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Department of State Seeks Supervisory Program Analyst for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

Department of State Seeks Supervisory Program Analyst for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

The U.S. Department of State is actively recruiting for a Supervisory Program Analyst within its Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically in the Office of Security Assistance and Operations (INL/SAO). This position is based at the Department of State Headquarters. The INL/SAO is responsible for managing the development and execution of INL's budget and overseeing the administration of all INL counter-narcotics and law enforcement programs globally. Key duties for the Supervisory Program Analyst include advising INL leadership on major security assistance program issues, managing supervisory and management duties for bureau-wide accountability and training functions, and coordinating INL's engagement with oversight bodies such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, subject to random drug testing, and capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance. The role r...

DOJ and FBI Disrupt Chinese Hacking Group Flax Typhoon Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

DOJ and FBI Disrupt Chinese Hacking Group Flax Typhoon Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure

The Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI have successfully disrupted the operations of Flax Typhoon, a Chinese hacking group allegedly linked to the Chinese government. This disruption involved seizing internet domains and tools used by the group in its cyber espionage activities. According to the DoJ, Flax Typhoon, associated with Integrity Technology Group, targeted various U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Services and Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Healthcare and Public Health, and Information Technology. The group utilized a botnet of infected internet-of-things (IoT) devices, a variant of Mirai malware, to facilitate vulnerability scanning with a tool called Microscan. Another tool, FishHub, was used for spear phishing to exploit computer networks. Targets included a U.S. power company in South Carolina, as well as international entities like airports in Japan and Poland, and critical infrastructure and universities in Taiwan. The FBI's Cyber Division head, Brett Leat...

Senator Ted Budd Introduces SCREEN Act to Prevent Foreign Child Predators from Obtaining U.S. Visas

Senator Ted Budd Introduces SCREEN Act to Prevent Foreign Child Predators from Obtaining U.S. Visas

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), introduced the Strengthened Checks for Reliable Evaluation of Entrants Nationwide (SCREEN) Act last month. This legislation aims to prevent foreign child predators from obtaining visas to enter the United States. The proposed act would grant the Departments of State and Homeland Security access to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children database. This access would allow these departments to cross-reference visa applications with known information about child predators, thereby enhancing the vetting process for individuals seeking entry into the U.S. Senator Scott emphasized the need for "100% certainty that we aren’t letting child predators come here on work visas." The initiative is part of broader efforts to bolster national security and protect vulnerable populations within the country by tightening immigration controls and leveraging existing databases for more thorough background checks.

Justice Gorsuch Corrects DOJ Lawyer on Statutory Interpretation During Supreme Court Arguments

Justice Gorsuch Corrects DOJ Lawyer on Statutory Interpretation During Supreme Court Arguments

During Supreme Court oral arguments, Justice Neil Gorsuch intervened to correct Sopan Joshi, an assistant to the solicitor general representing the Department of the Air Force. The case, Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan, centers on whether the Air Force must conduct an environmental study before applying for a permit to burn old explosives and munitions. Joshi argued that two federal statutes, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), are inconsistent, with RCRA displacing NEPA's environmental analysis requirements. Justice Gorsuch interrupted Joshi, clarifying that he had not used the term 'inconsistent' but rather emphasized the Court's usual approach: if compliance with both of Congress's commands is possible, then both should be followed to avoid conflict. This exchange highlighted a key point of contention regarding the interpretation of federal environmental laws and their application to military activities.

FCC Seeks Attorney Advisors for Enforcement Bureau in Washington, D.C.

FCC Seeks Attorney Advisors for Enforcement Bureau in Washington, D.C.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is actively recruiting Attorney Advisors for its Enforcement Bureau (EB) in Washington, D.C. These positions are open to candidates with professional law experience, specifically those with at least three years for GS-14 level and four years for GS-15 level, including at least one year at the preceding GS level in federal service. The roles involve providing authoritative legal advice on complex, policy-oriented enforcement issues, such as fraud, waste, and abuse of FCC-administered funds, equipment authorization rules, 911 system failures, and national security risks. Attorney Advisors will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, analyzing complex legal issues, and making recommendations to leadership. The FCC emphasizes that all candidates will be considered without regard to political or religious affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, or any other non-...

