Threat Matrix: December 2006

Fighting Jihad in Cyberspace
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The setting is familiar to anyone who watches the evening news. A large, executive-style desk, a laptop perched on top, a logo in the background and a screen showing shifting images to reinforce the newsreader's message. The only difference is the presenter, who is swathed in an Arab headdress and masked to hide his identity, and the subject of the broadcast, a call for an Islamic state for Iraq and a vow to use Iraq as a launching pad to crush the "Zionists" in Israel.

Welcome to the "Voice of the Caliphate", the latest offering from the Global Islamic Media Front, widely regarded as the mouthpiece of al-Qaeda and the worldwide jihadist movement.

Distributed over the internet, the mock news format is just one of many employed by al-Qaeda's highly sophisticated propaganda arm.

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1,501 posted on 12/29/2006 1:17:21 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

To: appalachian_dweller; StillProud2BeFree; All

1,502 posted on 12/29/2006 1:19:54 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

To: JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

1,503 posted on 12/29/2006 1:20:33 PM PST by Cindy

1,504 posted on 12/29/2006 1:21:43 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

1,505 posted on 12/29/2006 1:27:30 PM PST by Cindy

To: StillProud2BeFree

Thank you for the translations, Laura.

http://www.lauramansfield.com

1,506 posted on 12/29/2006 1:29:35 PM PST by Cindy

To: appalachian_dweller

1,507 posted on 12/29/2006 1:30:01 PM PST by Cindy

To: appalachian_dweller

A joyous and peaceful New Year to you AD.

1,508 posted on 12/29/2006 1:33:22 PM PST by Cindy

Welcome certainly!

~Blessed 2007

1,509 posted on 12/29/2006 1:36:35 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

and a wonderful New Year to you JP.

1,510 posted on 12/29/2006 1:38:38 PM PST by Cindy

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=2549

Six Terrorists Killed, 32 Captured; Insurgents Kill Iraqi Civilian

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2006 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed six terrorists and captured 32 suspected terrorists today, military officials reported.
Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained two others during a raid against al Qaeda terrorists today in Baghdad. While moving toward the targeted building, coalition forces encountered two armed men who had exited nearby buildings. Coalition forces assessed the two armed men as an immediate threat and engaged them. Both men were wounded.

Coalition forces immediately rendered first aid and transported the two men to a nearby medical facility. Upon further investigation, coalition forces determined the men were local nationals. The men are in stable condition.

Additional forces performing security outside the targeted building were confronted by two armed terrorists during the raid. The terrorists began maneuvering toward coalition forces despite the ground troops' repeated attempts to halt the men. The terrorists were noncompliant and continued to maneuver toward the coalition forces who engaged, killing the two armed terrorists.

Ground forces entered the targeted building and found a weapons cache consisting of AK-47s, which was seized. Two suspected terrorists were also detained during the raid.

Elsewhere, coalition forces killed four terrorists and destroyed two buildings along with nearby cache sites containing improvised explosive device equipment during a raid today in Thar Thar.

Intelligence reports indicated roadside bombs were being produced in the targeted buildings. Upon entering the first building, coalition forces were engaged by armed terrorists. Coalition forces returned fire, killing four terrorists.

While searching the targeted buildings and surrounding area, ground forces found a significant cache consisting a large amount of IED-making material, including 16 pounds of homemade explosives, one 60-pound and one 80-pound bomb.

Also found on the site were multiple batteries, blasting caps, a rocket-propelled grenade,100 feet of detonation cord, suicide vests, grenades and machine guns.

Coalition forces coordinated an air strike that destroyed the buildings containing the weapons cache.

In another operation, special Iraqi police forces, with coalition advisers, captured two suspected insurgent cell leaders during operations today in Bahbahani, near Iskandariyah. The suspected insurgents are allegedly responsible for the kidnapping and murder of Iraqi civilians in the area.

The insurgent cell leaders, who are tied to al Qaeda in Iraq, are also implicated in numerous roadside bomb attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces in the Babil and Karbala provinces.

In other developments, coalition forces detained two suspects during operations today in the Ad Dawrah area of southern Baghdad to capture a suspected member of al Qaeda in Iraq who allegedly plans and participates in the kidnapping of Iraqi civilians. He is also alleged to advise on and facilitates violent activities, kidnappings and murders perpetuated by other insurgents.

Additionally, special Iraqi army forces detained 13 suspects during operations today in Salman Pak, southeast of Baghdad, to capture the alleged commander of illegal armed group elements responsible for sectarian violence and attacks against Iraqi civilians in the area.

The Iraqi-led operation, with coalition advisers, involved entry into the Salman Pak mosque. The mosque was reportedly used as a base of operations for planning and conducting attacks, kidnappings and murder. Credible intelligence also indicated the mosque was being used by illegal armed groups as a place to store and traffic weapons.

Iraqi forces entered the mosque and confiscated a large weapons cache consisting of 21 armored vests, two rocket-propelled-grenade launchers, three heavy machine guns, 10 assault rifles and 12 grenades.

Twenty RPG rounds were also found, but destroyed near the objective after explosive ordnance disposal personnel determined their condition prevented transport. The rounds were destroyed in a location that minimized any damage to the mosque.

