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DHS Looks To Install Microphones In “Urban Areas” That Can Listen to Conversations

“Gunshot detectors” could be used to eavesdrop on street chatter The Department of Homeland Security is looking to install “gunshot detector” microphones that are capable of listening to conversations throughout “urban areas” of Washington, DC. According to a Request for Information (RFI) posted on the FedBizOpps website on January 18 (PDF), the DHS, in tandem […]

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Infographic: Are the Feds Preparing for Civil War?

Government-conspiracy Is the government preparing to put down widespread civil strife or uprising? After four years of economic woe, and an all-time low approval rating for congress, many Americans are asking this question. With a government that’s seemingly out of control, conspiracy theories are popping up about what’s “really” going on – and there’s more truth […]

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U.S.-Canada Integrated Cybersecurity Agenda

As part of the Beyond the Border initiative, the U.S. and Canada are strengthening cybersecurity cooperation. In a move that received little attention, both countries recently announced a joint cybersecurity action plan. Cyber threats know no national borders which has made the issue an important security concern. A fully integrated North American security perimeter would […]

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DHS, Secret Service Say They Are Taking Romney Twitter Threats Very Seriously

Media still silent on assassination, riot chatter As threats of violence and death against Presidential candidate Mitt Romney continue to explode on Twitter, Homeland Security officials have said they are taking the threats extremely seriously, while the Secret Service is encouraging Twitter users to “self police” the social media website. Following Monday’s debate threats by […]

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