“Do as I say..not as I do”- UN Sends Restricted Computer Equipment to Iran and North Korea July 5, 2012
Posted by Chris Mark in News.Tags: Iran, North Korea, security, UN, United Nations, WIPO
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In yet another shocking revelation of questionable actions within the United Nations, Foxnews reports that the US State Department is now investigating the shipment of sensitive computer and other equipment to Iran and North Korea by way of an obscure UN department. The United Nations has prohibitions against sending such sensitive equipment to both countries as the countries are trying to develop nuclear weapons. According to the report, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), of which the US is a member, sent computers and other technology to both countries. The US State department was unaware of the shipment and, according to a top US official, it now appears that “”official at the U.N. agency, the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization, or WIPO, “has not yet been fully open” to the inquiries…””
Laws & the US Constitution…a Primer ;) June 28, 2012
Posted by Chris Mark in Uncategorized.Tags: Constitution, house of represenatives, I'm just a bill, ObamaCare, schoolhouse rocks, senate, Stole Valor
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Today the US Supreme Court ruled on two laws that have been a major source of debate. I have already had two knock down arguments on Facebook over these findings. In light of this, and the fact that we are approaching the 4th of July, I am going to take a moment to interject some levity into the debate.
The Supreme Court upheld the law commonly known as ObamaCare and struck down as the Stolen Valor Act as unconstitutional. As we have foreign readers…here is a primer to the US Government..the Congress (comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate) in conjunction with the President of the US introduce Bills. (more…)
“Liberty must at all hazards be supported.”- Thomas Jefferson, 1765 June 28, 2012
Posted by Chris Mark in Uncategorized.Tags: 13 Colonies, 4th of July, concord, Declaration of Independence, King George, lexington, mark consulting group, Revolutionary War, war of independence
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With the coming US presidential elections, I am going to intermix the normal blog posts with some US history and political thoughts. The 4th of July in Park City, Utah (where we live) is a time of parties, fun and parades. I am always a bit dismayed when I casually ask people what the 4th is celebrating. While it is called ‘Independence Day’ there are a number of people who don’t appear to recognize the origins or the purpose of the 4th of July. Wow!..In a nutshell, Independence Day is a celebration of “our violently breaking free from the bonds of the shackles of our imperialistic British oppressors”…OK..that may simply be colorful way I describe it to my British friends to get them riled up but it is indeed a celebration of our ‘independence’ from British rule.
The revolution had been brewing for years with King George imposing oppressive taxes and other laws. “No Taxation without Representation” (an Irish phrase) was adopted by the colonists and adapted in 1765 when local politician James Otis famously said: “Taxation without representation is tyranny”. (more…)
Long Range Shooting with Lloyd Hill – Long Range Shooting Shop June 27, 2012
Posted by Chris Mark in weapons and tactics.Tags: huskemaw, Lloyd Hill, long range shooting, maxaccuracy.com, MOA, Rifles, Scout Sniper, shooting, sniper
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I rarely, if ever, endorse products on this blog. A few months ago I had a chance to meet Lloyd Hill of Long Range Shooting Shop (Plano, Tx) at a range outside of Dallas when I was doing some shooting for charity. He also has a blog at www.MaxAccuracy.com. I also had a chance to shoot one of his custom 7mm Remington Mags…if you are in the market for long range shooting instruction or custom long range rifles…Lloyd is the person to speak with. As a former Marine Scout/Sniper, I am not easily impressed on the range. Lloyd impressed the hell out of me. Not only does he understand long range shooting, but he practices what he preaches. (he is a nice guy, as well with some great stories:) He spent years “overseas” and is an avid hunter. This guy does not build “Brandy Gun” (an overly expensive gun that the owner cannot shoot…he only pulls it out to show is other rich friends when they are drinking brandy from a snifter). Lloyd builds custom, long range rifles. As a testament to his skill in making a rifle, I put two rounds in less than 2 inches at 500 yards with the 7mm. For you shooting enthusiasts that is less than 1/2 MOA at 500 yards…on a rifle I had never shot. Here is a video of Lloyd.
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“This is the American Express Fraud Department” – Two Dozen Carders Arrested on 4 Continents June 26, 2012
Posted by Chris Mark in cybersecurity, Industry News.Tags: Amex, BOA, Carders, data theft, DSS, Fatal System Error, fbi, mark consulting group, PCI, Sting, visa
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Lnight my wife received an email about a suspcious transaction on our Amex card. Turns out it was a fraudulent transaction and my wife’s card had been stolen. I was writing a blog post on this very subject when a Google alert informs me of this article on Foxnews. “Two Dozen Arrested in Online Financial Fraud Sting”. According to the article: “Two dozen people on four continents have been arrested in an elaborate sting targeting a black market for online financial fraud, federal officials in New York said Tuesday.
U.S. officials called the crackdown in United States, Europe, Asia and Australia the largest enforcement effort ever against hackers who steal credit card, bank and other information on the Internet — a practice known as “carding.” The officials claimed the two-year FBI sting protected more than 400,000 potential victims and prevented losses of around $205 million.”
On that note, I recommend that you take a look at the book “Fatal System Error”…gives very good insight into the underworld of Carding.
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