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The butterfly (knife) effect
The Phoenix program was a Vietnam-era CIA operation intended to locate Vietcong in rural villages. The CIA focused on high-value targets that had in-depth …
Avoid these dangerous mistakes when “bugging in”
Hurricane Ian was the fifth strongest storm to make landfall in the U.S. Over 2.5 million people in twelve different counties were told to …
How to escape the rising flood of holiday scams
With the holidays coming up, scammers will be increasing their efforts to take advantage of those who want to give. Around 24% of people …
Why hackers are targeting electric vehicles
David C. is a 19-year-old cyber security researcher who was able to hack into 25 Tesla’s. The teenager wrote a blog about how he …
How to stop perverts from live-streaming your life
Jennifer S. lives in Houston, TX., and one day, she made a scary discovery… Someone hacked the camera in her kid’s bedroom. Even worse, …
The startling Russia/ISIS connection
The Russian invasion of Ukraine obviously isn’t going to plan. Russian leaders believed they would easily take control of many parts of Ukraine and …
Accidental “Walmart gunman” shoots 3 shoppers with a single bullet
Michael W. was shopping at a Georgia Walmart when his lack of a holster changed lives. Around noon, Michael was carrying his concealed gun …
Disaster prep for apartments or small homes
Adam R. works and lives in Fort Myers, Florida. He moved to the city about a year ago to be closer to work and …
How to get your lost guns back
Jake T. lives in Natick, Massachusetts. One day, he called the police to report that he had lost his pistol. Around midnight, he said …
Day-old gun owner kills violent intruder
Yuhui Z. and her husband live in Modesto, California and they wanted a gun for self-defense. Amazingly, the day after Yuhui purchased a revolver …
3 strategies for when a thug goes for your gun
Marlene R. was a police sergeant in Bradley, Illinois. One evening, around 10 p.m. she and another officer responded to a noise complaint at …
What to do about banks refusing to return your stolen money
In the past few years, payment apps like Venmo and Zelle have exploded in popularity. These apps are fast, free, and easy to use. …
Warning: Hackers are reading your chats
Comm100 Live Chat is one company that created a platform that connects businesses with customers. It allows them to converse via live chat, audio, …
3 ways thieves are stealing gas at the pumps
So far in 2022 there has been about a 20% increase in the cost of gas compared to last year, and many states hit …
3 ways to survive an assassination attempt
As most people know, Shinzo Abe was a former prime minister of Japan. As a member of Japan’s House of Representatives, he was speaking …
Highway robbery? (500% spike in travel fraud reported)
Bonnie R. is a rewards member of a popular airline. She has a credit card she got through the airline to rack up miles …
How to survive an assault in a parking garage
Michelle H. works at the Key Bank building in Cleveland, OH. The 60-year-old woman always parks her vehicle in a parking garage between the …
How the Russians killed Afghans with gunpowder stew
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., …
How to prevent data hijacking at 30,000 feet
Steven P. is a journalist and author who has written for the Washington Post and the New York Times. Even though he used his …
Graduation party massacre thwarted by female concealed carrier
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, …
How this family survived 14 hellish days in their “bunker”
Sasha and Olena D. lived in Bucha, Ukraine when the invasion started. The couple and their children had nowhere to go as Russia began …
Direct impingement or gas piston?
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 …
Your doctor’s office is filled with malicious spies
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 …
Consider carrying in the cross draw position?
A Texas family returned home one evening after forgetting something at their house. The wife, who was driving the vehicle, ran inside to grab …