For over a decade, Richardcyoung.com has been warning about the vulnerabilities in America’s power grid, especially in regard to hackable SCADA systems that, when compromised, could do major damage to the grid. Now, Paul Steidler reports in RealClearEnergy that the grid needs urgent strengthening. He writes: The U.S. electric grid continues to face a bevy […]
Terror Threats Strike France
In total, eight French airports were dealing with security alerts on Wednesday, in addition to another alert at Versailles Palace. Dominique Vidalon and Marine Strauss report for Reuters: Eight French airports faced security alerts on Wednesday and several were evacuated for checks, the DGAC aviation authority said, and the Palace of Versailles closed again due to its […]
Macron: France “Hit Once Again by the Barbarity of Islamist Terrorism”
In response to the attack at a high school in France by a Chechen Muslim, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the country was “hit once again by the barbarity of Islamist terrorism.” The Associated Press reports: A man of Chechen origin who was under surveillance by French security services over suspected Islamic radicalization stabbed […]
How Badly Could Russian Cyberattacks Hurt the USA?
For some time now Americans have been hearing warnings of impending Russian cyberattacks that could cripple the nation’s infrastructure. Just how likely are they, and how damaging could they be? Jack Detsch reports at Foreign Policy: But experts believe that Russia doesn’t have to use digital attacks that harm physical infrastructure in the United States […]
The Twin Towers on 9/11 Pt I.
Paul Craig Roberts comments on the events of 9/11/2001, and his views after visiting the attack sites shortly afterward. He writes (abridged): NEW YORK – Ever since 9/11, readers keep asking me my views on these attacks. I have been barraged with emails until my head spins with engineering studies about melting steel, controlled explosions, […]
Could the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Change America’s Response to Cyberattacks?
The cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline exposed America’s vulnerable energy infrastructure. But the hackers are only one part of the problem. There are numerous laws on the books in America that exaggerate the damage caused by pipeline failures, but not all the fault lies in this country. Other countries willing to turn a blind eye […]
Cybersecurity—Ignore at Your Own Risk: Tim Yee, FBI
A client sent me this video “Cybersecurity—Ignore at Your Own Risk,” by SA Tim Yee, FBI New Orleans. The presentation is around a half-hour, followed by questions. You can watch the entire presentation below. If you’re pressed for time, go to my top three highlights sections at minutes: 12:30, 24.00, and 32.00. P.S. If you […]
Macron Fights to Save France’s Children From the Islamists
French President Emanuel Macron is battling Islamic radicals who are terrorizing France. Carlos Garcia reports at The Blaze: President Emmanuel Macron of France issued an ultimatum to Muslim leaders after several lethal terrorist attacks from Islamists in his country. Macron addressed the French Council of the Muslim Faith on Wednesday and gave them 15 days to […]
Are You Guys Ready? Let’s Roll!
“Are you guys ready? Let’s roll!” was an expression Todd Beamer used whenever his wife and two young sons were leaving their home for a family outing, reports James Freeman in the WSJ. In 2001, Joann Loviglio (Associated Press) described the final moments of Flight 93: It was also the expression the 32-year-old businessman and […]
FBI Reveals the Name of Saudi Link to 9/11 Terrorists
Al Jazeera reports: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accidentally disclosed the name of a Saudi diplomat suspected of directing support to two al-Qaeda hijackers in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, Yahoo News reported. The mistake about the identity of the Saudi embassy official was made in a declaration by […]
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