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Mind set of terrorists
There has been a large scale spurt in terrorist activity in recent years. None of us feel safe in visiting public places anymore as in the twenty first century; there is a general feeling that terrorism attacks can take place anywhere and at any moment without warning. Lots of funds are being invested by major [...]
IS YOUR FINANCIAL INSTUTION SECURE
(The old time bank robber, John Dillinger was once ask, ” Mr. Dillinger, why do you rob banks?” Dillinger replied “Because that’s where the money is.” So. how secure is your financial facility’s security. In today’s strapped economy, with more and more individuals losing their jobs, homes and bank accounts, crime perpetrated against financial instructions [...]
Web of Problems
Social networking sites have become immensely popular these days. They are deemed as the best way to stay in touch with new and old friends, acquaintances and relatives. Social networking sites have become a medium of sorts to share your world with others and be a part of their worlds as well. There is a [...]
SUICIDE BOMBING
What is Suicide Bombing? One of the most horrifying and hard to control form of terror is Suicide Bombing. This is an attack with intention to kill others and make huge damages, while the attacker expects to kill himself in the process. Present terrorism and Suicide Bombers The number of suicide bombing attacks, have been [...]
Street Smarts
Do you consider yourself street smart? Being street smart is different from being book smart.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS- A NECESSARY EVIL
( Does your financial organization have a “Disaster Recovery Plan?) By Charles C. Robey A disaster is any event which leaves the financial instruction, in a non-productive state and most disasters will likely occur with very little warning. With this in mind, the financial industry, more than any other business entity, has the most critical [...]
Crime Across America – Which States are Most Crime-Ridden?
CQ Press – the organization that annually ranks U.S. cities and states according to crime statistics – has released the 2010 version of the list. Nevada has the worst ranking, New Hampshire has the best.
Does Medical Marijuana Promote Criminal Activity?
A number of movements to legalize the use of marijuana have been gaining momentum, but will this push lead to more crime?
Safety Precautions Issued in Nicaragua during Semana Santa
In Nicaragua, the U.S. Embassy in Managua is issuing a message to American citizens to exercise extra caution over the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday.
Boeing Launches Commercial Security Products at ISC West
This week Boeing unveiled two new versions of its Visual Security Operations Console (VSOC) security management product at the International Security Conference (ISC) and Exposition in Las Vegas.
Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities at Risk of Cybercrime
Symantec, a leading developer of PC security software like Norton Antivirus, has compiled a list of the top 50 riskiest US cities that are the most vulnerable to cybercrime.
Tips to Prevent Identity Theft during Tax Season
ID Analytics offers consumers 10 tax time tips to protect their personal information from identity thieves.
East Coast Grocery Chain uses Facial Recognition Surveillance
On the East Coast of the United States, Redner’s Markets has been using facial recognition surveillance for about a year, reducing investigation times by 50 to 75%.
Scottish Teacher accused of Assault says CCTV should be installed in Schools
In Dundee, Scotland, a former math teacher who won an appeal against his sentence for assaulting two male students is calling for CCTV to be installed in schools.
Common Rental and Real Estate Scams
The FBI is reminding individuals to be cautious when using the Internet to advertise rental properties and real estate. Here are some tips on how to not get scammed.
