Advanced fee fraud (AFF) consists of any type of empty promise of receiving money. The goal of the fraudster is to delude the victim into thinking they are buying into a lucrative arrangement. Unfortunately, such scams are increasingly succesful, with global losses rising from $3.88M in 2006 to $12.73M in 2013. So who are the victims of such scams? Learn more about the specific traits that increase a person’s risk of becoming a victim of AFF.
By Brett Daniel Shehadey
Special Contributor for In Homeland Security
Even with a $70 billion R&D budget, the Principal Deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering, Alan Shaffer, said “Our technological superiority is under some threat…Now we’re starting to see other countries using advanced electronic warfare, missiles and other technologies that will stress us.”
By Brett Daniel Shehadey
Special Correspondent for In Homeland Security
The next great wave of cyber warfare might already be here, existing between non-state actors, state proxy cyber war and cyber vigilantism. After the Charlie Hebdo Massacre in France by ISIS affiliated terrorists, the group known as Anonymous declared war on international terrorists.
By Leischen Stelter
Editor, In Public Safety
Ports contribute approximately $3.15 trillion in business activity to the U.S. economy and handle more than 2 billion tons of domestic, import and export cargo annually.
By Glynn Cosker
Managing Editor, In Homeland Security
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, his first with the daunting reality of an upcoming Republican majority in the Senate and the House, featured his thoughts on the need for better national cybersecurity, the war in Afghanistan, and the battle against ISIL.
By Glynn Cosker
Editor, In Homeland Security
The United States Coast Guard fielded questions from maritime security experts and officials Jan. 15 during a Maritime Cybersecurity Standards Public Meeting held at the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
By Glynn Cosker
Editor, In Homeland Security
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked Monday and taken over by a group claiming allegiance to ISIS.
In an effort to capture evidence about specific incidents involving police officers, more and more agencies across the country are considering the implementation and feasibility of department-issued body cameras. However, law enforcement officers—as well as the general public—have voiced concerns about the utilization of body-worn cameras.
By Glynn Cosker
Editor, In Homeland Security
Sony Pictures’ ill-fated movie “The Interview” won’t hit cinema screens on Christmas Day. CEO and Co-chairman Michael Lynton saw to that when he announced earlier this month that his company was heeding vague threats by a North Korean hacking group.