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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

Was Bomber's "New York" Shirt A Message?
Full Story

It's hardly a unique fashion statement for a mass transit rider: a Yankees-style cap, and a "New York" sweat shirt.

But the New York Police Department is teaming with British authorities to determine whether those items were worn by suspects in the London terror cases to send a "purposeful message" to the city, according to an NYPD officials.

David Cohen, the NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence, raised the concern earlier this week at a security briefing for business leaders at police headquarters in Lower Manhattan.

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"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat."

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[Oorang]

The demographics of radical Islam

Bangladesh's political bombshell

[MamaDearest]

You might want to check with the FDA to make sure the manufacturer is a legitimate / approved manufacturer and proceed from there.

Counterfeit drugs have also been made or distributed in the USA

SNIPThe majority of drugs sold in state-licensed American pharmacies are manufactured in Puerto Rico, with backup facilities in the U.S. and elsewhere, says McGinnis. "The FDA goes to these manufacturing facilities, no matter where it is in world, and inspects it to make sure there's the right active ingredients and right equipment to make the product. We monitor the shipment and storage, we monitor the product from warehouse to pharmacy. We're comfortable with products sold in the U.S."

Search for drugs manufactured in India

[Velveeta]

Thanks for the crash info.

Yes, this group was a part of the "British invasion"

[Oorang]

Thanks Davey

[Velveeta]

What did the pharmacist say?

[MamaDearest]

after a long weekend that left me sunburned and worn out.

I remember those days of going back to work after a fun filled weekend, hoping for a rest until the next weekend (smiling).

[Velveeta]

Yeah, they're pretty good at cleanup.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, bombed buildings....

[MamaDearest]

Checking out your CAIR links and blood pressure rising. CAIR and the ACLU need to be made to understand they are walking on shaky ground. They are both as anti-American as any terrorist organization could be. Organizations preaching hatred on our soil ARE a definitive potential cause of terrorism. This is NOT a hot potato. Let them proselytize from terrorist soil, not ours.

[Velveeta]

Whoa!

Televangelist Robertson calls for assassination of Venezuelan president
The Associated Press, Aug. 22, 2005

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.


Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson called on Monday for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, calling him a "terrific danger" to the United States. (snip)

http://www.tkb.org/NewsStory.jsp?storyID=82638

[Cindy]

Not surprising at all and only one step away from the terrorists who are on welfare (various news articles -- re London).

[Mata6858]

Didn't realizie it until I got home. I opened them and thought boy these look different. Compared them with the few I had left from the last prescription and they were. They always label the brand name on the bottle to goggled it and found out they were made from a pharmacy company in India RanBAXY. I will be honest I wasn't too sure about taking them. What a way to get at american people if the terrorists wanted to using prescription drugs.

[Oorang]

Former DG of Islamic Foundation among suspects held: Govt hints progress in investigation (Bangladesh)
By Staff Reporter
Aug 22, 2005, 13:09

Police yesterday arrested Farid Uddin Masud, a former director general of Islamic Foundation, suspected to be a leader of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and some other persons in connection with Wednesday’s serial bombings.

Rapid Action Battalion-1 arrested Farid Uddin Masud at Zia International Airport before he could fly to London by British Airways. Police suspects he was the leader of banned JMB and he had direct links to August 17 series of bomb blasts.

Pabna police yesterday arrested three suspects Mithu Ahmed (34), Karimuzzaman Anju (32) and Mehedi Hasan April (27) under allegations of having links with August 17 series of bomb blasts.

JIC sources said they found some significant clues that some persons or organisations are involved in the countrywide serial bombings. But, they did not elaborate in the interest of investigation, sources said.

About 19 arrested suspects have been interrogated in the JIC under remand till yesterday, sources said.

Excerpted, more at link:

http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_21088.shtml

[Velveeta]

Actors union warns New York members about carrying police uniforms to work
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--actors-policeunif0822aug22,0,2508927.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork

Why Did it Take the UN Two Years to Designate Al Akhtar Trust as an Al Qaeda Supporting Organization?
http://counterterror.typepad.com/

'Ethical hackers' recruited
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0300business/0100news/tm_objectid=15885834&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=-ethical-hackers--recruited-name_page.html

Market Street Bridge Closed As Suspicious Package Checked (TN)
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_71211.asp

[Velveeta]

Don't take them.
Call the pharmacist tomorrow and request and explanation.
I'd love to hear how it turns out.

