A cardiac device from St. Jude’s Medical was found to have vulnerabilities that could allow a hacker to access the device. According to the FDA, once a hacker accessed the device, they could deplete the battery or even change pacing of the device. The compromised devices were meant to monitor and control heart functions. The …
James K. is a 76-yer old diabetic from Colorado… During a trip to Nevada, James and a friend decided to check out some old mines in remote mountains. But, the two men became stuck in their car on a remote road with no cell service. First, they tried to dislodge the car. When that didn’t …
Earlier this year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles alerted drivers of a security breach. The leak exposed the personal information of up to 40 million California drivers. The affected data included almost two years’ worth of vehicle registration records. This included the owner’s name, address, license plate, and VINs. The California DMV blamed the …
Parma S. is a 25-year old Tesla driver that was recently arrested by the California Highway Patrol. He was arrested after videos showed him in the backseat of his Tesla while the car was driving down the freeway. According to the CHP, they received several complaints about the car traveling on the highway without a …
In 2018, the Howe Ridge Fire broke out near Glacier National Park in Montana. The wildfire was started by a lightning strike near Lake McDonald. In total, 13 homes and 14 other structures were destroyed, and the fire burned over 13,000 acres and cost over 6 million dollars to fight. No lives were lost in …
One piece of real-life spy gear that sounds like it was out of a James Bond movie was the British Welrod. In 1940, the British set up a clandestine department knows as the Special Operations Executive. The goal of the SOE was to assist resistance movements in occupied Europe. The SOE weapons division was located …
Trevor was in his early 20’s. He was attending a local community college and money was tight… But he loved to spend time outdoors, and he frequented a fishing spot on the banks of the Mississippi River. The particular area wasn’t great for hunting but was ideal for fishing. Trevor grew up around guns and …
One evening around 9 p.m., 76-year-old George L. and his wife of 50 years were at home watching T.V. Then, the Stafford, NY couple heard a knock at their front door. George said, “I answered the door, which normally I will because you never know when somebody needs help.” “Soon as I cracked the door, …
Marriott International was the victim of one of the largest cyberattacks in history. Over four years, hackers stole about 500 million records from Marriott’s Starwood Hotels reservation system. According to Marriott, about 327 million of the accounts included passport details. Hackers exposed the personal data of customers including their credit card numbers. In 2020, two …
By now, you are familiar with the Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack. In this case, hackers used a ransomware attack to take the pipeline offline. Colonial Pipeline’s main gas line carries gasoline and diesel to the U.S. east coast. The attack and subsequent shortage caused more than 1,000 gas stations to run out of fuel. And two …
Pam B. is a member of a search and rescue organization in New Hampshire. She is an experienced hiker who enjoyed hiking in the snow. One day, Pam planned to go on a hike that she’d done many times before. There was snow in the forecast, so she planned to go early and get back …
As you know, widespread gasoline shortages rocked parts of the U.S. The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was one of the most disruptive cyberattacks in history. At the peak, more than 16,200 gas stations were experiencing shortages. In Washington, D.C. 88% of gas stations had no fuel. Some customers in the parking lots sat there on empty, …
The military depends on their training, toughness, and ability to overcome challenges. But, this isn’t to say that they also aren’t equipped with the best gear money can buy. They have state-of-the-art weapons and gear that helps them get the job done. And one example that highlights the strength of our military and their weapons …
A group of criminals in St. Tammany Parish, LA were arrested after they went dumpster diving. This criminal ring was targeting trash from a local loan business – one of those “cash now” places. The group rummaged through the trash to gather personal information about customers. They used this information to either steal existing credit …
Ako A. lives in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk with his wife and four children. He was part of the forces fighting against ISIS militants. When it came time to buy a car, Ako went to a local auction. After looking around, he found an early 1990’s BMW and paid $10,000 for the car. One …
Norris Fisher sold $4 million worth of property during his career… But, none of the sales he made were legal. He stole people’s property out from underneath them using forged documents and fake credentials. Here’s an example of the type of crimes Norris and his criminal friends commit: One day, John S. of Fort Worth, …
Federal background checks are required to buy guns from a licensed dealer. But what happens to the paperwork you fill out to buy a gun? What happens with your ATF Form 4473?: Form 4473 is the form that you fill out to buy a gun from a licensed dealer. It’s a few pages long and …
For over five years, a man known as the AK-47 Bandit robbed at least seven banks. The FBI gave the man the name because he wore a dark balaclava ski mask, body armor, and black gloves, and carried an AK-47 rifle with a drum magazine during his robberies. During one of his robberies, he shot …
During Operation Snipe, personnel from the British 45th Commando Group cleared a remote area of the Afghan mountains. Over 1,000 British personnel were part of the operation. Their goal was to search, clear and, destroy Taliban hideouts in the mountains. During the operation, they discovered a massive cave network and a huge arms cache. The …
According to defectors, North Korea’s cyber army has about 7,000 hackers. Their job is to wreak havoc on the country’s enemies. Recently, North Korean hackers targeted cybersecurity researchers in the U.S. North Korean hackers set up a fake cybersecurity company called SecuriElite. They also created fake social media accounts on Twitter and LinkedIn. Their goal …
There is a quote that says, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” This is especially true for one Syracuse, NY couple… Harry and Ethel B. were in their 70’s when they started to have health issues. Harry was legally blind and used a wheelchair to get around, and Ethel …
When it comes to famous gun instructors, many people think of names such as Jeff Cooper or Massad Ayoob. Yet, one name that is often forgotten is Ed McGivern. Ed McGivern was an exhibition shooter, a shooting instructor, and an author. He loved to wow a crowd with his shooting skills. One of his tricks …
Waking up in the morning and taking a shower is a routine for many people – but not David W. David claims that he hasn’t showered in over 12 years. But it’s not because he’s homeless or lives deep in nature and away from civilized society. No… David is a chemical engineer in Boston, who …
Recently, prosecutors indicted a man who tampered with his former employer’s computer system. But this wasn’t just any computer system… Wyatt T. of Kansas, was an employee at the Post Rock Water District. The utility company provides water to more the 1,500 customers in eight Kansas counties. Part of Wyatt’s job was to log into …