policy analyst and Iran expert at RAND, discussed Iran’s internal political dynamics and U.S. economic, political, and military options in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.
Turkey’s Challenge and the Syrian Negotiation
Posted by Brian in Opinion, Threat Watch on 18/Oct/2012 13:15
“Turkey’s Challenge and the Syrian Negotiation is republished with permission of Stratfor.”
By Reva Bhalla
Vice President of Global Affairs
Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zubi harshly criticized the Turkish government early last week over Ankara’s proposal that an interim government succeed the al Assad regime, saying that “Turkey isn’t the Ottoman Sultanate; the Turkish Foreign Ministry doesn’t name custodians in Damascus, Mecca, Cairo and Jerusalem.” Being the spokesman for a pariah regime requires a mastery of propaganda. Al-Zubi has not disappointed in this regard, mounting a strong rhetorical offensive against Syria’s powerful northern neighbor.
While his latest rebuke of Turkey will not save the al Assad regime (much less his own career), he is tapping into a powerful narrative in the region, one that will have stronger and stronger resonance in the Arab world as Turkey is forced to play a more assertive role in the region. Read the rest of this entry »
FBI: Bangladeshi National Arrested
Posted by Brian in News, Threat Watch on 17/Oct/2012 16:52
The suspect, acting on behalf of al Qaeda, was apprehended after he allegedly attempted to detonate what he believed to be a 1,000-pound bomb at the New York Federal Reserve Bank in lower Manhattan’s financial district. Details
FBI: Malware Attacking Andriod
Posted by Brian in Comms, Threat Watch on 17/Oct/2012 02:12
Malware Targets Android Smartphones
October 12, 2012
Attention smartphone users: be on guard for various types of malware attacking Android operating systems.
Preparing for Cyber War, Without a Map
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 16/Oct/2012 17:12
From: MIT
The U.S. government has pledged to retaliate quickly if power grids or other critical elements of infrastructure are hacked—but the technology needed to do so is lacking.
Univision is Only Media Investigating “Fast and Furious”
Posted by Brian in Law, News, Threat Watch on 15/Oct/2012 14:34
Evolution and Trends in Terrorism Tradecraft
Posted by Brian in News, Opinion, Threat Watch on 13/Oct/2012 13:29
“Evolution and Trends in Terrorism Tradecraft is republished with permission of Stratfor.”
By Scott Stewart
The terrorist tradecraft discussed in last week’s Security Weekly does not happen in isolation. The practitioners of terrorist tradecraft conduct their activities in the midst of other people — the authorities attempting to identify them and thwart their plans as well as civilians. Terrorist tradecraft also does not remain static. It is constantly evolving. These changes are prompted not only by countermeasures put in place to prevent terrorist attacks but also by advances in technology — a powerful force that can serve to either nullify old tradecraft practices or to provide new tools to the purveyors of terror.
Terrorism is an enduring reality. While geopolitical changes may cause a shift in the actors who employ terrorism as a tactic, terrorism will continue to be used no matter what the next geopolitical cycle brings. It is, and will continue to be, a tactic used by militant actors who want to confront a militarily superior enemy. Focusing on the tradecraft used in attacks and charting its changes and trends not only permits observers to understand what is happening and why but also provides an opportunity to forecast what is coming next. Read the rest of this entry »
Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda Leader, Calls For More Anti-Islam Film Protests
Posted by Gary in Threat Watch on 13/Oct/2012 12:47
Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda Leader, Calls For More Anti-Islam Film Protests
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/13/ayman-al-zawahiri-al-qaeda_n_1963357.html
How real is the threat of cyberwar?
Posted by Gary in Threat Watch on 13/Oct/2012 12:45
How real is the threat of cyberwar?
http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/10/201210131111678361.html
FBI: Smartphone Malware Safety Tips
Posted by Brian in Comms, News, Threat Watch on 13/Oct/2012 03:28
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | Smartphone Malware Safety Tips
The IC3 has been made aware of various malware attacking Android operating systems for mobile devices. Some of the latest known versions of this type of malware are Loozfon and FinFisher. Loozfon is an information-stealing piece of malware. Criminals use different variants to lure the victims.
Stunning Letter: Infantry Colonel Communiqué to Secretary of the Army
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch, Warriors on 12/Oct/2012 17:04
From: Micheal Yon
This is the most stunning and forceful letter I have read from the Afghanistan war. It was written in 2010 from Afghanistan by Colonel Harry Tunnell, the Brigade Commander of 5/2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
After this letter, Colonel Tunnell was investigated and the normal smear campaign unfolded. Having been embedded with his Brigade in 2010, it became obvious that they were put into a no-win situation, with troops spread over several provinces in Afghanistan.
Yemen Security Chief for US Embassy Gunned Down
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 11/Oct/2012 14:15
From: USA Today
The killing of Qassem Aqlan, who was on his way to work at the U.S. Embassy, resembles other suspected al-Qaeda attacks recently that have targeted Yemeni intelligence.