FBI & Intelligence agencies warn about North Korean hackers

A recent release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, the Treasury Department, and the Department of State details the scope of the North Korean hacking threat for public consumption. The advisory, released as a comprehensive resource on all things DPRK cyber, highlights the threats posed by malicious cyber activities and offers […]

Effective tech option for border security tested but terminated due to lack of budget

How to secure the southern border of the U.S. will command the spotlight in the coming weeks as President Trump and Congress again seek a compromise to prevent another government shutdown or a national security emergency declaration. The president continues to demand expansion of physical barriers. Others are convinced technology provides more cost-effective means to […]

Oil pirates in Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is resolute in solving the issue of illegal oil refineries operating within the Iraqi-Kurdistan region. The Ministry of Oil and Gas released a statement that read, These refineries have caused great damage to the environment and health. Examples from Erbil and Sulaimani were discussed where refineries have caused great damage […]

Operation Broken Heart: Over 2,000 child sex offenders arrested

The Department of Justice has announced that 2,300 people were arrested during a recent, nationwide and online operation that spanned over three months and every state in the United States. Operation “Broken Heart” sought out four types of people: Those who are involved, in any capacity, in the production and distribution of child pornography. Those […]

Human trafficking in the US: A basic rundown

Human trafficking is alive and well in the United States. We don’t have the labor camps, child soldiers or prostitution rings that some countries do, but many of these things do exist within our borders and in certain places they even flourish. To think that we have moved beyond such things is a stark denial […]

How to escape handcuffs with a hair pin

Being able to escape handcuffs can be a valuable skill for multiple reasons, the primary one being escaping illegal detainment. Whether traveling abroad as a private citizen or conducting clandestine operations as an elite operative, getting out of a bad situation should be made easier through the pursuit of specialized skills. Getting out of handcuffs […]