X-Rap
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I've been following the thread on training and it has occurred to me that cyber defense is something often overlooked. I'm no computer guru but I know that there have been some serious hacks in the past revealing identities that were otherwise anonymous (think Ashley Madison).
I know that on the few boards that I participate in I've identified a handfull of people by either their presence elsewhere, picture of themselves, or picture of a place (this by total coincidence, wonder who I could ID if I had the skills and motivation).
It is well known that the terrorists ISIS have sophisticated cyber abilities so I wonder what the possibilities of some of their hackers hitting a few of the bigger gun forums in pursuit if weapons here in the US.
Seems reasonable to believe that a number of desirable weapons, ammo and their locations could be gleaned from photos, IP addresses and such just as with other hacks. I'm not suspecting them to do anything beyond cataloging people, addresses, and weapons to later forward to their compatriots here in the US.
It's my belief that the terror groups will be arming themselves with guns acquired here within the country by purchase or theft. I'd also expect them to attempt to get guns through direct assault on gun owners in the field, following them after purchase and other means that we in the past probably haven't worried about.
This will work in the favor of both the terrorists and the antis because it's obvious that the administration intends to continue blaming gun owners and the ability to arm ourselves as part of the threat and if it turns the antis way the terrorists will benefit from a more restricted and defenseless public.
I personally try to not jump into these threads with lists and picture heavy displays of guns, photos of my ammo stash, open door safe pictures and such for all the reasons above, anybody else thinking likewise?
I know that on the few boards that I participate in I've identified a handfull of people by either their presence elsewhere, picture of themselves, or picture of a place (this by total coincidence, wonder who I could ID if I had the skills and motivation).
It is well known that the terrorists ISIS have sophisticated cyber abilities so I wonder what the possibilities of some of their hackers hitting a few of the bigger gun forums in pursuit if weapons here in the US.
Seems reasonable to believe that a number of desirable weapons, ammo and their locations could be gleaned from photos, IP addresses and such just as with other hacks. I'm not suspecting them to do anything beyond cataloging people, addresses, and weapons to later forward to their compatriots here in the US.
It's my belief that the terror groups will be arming themselves with guns acquired here within the country by purchase or theft. I'd also expect them to attempt to get guns through direct assault on gun owners in the field, following them after purchase and other means that we in the past probably haven't worried about.
This will work in the favor of both the terrorists and the antis because it's obvious that the administration intends to continue blaming gun owners and the ability to arm ourselves as part of the threat and if it turns the antis way the terrorists will benefit from a more restricted and defenseless public.
I personally try to not jump into these threads with lists and picture heavy displays of guns, photos of my ammo stash, open door safe pictures and such for all the reasons above, anybody else thinking likewise?