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How the U.S. spied on China’s war games
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 …
How to eavesdrop on hackers’ latest plans to scam you
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 …
How “Hollywood door breaching” can get you killed
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 …
3 Ways to halt the latest smart phone scam
In 2021, over 47 billion spam texts were sent and there was a 146% increase in the number of complaints about spam texts. In …
The pros and cons of chest holsters
Steve S. was working as a San Diego Police Officer when he made a routine traffic stop. He was driving his police cruiser on …
The truth about license plate readers and your privacy
Mark M. is a lawyer in Kansas City. He was driving home from a doctor’s appointment when his car was suddenly blocked front and …
Wedding cake or lead salad? Your choice.
Carbo’s is a family-owned bakery that has operated in Cleveland for over 50 years. The bakery specializes in custom wedding cakes, pastries, and Italian …
D.C. couple attacked with own cane
A couple in their 70s was leaving a Giant grocery store in Washington, D.C. when a man stopped them to ask for money. The …
How to escape internet info-censorship
On May 30th, 2022, internet access in the Ukrainian city of Kherson stopped working. They experienced an internet blackout. Locals who used SkyNet internet …
Survival lessons from “5-Percenter” terror group
Al-Shabaab is a Somali-based Islamist terror group with past links to al-Qaeda. The group is known for its strict following of Islam. In 2006, …
A bolt-action machine gun?
The .303 Lee Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed repeating rifle. It was the main firearm of British military forces from the late 1800s until …
How to embrace “gross” gunfighting tactics to survive
Leslie L. is a gun owner living in Georgia, who also has a concealed weapons permit. One evening he was returning home from a …
How the “Jimmy John’s Bandits” stole $100k
Recently, a Sunset Hills, Missouri, Jimmy John’s restaurant unexpectedly closed. There was a sign on the door that said it had to temporarily close …
How to avoid this vacation horror scenario
Jay A. is a despicable person… For years, he was a vacation rental host in Texas but was recently charged with 15 counts of …
Stop unwittingly exposing your personal data to thieves
In 2017, the City of Calgary was sued for $92 million and accused of breaching the privacy rights of more than 3,500 employees. A …
4 drought survival tips for the current crisis
The Dust Bowl was one of the worst droughts in U.S. history. It devastated many central states and areas known as the Great Plains. …
“Cosa Nostra” style hackers are coming for you
No company is safe from hackers. By 2025, it’s estimated that cybercrimes are going to cost the world over $10 trillion a year. Here’s …
Financial preparedness lessons from Russia’s economy
In 2021, Russia was the eleventh largest economy in the world. But, in 2022 that will change. As you know, when Russia invaded Ukraine, …
Shotgun wins the day in home defense shootout
A homeowner near Fort Wayne, Indiana recently used a shotgun to defend his life. According to Indiana state police, around 6 a.m. one Sunday, …
Cooking in comfort while riding out a typhoon
A super-typhoon is a typhoon that reaches a maximum sustained 1-minute wind of at least 150 mph. This is comparable to a strong category …
Outgunned 7-1, homeowner wins firefight
A Florida man was asleep inside his home around 4 a.m. when he heard a voice at the door yell, “Sheriff’s Office!” As soon …
The new “double extortion” crime
George P. lives in Finland. Years ago, he went through a divorce and found out he had a terminal illness. George was depressed and …
Wyatt Earp’s historical lesson on gun control
In the Wild West, some frontier towns imposed strict gun laws. For example, one of the causes of the notorious gunfight at the O.K. …
Vital survival drill almost no one thinks to do
In 2020, the U.S. experienced a record-breaking year for power outages. On average, folks in the U.S. went over eight hours without electricity in …