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You’re being duped into using nefarious foreign software
Pushwoosh is a software company that creates computer code and data processing for software developers that’s used by thousands of smartphone applications. Their code has been used in almost 8,000 apps in the Google and Apple app stores. And according to the company, they don’t collect sensitive data. But they actually collect user data, including …
The vital importance of your gun’s magazine
Sometimes soldiers will tap their rifle magazines against their helmets to ensure all the rounds are seated towards the back end of the magazine. This helps ensure that the magazine will load and seat properly, and the ammo will feed smoothly. On the battlefield, magazines sometimes get dropped or knocked around, and while the bullets …
Why human intelligence is still the best
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the leader of ISIS, and was once the most wanted terrorist in the world with a $25 million bounty on his head from the U.S. government. Al-Baghdadi caught the world’s attention by carrying out beheadings. In 2019, U.S. helicopters carrying members of the U.S. Army Delta Force landed near al-Baghdadi’s compound. …
Why cell phone calls are easily intercepted
In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian soldiers have made thousands of cell phone calls. As the battle dragged on, soldiers called their loved ones complaining about the invasion. Soldiers described how they were lied to about the war. They also complained of a lack of equipment and supplies. Some soldiers admitted to killing …
Weaponizing GPS to win battles. Could America be next?
Billions of people depend on GPS daily to find their way around. Yet, as most drivers have experienced, GPS is not always reliable and can send you down the wrong path. Something similar is happening in Russia. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, many Russian cities have experienced widespread GPS disruption. You see, Ukraine has been conducting …
Tips for older shooters to stay in the fight
It’s hard to get a concealed weapon permit in New York. In fact, only around 0.6% of New York’s adult population has a permit to carry a gun. Luckily, Maggie K. was one of the few who were able to get a permit to carry a gun. At the time, Maggie was a 56-year-old woman …
How to survive using only solar power
Hurricane Ian was a category 4 storm that hit Florida in 2022. It was the deadliest hurricane to hit the state since 1935. Damages from Ian were estimated to be over $50 billion. Much of the damage was from flooding caused by storm surges of 10-15 feet. One of the hardest hit areas was Fort …
Unarmed veteran disarms and pistol whips crazed gunman
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” A U.S. Army Veteran credited his military training when he helped subdue a gunman. Richard F. was at a nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO when a gunman started shooting. Five people were killed and 17 …
5 new guns to check out in 2023
With violent crimes increasing and new gun laws taking effect (Constitutional Carry, or permit-less concealed carry), 2023 will be another year with high numbers of gun sales. And there are a lot of new and unique firearms that will hit the market this year. In fact, here are five new firearms you may wish to …
How to protect yourself from today’s real estate scams
Stephanie Y. lives in New York. In 2022, she was looking for a new rental house for her family of six. Eventually, she found the perfect place. After securing the rental, Stephanie packed up her house and enrolled her children in their new school. The family was excited to move into their new house. A …
From hogs to home defense: The best rounds for your AR-15
America loves AR-15s, and it’s no secret why… They are an ideal weapon for home defense. But an AR-15 can serve a lot more purposes than just home defense. In fact, in parts of Texas, AR-15s are a popular choice for ranchers who deal with feral hogs. In some places in Texas, ranchers can no …
Shocking truth about the nationwide rise in theft
Retail theft is out of control. According to Mark Mathews at the National Retail Federation, “The kind of theft that’s mostly happening isn’t run-of-the-mill shoplifting. It’s organized crime.” In Charlotte, NC, one ring of thieves stole millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise. The thieves were shoplifting over-the-counter drugs, focusing on stores such as CVS, Walgreens, …
Should you hire a PI? Here’s what you need to know.
The mayor of Reno, Nevada is suing a local private investigator who she claims put a tracking device on her vehicle, which was able to track her car in real time. She was unaware the device was on her vehicle until her mechanic discovered it two weeks before the election where she won a third …
5 reasons to attend a gun show ASAP
I love gun shows and just went to one last month. But if you live in California, you likely won’t see many gun shows in the future. That’s because this year California became the first state to ban gun shows on state property. The new law bans the sale of firearms and ammunition on property …
Hypocritic Oath? Radiologist steals 100k patient records
James K. was a radiologist in New York. He worked for NRAD Medical Associates, and he stole the files of almost 100,000 patients. He was charged with unauthorized use of a computer, larceny, and unlawful duplication of computer material. According to the NY prosecutor… “Physicians are regularly entrusted with the health and well-being of their …
Child soldier dives on TWO grenades and lives
Jack L. was born in 1928 in North Carolina, and after the U.S. entered World War II, he wanted to serve his country. So, he forged his mother’s signature to join the Marines. When the Marine Corps realized he was underage he was sent to Hawaii to be a truck driver. But Jack didn’t want …
The scary truth about banking during a disaster
In September 2008, Lehman Brothers was the fourth-largest investment bank in the U.S. The company had over 25,000 employees around the world. At the time, the company had $639 billion in assets and $613 billion in liabilities. Way back in 1844, Lehman Brothers started as a general store in Montgomery, Alabama. At first, farmers paid …
How to create a quick and easy survival cache
After World War II ended, the U.S. quickly turned its attention to another threat… European nations feared that a Soviet invasion was inevitable. In the 1950s, the CIA organized a secret army in case of a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. The clandestine paramilitary network code-named “Operation Gladio,” included units in many NATO countries such …
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 information on Vietcong operations. Once captured, the Vietcong were interrogated so the U.S. could gather as much information as possible. From 1950 to 1970, the CIA had assets on the ground …
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 evacuate parts of Florida before the storm hit. Over 100 people died because of hurricane Ian and thousands more were rescued from their homes. Some people were trapped in their houses …
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 fall victim to some type of holiday scam. This includes a range of scams from credit card theft to fake online products. For example, Robert A. lives in Arizona. He’s an …
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 was able to remotely hack into the vehicles via TeslaMate (a tool that tracks data about Tesla’s). But the security researcher did not reveal the method he used until it had …
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 hacker had been streaming the video footage online. Jennifer had no idea the camera was streaming online until someone over 2,000 miles away told her. She received a text from …
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 wrap up the war quickly. But the offensive has bogged down, and as the war drags on, Russia has resorted to accusing Ukraine of planning to use a dirty bomb. Of …