(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)

1,511 posted on 12/29/2006 1:40:15 PM PST by Cindy

To: MamaDearest; All

[AP] UTAH - Idaho Professor Arrested In Utah For Hoax [Hantavirus]

"...planned to send her bankruptcy documents that included a substance in them that would expose her to the hantavirus"

"arrested Tuesday night by the FBI at the Salt Lake City International Airport after a flight from Chicago"

http://kutv.com/local/local_story_362130512.html

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[Palm Beach Post] FLORIDA - Police arrest man for making bomb threats in Fort Pierce

"Police arrested a man they believe made 10 phone calls to 911 claiming city hall would be bombed"

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2006/12/29/1229bomb.html

[Gainesville Sun] FLORIDA - Mall closes with late afternoon bomb threat

"bomb squad from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the mall after two unidentified packages were found by the Gainesville Police Department at the J.C. Penney store"

http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061224/MISC/61224037/-1/news

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[CBS] CALIFORNIA - Train Station Closed After Man Spills Mercury

"Police Say Suspect Did It Intentionally"

http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_359230307.html

[CNET] CALIFORNIA - Police blotter: Web at heart of ecoterror lawsuit [Good article on animal rights terrorism]

"how are you sleeping? You never know when your house, your car even, might go boom. Who knows, that new car in the parking lot may be packed with explosives. Or maybe it will be a shot in the dark"

http://news.com.com/Police+blotter+Web+at+heart+of+ecoterror+lawsuit/2100-1030_3-6145522.html

[Paradise Post] CALIFORNIA - FBI investigates Paradise man for alleged threats

"man is being held in Sacramento in relation to alleged threats made to hotels, Jewish museums, and other locations"

http://www.paradisepost.com/breakingnews/ci_4914386

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[WHP/CBS] PENNSYLVANIA - Hazmat Scare at Turnpike Stop

"Investigators in Lebanon County are still trying to figure out what made three men sick at a turnpike travel plaza"

"Around 8:30 Monday morning hazmat crews were called to the Lawn Service Plaza after three men, all traveling separately, became sick in the bathroom"

http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=92df4773-9cc2-47e4-b0dd-1dda4a677264
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[AINA] USA / MEXICO BORDER - Iraqis, Mostly Chaldeans, Are Entering U.S. Through Mexico

http://www.aina.org/news/20061228120123.htm

[Jim Kouri] MICHIGAN - Michigan's Hezbollah Connection Uncovered

http://www.sierratimes.com/06/12/28/64_12_117_8_66334.htm

1,512 posted on 12/29/2006 1:41:58 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

...Obama might be exposed as an expert in political doubletalk.

The above would be comical if he were not a U.S. Senator. I don't understand, at all, his alleged "rock star" status. Thanks for posting Piper and I wish you the best and most fruitful 2007.

1,513 posted on 12/29/2006 1:42:14 PM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)

Howdy JP! May your New Year be peaceful and happy.

1,514 posted on 12/29/2006 1:44:14 PM PST by appalachian_dweller (Get Prepared. Stay Prepared. See my FR Homepage for a list of actions and supplies.)

[CCTV.com] JAPAN - Norwalk virus outbreak

"The worst outbreak of contagious gastrointestinal disease in a quarter century has hit Japan. A number of people have already died"

http://www.cctv.com/english/20061226/102583.shtml

[Reuters] GLOBAL - Nuke trafficking doubles in five years

http://eden.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=international%20news&subclass=general&story_id=542929&category=general

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[National News] UNITED KINGDOM - Anti-terror cops inspect nuclear university

"amid fears that extremists may steal steal radioactive materials to make dirty bombs"

http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?story=CH2732480Y&news_headline=anti-terror_cops_inspect_nuclear_university

[icLanarkshire] UNITED KINGDOM - Bomb disposal experts were called to Blantyre last week after three suspect devices were found

http://iclanarkshire.icnetwork.co.uk/hamiltonadvertiser/news/tm_headline=&method=full&objectid=18346440&siteid=50144-name_page.html

1,515 posted on 12/29/2006 1:45:22 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) President Bush and first lady Laura Bush were moved to an armored vehicle on their ranch Friday during a tornado weather alert.

1,516 posted on 12/29/2006 1:45:51 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

ON THE NET...

US-CERT.GOV
http://www.us-cert.gov

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http://www.fbi.gov/page2/dec06/ic3_122206.htm

"INTERNET CRIME
How Complaints Become Cases"

12/22/06

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http://www.fbi.gov/page2/dec06/scams122906.htm

"LOOKING AHEAD
Resolve Not to Be Scammed"

12/29/06

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http://news.com.com/This+worm+wishes+you+a+Happy+New+Year/2100-7349_3-6146321.html?tag=nefd.top

"This worm wishes you a Happy New Year"
By Marguerite Reardon
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Published: December 29, 2006, 9:14 AM PST

"An e-mail worm disguised as a New Year's greeting is making the rounds on the Internet."

1,517 posted on 12/29/2006 1:52:37 PM PST by Cindy

I hope they have better plans than that! Underground is the only place to be during a tornado warning!

1,518 posted on 12/29/2006 1:56:03 PM PST by texpat72 (<><)

Great set of links JP.

I have not been able to find the suspect's name yet on this article:
http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_359230307.html

I last checked yesterday.

1,519 posted on 12/29/2006 2:01:54 PM PST by Cindy

it is a story not being covered

1,520 posted on 12/29/2006 2:04:27 PM PST by JustPiper ("It's one thing to authorize. It's another thing to actually appropriate the money and do it")

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