RAND Corporation Seeks Information Scientists for Applied Technology Policy Research

RAND Corporation Seeks Information Scientists for Applied Technology Policy Research

The RAND Corporation, a non-profit, non-partisan organization renowned for its rigorous and objective research, is actively seeking Information Scientists to join its team. These roles are focused on contributing to impactful research in national security policy and other critical policy challenges. RAND researchers are expected to lead innovative projects that deliver objective, reliable insights for policymakers and the public. The responsibilities of Information Scientists include examining complex policy problems through innovative research approaches such as modeling and simulation, and novel artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools. They will execute research using a broad range of analytically rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods, interpret results to support stakeholder decision-making, and communicate findings to policymakers and the public through written products and oral presentations. The positions are available in Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA.

Office of the Director of National Intelligence Seeks Identity Intelligence Analyst for Counterterrorism Training

Office of the Director of National Intelligence Seeks Identity Intelligence Analyst for Counterterrorism Training

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is actively recruiting an Identity Intelligence Analyst in McLean, VA. This full-time position is within the Directorate of Identity Intelligence (DII), which is responsible for coordinating and conducting training in identity intelligence disciplines. The selected individual will develop and deliver training programs focused on the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) and the Watchlisting mission for analysts across the U.S. Government's Counterterrorism (CT) community. The role also involves collaborating with the Directorate and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) to create and implement new courses. Candidates must be U.S. citizens residing in the United States, able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI), and possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointme...

RAND Corporation Seeks Classified Systems Administrator for Washington D.C. Office

RAND Corporation Seeks Classified Systems Administrator for Washington D.C. Office

The RAND Corporation, a research organization focused on public policy challenges, is actively recruiting a Classified Systems Administrator, IV, for its Washington D.C. office. This role is critical for the evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance of classified servers, networks, and communication systems within secure computing environments. The administrator will act as a senior technical resource within the Classified IT Operations Team, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of classified local and wide-area network infrastructure, systems, and services. Responsibilities include leading medium-to-large scale projects, providing technical leadership, and serving as an escalation resource for platform-specific issues. The position requires maintaining and configuring classified servers, operating systems, applications, and network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Linux systems administration. Candidates must possess an active Secret Clearance, with TS/SCI preferred, and ...

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Former CIA op in $194 million fraud scheme bought Florida luxury properties

Former CIA op in $194 million fraud scheme bought Florida luxury properties

David Rush, used some of the funds to acquire four 'luxury' properties in Palm Beach and Hobe Sound, Florida, according to reports.

The First Music Streaming Fraud Case Gets Caught Up in Trump’s Dumb AI Rebrand

The First Music Streaming Fraud Case Gets Caught Up in Trump’s Dumb AI Rebrand

Mike Smith was accused of using bots to stream music generated by artificial intelligence — or "super intelligence" as the president now insists everyone call it

The DOJ Is Stocking Its Civil Rights Division With Right-Wing Kooks

The DOJ Is Stocking Its Civil Rights Division With Right-Wing Kooks

The division tasked with independently investigating civil rights violations has hired convicted criminals and conspiracy theorists

Five Eyes Alliance Issues Urgent Warning on AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Urges Swift Action

Five Eyes Alliance Issues Urgent Warning on AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Urges Swift Action

The Five Eyes alliance, comprising cybersecurity agencies from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand, has issued a joint warning regarding the escalating threat of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber warfare. The alliance emphasizes that AI is already enhancing the speed, scale, and sophistication of cyberattacks, making it a present, rather than future, concern. Simultaneously, the agencies acknowledge AI as a powerful tool for defense. The warning highlights that AI-powered attacks are borderless, target various industries and governments, and can instantly scale to exploit critical infrastructure such as financial systems, hospitals, power grids, and water supplies. The alliance has outlined five immediate steps for governments and organizations, including reassessing online systems and disconnecting non-essential ones, and addressing 'legacy systems' running outdated software, which are vulnerable to sophisticated AI-driven attacks. The message underscores the glob...