[Oorang]

10 militants arrested in North Waziristan
By Iqbal Khattak

PESHAWAR: The military arrested 10 suspected terrorists and found a large quantity of weapons in a raid on a seminary in North Waziristan Agency, a military statement said on Monday.

The weapons cache was found in a deserted compound which appeared to be a madrassa in Dandi Kuch, 11 kilometres northwest of Miranshah. It included grenades and machineguns, commando uniforms, as well as women’s clothes and wigs, the statement said. Seven suspects were arrested in the Mera Din area of the Shawal Valley and another three in other parts of North Waziristan close to the Afghan border, said the statement. The identity of those arrested could not immediately be established, the statement said, adding that they had been handed over to intelligence agencies for interrogation.

A military official, on condition of anonymity, told Daily Times that all the arrested suspects were aged between 18 and 25 years. “We don’t know yet if they are foreigners or not,” he said. The military statement said that the compound was being used as a terrorist den and security forces carried out the search on information by local residents. “The madrassa had been established in an unpopulated location and is an attempt by terrorists to use the cover of religious places for sabotage activities,” the military said.

A security official told Daily Times that terrorists, especially foreigners, were using women’s costumes to dodge security forces.

Online adds: Unidentified men blew up the main telephone line in Wana town on Monday, affecting almost 1,000 telephone lines in the restive South Waziristan Agency. However, the blast caused no casualties. Political administration officials said that saboteurs had planted a powerful bomb near the telephone exchange in Wana bazaar the other night which had disrupted the telecommunication link in the area.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_23-8-2005_pg1_4

[Cindy]

NOTE: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://www.fbi.gov/page2/aug05/infragard081205.htm

DIRECTOR MUELLER TO CYBER PROFESSIONALS:
Report Your Hacks!


08/12/05

One in five. That’s how many businesses, universities, and government agencies said they reported their computer intrusions to law enforcement in the 2005 cyber survey conducted by the Computer Security Institute and the FBI.

On Tuesday, Director Mueller talked about it in a speech at the annual national conference of InfraGard, a nearly decade-old partnership between the Bureau and the private sector.

“We know that [businesses] have practical concerns about reporting breaches of security,” Mueller said. “But we must find a way to stop these attacks. Maintaining a code of silence will not benefit you or your company in the long run.”

He offered some sobering ways hackers have wreaked havoc on critical infrastructure:

In Australia, a hacker accessed an online sewage control system and released 250 million tons of raw sewage onto the grounds of a public space.
In Russia, hackers took control of a gas pipeline through an electronic control system.
In Ohio, a computer virus infected computers in a nuclear power plant, disrupting safety systems for five hours.
At the same time, Mueller thanked the 11,225 members of the InfraGard network and strongly praised their efforts, calling the program “one of our most important links to the private sector.”

“From our perspective, [you give us] 11, 000 contacts…and 11,000 partners in our mission to protect America,” Mueller said. “We recognize that in certain areas we lack the expertise you possess. That is why we need your help.”

What kinds of help have InfraGard members given to the FBI and its partners? The Director cited just a few examples:

In Colorado, an InfraGard member notified us that computer software templates used by U.S. energy companies had been stolen.
In Phoenix, our investigators turned to InfraGard members for information about a high-tech issue while working on a highly sensitive counterterrorism case.
In San Francisco, InfraGard members briefed our agents and analysts on risks associated with power grids, air traffic control, and chemical and nuclear facilities.
While shopping, another InfraGard member noticed individuals buying items that could be used to make a bomb. He took down the license plate number of their car and called authorities, who later told him his hunch was right.
“Success stories like these reinforce the need for vigilance and cooperation,” Mueller said. “Working side-by-side is not just the best option, it is the only option.”

Resources: Director’s Speech | InfraGard website | Related story on InfraGard

[Oorang]

Market St. Bridge, that's an interesting one Vel, thanks.

[Oorang]

I have no doubt the jhadi's have hackers in their ranks. Good article, thanks Cindy.

[Cindy]

Personally, I see no difference between CAIR and the ACLU.

[Velveeta]

Nice to see you back, Oorang.

Bangladesh catching terrorists.
Saudi Arabia nabbed a few the other day.
Pakistan announced some capture.

Forgive me for being skeptical...

I wonder if this is suddenly, all for appearances.

When we're hit again, these folks can say "hey look, we were trying".