Interfor Dispatch by Interfor - Monitoring Threats via Social Media and OSINT
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Monitoring Threats via Social Media and OSINT; a critical security measure: The sharp rise in popularity of social media and other interactive platforms in the past decade is news to no one. From open forums to live podcasts to dynamic comment sections, digital tools help people connect at all times. The global pandemic is a good example of how digital media connected a world that was physically distanced. To learn how monitoring threats via social media and OSINT is a critical security measure click here.
Don Aviv, President, Interfor International
️️China: Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing. Is anyone surprised?
️Big Data: This week in data: Getting real value from your data. Understanding the new world we live in.
️Corruption: Longtime Los Angeles politician found guilty of corruption to get his son a scholarship, teaching job. Corruption and nepotism go hand in hand.
️Crypto: The Crypto Industry Needs to Fix Itself Before It Can Progress. It still has a long way to go.
️Economy: US manufacturing near three-year low; casts a shadow over economy. Things may get worse before they get better.
️Europe: Europe Fears U.S. China Hawks Will Put Russia on Back Burner. Both threats pose a challenge to the West.
️Facebook: New study points to Facebook as big conduit of fake news during 2020 election. Something to remain aware of as 2024 approaches.
️Israel: Army says aircraft downed by IDF in north this week likely an Iranian drone. Iran is testing Israel during this challenging time.
️Middle East: Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support. The shifting sands of the Middle East.
Military: Our military is in a dangerous decline and this is the reason why. This is concerning, and will have a long-term impact.
️NYPD: Self-proclaimed Chicago gang member, 24, taunts and laughs at NYPD officers in TikToks. Criminals being bold on social media.
️Tech: TikTok discourse exposes need for U.S. federal privacy legislation. The app is still as popular as ever.
️2023: Italy’s privacy watchdog bans ChatGPT over data breach concerns. And it is not because ChatGPT suggested pineapple is a suitable topping for pizza. Who will follow?
️Breach: Fake ransomware gang targets U.S. orgs with empty data leak threats. Online threats are only becoming more sophisticated.
Hiring: The 3 cybersecurity hiring trends experts predict for 2023. Know what to expect in this growing field.
️Jobs: Cybersecurity Great Resignation. This is impacting cybersecurity as well.
️Policy: Joe Biden's Cybersecurity 'Dream Team' Roiled as Chris Inglis Resigns. Drama in the White House.
️Startup: There Are Way Too Many Cybersecurity Startups. Some Won’t Survive A Recession. It is tough out there in startup land.
️Hacking: Chinese Hacking Group Highly Active, US Cybersecurity Firm Says. China keeps testing America’s resolve.
️Airports: These Are the Most Annoying People at Airport Security, According to the TSA. We have all seen one of these types of people in line at TSA.
️Guns: Here are the best and worst states for gun safety. Something to consider if you plan on relocating.
️Schools: 'There is no universal school safety solution.' Nashville attack renews debate over how best to protect students. This heated debate continues, and our children keep losing.
️Synagogues: After 43 years, France tries suspected bombmaker in Paris synagogue killings. Justice is finally served.
️Travel: Cancun Is Still The Top Destination For American Travelers Despite Travel Advisories. Just be cautious when traveling.