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Amentum Seeks Senior Law Enforcement Advisors for ICITAP Counterterrorism Program in U.S.

Amentum Seeks Senior Law Enforcement Advisors for ICITAP Counterterrorism Program in U.S.

Amentum, a global services partner, is seeking three qualified candidates for the role of Senior Law Enforcement Advisor in Washington, D.C. These positions are in support of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP) – Advancing Counter Terrorism Initiatives and Operational Needs (ACTION) program. The advisors will be responsible for guiding the program's strategy, identifying gaps, and spearheading solutions. Their duties include conducting workshops, trainings, assessments, curriculum development, and facilitating equipment donations to law enforcement and counterterrorism agencies globally. Candidates are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, 10-15 years of law enforcement experience with preferred senior leadership rank, and intimate knowledge of counterterrorism operations. Familiarity with foreign assistance and experience engaging international partners like INTERPOL and the United Nations are desired qualification...

Scammers stole his image to lure the lovesick. Then the lovesick came looking for him

Scammers stole his image to lure the lovesick. Then the lovesick came looking for him

For eight years, romance scammers have stolen one Mississippi man's photos to create hundreds of fake online profiles that have been used to trick lovesick men and women out of their money

Cranbury Township, New Jersey, Reports $26 Million Stolen in Wire Transfer for Affordable Housing

Cranbury Township, New Jersey, Reports $26 Million Stolen in Wire Transfer for Affordable Housing

Cranbury Township, New Jersey, announced on November 6 that approximately $26 million intended for affordable housing land acquisition was stolen through a fraudulent wire transfer on September 28. Mayor Lisa Knierim disclosed the incident, stating that nearly $17.3 million of the stolen funds have been frozen, leaving about $8.7 million unaccounted for. A task force comprising local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, led by the Cranbury Township Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, is investigating the 'sophisticated' theft. The township is also considering hiring PKF O'Connor Davies, a municipal accounting firm, for financial consulting and is in discussions with insurance carriers to recover the money. The announcement came more than five weeks after the theft and three days after the November 3 election, raising questions among residents about the timing of the disclosure.

American Express Seeks Director for Cyber Security and Agentic AI in Privileged Access Management

American Express Seeks Director for Cyber Security and Agentic AI in Privileged Access Management

American Express Seeks Director for Cyber Security and Agentic AI in Privileged Access Management

US Border Patrol and Regional Agencies Conduct Joint Tracking Training in Northern Border Region

US Border Patrol and Regional Agencies Conduct Joint Tracking Training in Northern Border Region

The United States Border Patrol recently hosted a multiagency tracking class focusing on specialized regional training for duties along the U.S.-Canada border. This training is crucial for agents and local law enforcement partners to prepare for life-threatening conditions during the harsh winter climate in the northern region. Participants honed their tracking skills to conduct search operations for lost individuals, a capability that extends beyond apprehending border crossers to include locating missing hunters, lost hikers, and endangered children. The course involved three days of intensive classroom instruction, practical exercises, and scenario-based training, covering fundamentals such as establishing sign descriptions, reading footprints, and understanding various components required to track individuals across diverse terrain. Participating agencies included the Pembina County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Forks Police Department, Kittson County Sheriff’s Office, Ca...

World Customs Organization Symposium Addresses Proliferation of Counterfeit Goods in Digital Marketplace

World Customs Organization Symposium Addresses Proliferation of Counterfeit Goods in Digital Marketplace

World Customs Organization Symposium Addresses Proliferation of Counterfeit Goods in Digital Marketplace

Orca Security Enhances Cloud Security for AI-Generated Code and Autonomous Agents

Orca Security Enhances Cloud Security for AI-Generated Code and Autonomous Agents

Orca Security Enhances Cloud Security for AI-Generated Code and Autonomous Agents

Thoma Bravo-Backed TRM Labs Seeks Blockchain Intelligence Analyst for Transnational Crime Investigations

Thoma Bravo-Backed TRM Labs Seeks Blockchain Intelligence Analyst for Transnational Crime Investigations

TRM Labs, a Series C company with $220 million in funding from investors including Thoma Bravo, Goldman Sachs, and Bessemer, is actively seeking a Blockchain Intelligence Analyst. This San Francisco-headquartered firm, operating with a distributed-first model, aims to enhance its capabilities in investigating and disrupting transnational criminal organizations. The role requires an experienced analyst to independently lead complex investigations, focusing on tracing illicit funds across various blockchains and through obfuscation techniques like mixers and chain-hopping. The analyst will be responsible for producing intelligence products, including actor profiles and attribution assessments, to support law enforcement partners in disrupting drug trafficking and other illicit activities. TRM Labs emphasizes the importance of AI fluency, expecting candidates to leverage AI tools to accelerate research and improve analytical workflows.

Southeast Asian leaders, with US and Chinese counterparts, will renew alarm over online scams

Southeast Asian leaders, with US and Chinese counterparts, will renew alarm over online scams

Southeast Asian leaders and key counterparts, including from the U.S. and China, are raising alarms over online scams

UNIDIR Launches Counter-IED Compendium to Enhance Global Knowledge Sharing

UNIDIR Launches Counter-IED Compendium to Enhance Global Knowledge Sharing

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) has launched a new online Counter-IED Compendium. This resource aims to consolidate effective measures and practices to prevent, mitigate, and counter the evolving threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The compendium was unveiled at an event convened by Australia, France, Nigeria, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, and UNIDIR. It addresses a critical gap in knowledge sharing among national authorities and experts, who previously lacked a centralized platform to pool information on successful counter-IED strategies. The compendium incorporates insights from over 50 states globally and is structured into three categories: upstream measures (prevention and preparedness), downstream measures (mitigation and response), and cross-cutting measures, all aligned with five capability-maturity levels.

Nigerian Government Urges African Nations to Transform Resource Wealth into Economic Prosperity

Nigerian Government Urges African Nations to Transform Resource Wealth into Economic Prosperity

Nigerian Government Urges African Nations to Transform Resource Wealth into Economic Prosperity

State Police Confirm Blue Mountain Lake Hostage Report as Swatting Hoax

State Police Confirm Blue Mountain Lake Hostage Report as Swatting Hoax

New York State Police have confirmed that a report of an armed person holding someone hostage in the town of Indian Lake on Monday, November 9, was a swatting hoax. Troopers responded to the Blue Mountain Lake area around 1:53 p.m. after receiving the initial report. Authorities thoroughly checked the location provided by the caller, as well as nearby homes and outbuildings. As the caller continued to provide additional details, law enforcement also extended their search to areas at the Adirondack Experience museum that matched the descriptions given. Despite the extensive search efforts and the detailed information provided, police ultimately determined that the entire incident was a fabricated report, commonly known as a 'swatting' incident, designed to illicit a large-scale emergency response.