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From Cybercrime Saul Goodman to the Russian GRU

Krebs on Security

A review of this user’s hacker identities shows that during his time on the forums he served as an officer in the special forces of the GRU , the foreign military intelligence agency of the Russian Federation. In almost any database leak, the first accounts listed are usually the administrators and early core members. ” Mr.

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A brief history of cryptography: Sending secret messages throughout time

IBM Big Data Hub

650 BC: Ancient Spartans used an early transposition cipher to scramble the order of the letters in their military communications. Modern cryptography 1913: The outbreak of World War I at the beginning of the 20th century saw a steep increase in both cryptology for military communications, as well as cryptanalysis for codebreaking.

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We Can Do It!: World War II Posters at the Still Picture Branch

Unwritten Record

The messages range from the promotion of Victory Gardens to recruitment for the various branches of the military. posters recruiting for the military, and promotion of the war effort on the homefront. The subject matter includes promotions for military recruitment, education, safety and more. “We Can Do It!”

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Remembering 9/11

Unwritten Record

On September 11, 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks were committed against the United States when two hijacked planes were flown into the North and South Towers at the World Trade Center, a third hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States.

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Vladimir Putin ‘s computers still run Windows XP, Media reports

Security Affairs

“Windows XP, released in 2001, was the last Microsoft operating system given the green light for use on official Russian government computers, the Open Media website reported, citing defence ministry documents.” Open Media is an opposition-friendly, independent Russian news website. intelligence agencies.

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Animatics and Anti-Communism: Payut Ngaokrachang Animates Hanuman for the USIA

Unwritten Record

Some were made for military service members. Indiana University Press, 2001), p. We work on a lot of cartoons in the Motion Picture Preservation Lab. Some were made to illustrate the dangers of drug use. But the most consistently surprising cartoons are the ones we find in the films of the United States Information Agency (USIA).

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #27 [Heads Up] Massive Impersonation Phishing Campaign Imitates Over 100 Brands and Thousands of Domains

KnowBe4

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Blog post with links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore.