The Soviet-Afghan War was a ten-year conflict between Afghan insurgent groups and the Soviet Union. The insurgents were backed by countries including the U.S., Saudi Arabia, China, and the United Kingdom. It’s estimated that between 500,000 and 2 million Afghans were killed in the fighting. Millions more fled the country. Some historians believe that the …
Steven P. is a journalist and author who has written for the Washington Post and the New York Times. Even though he used his computer for work, Steve didn’t worry about his online security. He said, “I’ve got nothing to hide. And who would want to know what I’m up to, anyway?” Steve is a …
Violent crime in the U.S. is out of control. This is one reason why gun ownership among females is on the rise. In fact, a study from Harvard University shows that 42% of gun owners in the U.S. are females. Between January 2019 and April 2021 more than 3.5 million women became gun owners. One …
Sasha and Olena D. lived in Bucha, Ukraine when the invasion started. The couple and their children had nowhere to go as Russia began bombing. When the invasion started in February the Russians destroyed schools, stores, and homes. Sasha and Olena retreated with their kids to the basement of their three-story home. They planned to …
It’s estimated that Americans own over 20 million AR-15 style firearms, which is awesome. When you hear politicians talk about these firearms, they often mention that these rifles are weapons of war. But what politicians forget is that many firearms were first designed for war. For example, your grandfather’s favorite hunting rifle may have been …
Shield Health Care Group is a provider of MRIs and related medical imaging services. A few of the company’s clients include the New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. In early 2022, the Massachusetts company reported a data theft that affected over 2 million people with the affected patients seen at 56 different facilities. One medical …
A Texas family returned home one evening after forgetting something at their house. The wife, who was driving the vehicle, ran inside to grab something while the husband sat in the passenger seat with the two kids in the backseat. While the family was sitting in their vehicle, two 16-year-olds approached the SUV and tried …
In early August, China’s military conducted military drills intending to intimidate Taiwan. The military show of force was not only directed at Taiwan but also the U.S. Chinese officials were upset that U.S. politicians visited the island because China considers Taiwan to be its territory. During the drills, the Chinese used missiles, ships, and airplanes …
In 1997, most companies didn’t make internet security a priority. The internet had only become mainstream a few years prior, and companies didn’t understand security or how hackers would target them. So, Jeff Moss decided to create an event that would give hackers the chance to share their ideas. This is when the Black Hat …
Around 9:20 P.M. one evening, two armed robbers entered a smoke shop in Fresno, California. The incident took place at a Pipes R Us shop, and it was all caught on surveillance footage. According to Fresno Police, the department was alerted to shots being fired in the area of the smoke shop. Detectives determined that …