Saturday, June 20, 2015
Too Easy to Hack Your Email
I usually don't post much on cyber security security because it is a such a large crime and the variations and techniques are so varied, I would spend way too much time on just that. Every once in while I will come across a cyber crime I will feel compelled to share with my readers for what ever reason.
In this particular hack, I felt was worth of your knowledge because it is ridiculously simple and I also feel it would most likely be perpetrated by someone you know.
This hack is being made known by the awesome Symantec technology company known for their security, storage and backup software. I thought it was cool of them to produce this video.
What could a hacker learn about you be accessing you email account(s) and how could they exploit the information they have access to?
Aside from getting to know more about your personal life, I also see the potential for identity theft by possibly getting more valuable information from your emails that could be pieced together to create your personal profile. That profile could further be used to apply for credit cards, loans, and various other things which would devastate your life.
Remember, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world.
Take heed.
Dave
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Advent Is Growing. Thanks To You.
Many Advent PerSec readers who have been to one of my
presentations, have asked me why I don’t post articles about the subjects I
talk about in the live presentations. The biggest reason I didn’t is that I
felt posting the subjects online would drive down the attendance of the live
presentations. My thinking was that people would not attend my presentations if
they could just read about it online.
Well, after some thought and convincing by a reader who
attended a presentation, I have relented. I did so but only with the readers’
understanding that reading about some of the security threats cannot replace
seeing some of the demonstrations in person or the countermeasures I
demonstrate in the presentations. In other words, reading posts online can
never replace being there in person and seeing it for yourself.
Another reason I decided to bring more information to this
blog is because Advent Personal Security as a business is growing at a good
pace. I now have followers from 11 states in the US and a few from other countries.
While I can handle the growth by myself so far, there is no way I can do
presentations outside of my own community thereby neglecting many people of
valuable information that could benefit them.
So, from now on, I will post most if not all the information
discussed at my live presentations. There are some things I will not be able to
post such as demonstrations and product use but I will try my best to inform my
followers on how to protect themselves and be safe from personal safety
threats. I am also looking into producing some Advent videos to post on the
blog so, watch for those in the future.
Also, be aware that I am launching an Advent Personal
Security website with almost 200 security products available. I am hoping to
launch in early July 2015. Also, this blog may move to a different address
around the same time but not to worry, I will leave a link to the new blog site
and website on this page so you can visit and re subscribe on the new blog
site.
Thanks to all my followers and customers for your loyalty
and support. Your safety is my goal. BTW, I have managed to reinstall the Follow and RSS buttons which mysteriously disappeared for awhile but had my Advent email hijacked. If you have received any advertisements for a home security systems from adventpersecblog.com, please know that it was not me, it was probably from some teenaged Russian script kiddie hacker and you should disregard. I will never solicit your business directly. If you want to contact me directly, you can do so at dave@adventpersec.com
Dave
There, I Said It!
Well, here I go again, defending my beliefs. No post on this blog has gotten more negative and hateful responses than my martial arts posts. Naturally, most responses I've gotten come from martial arts (MA), instructors and practitioners who believe their style is the ultimate in self defense and that I'm stupid because I don't agree with their belief in their MA style.
First and foremost, I want to say that my intention is NOT to degrade any particular martial arts form or person. My only intent is to state that not all martial arts forms are a viable form of self defense regardless of the form or style.
I totally understand loyalty to your martial arts style and beliefs but, it doesn't take rocket science to understand that grappling, high kicks, back flips, and bokkens is NOT self defense. True self defense is the knowledge of how to avoid an attack and the knowledge of physical defense if needed with what you have available. It is NOT engaging the enemy with force to emerge victorious. Besides, who the heck does back flips and carries martial arts weapons with them at all times?
Ladies, do any of you carry these with you at all times? Anyone? .....Anyone? This woman is a brown belt in some "self defense" martial arts course. Would she be able to defend herself against a larger male in a dark parking lot after being attacked from behind without her weapons? What is she going to do, pull out her Sai from her purse and impale her attacker? Her instructor has convinced her she is "self defense ready". Folks, that is NOT self defense.
Some "self defense schools" will gladly "upgrade" you training with "weapons training" for a small fee. Seriously? Swords and bokken as self defense? Please! This is 21st century USA, not 17th century China.
As proof of the lies, I decided to experiment and prove my point by going to a local Kung Fu martial arts school a few blocks from my home to see how their "self defense" course faired. The sign on the building clearly stated "self defense training" so I entered and was quickly greeted by a young man who told me he was the Kung Fu master (instructor). How a 28 year old guy can become a Kung Fu master is beyond me but I played along. BTW, Kung Fu is actually Gung fu in Chinese. Kung Fu is often used in the West to refer to Chinese martial arts. It is only in the late 20th century, that this term was used in relation to Chinese martial arts by the Chinese community. Kung-fu is a primarily an UNARMED Chinese martial art resembling karate yet this Kung Fu sensei proceeded to tell me about all the Kung Fu weapons they train in and how Karate is inferior. He was also quick to ask me if I was interested in the weapons self defense course they had for "special training price". I simply told him I saw his class practicing out in the parking lot a day before which got my attention, (they were practicing outside with swords (bokken).
His first question was if I had ever taken any martial arts courses before. I lied and said no. That was his que to employ the sales pitch. Next, he asked if I would take some "tests" to see where I should be placed in the class. He donned some punching mitts and told me to punch them as hard as I could. I gave a half hearted effort while in a pitiful stance. Next, he asked me to kick a punching bag. Again, I gave a wimpy low kick and pretended to lose my balance. After that pathetic performance, the "instructor" told me I had good potential and should be placed in the black belt fast track. No big surprise that the black belt fast track costs $30 more that the advertised self defense price. So, after a few more questions about my wants, he also somehow figured out that I would be an excellent candidate for the special weapons course which was and additional $50. more. All this from a sissy punch and a weak low kick! Self defense? I think not. He's not an instructor, he's a salesman trying to make a buck off my supposed ignorance, period!
As any regular Advent reader knows, I am a martial arts practitioner (Combat Judo & Brazilian Ju Jitsu) and a firm believer in martial arts as a self defense method, but you must understand that not all martial arts are a self defense form regardless of the advertisements and credentials of the instructor.
So, to you martial arts practitioners and "senseis" who have deceived people and hated on me, where is the integrity and discipline of true martial arts it requires now? Is it in your dojo or is it your bank account? Check yourself before you criticize. If you can justify money over discipline and integrity, you're wrong because that is not the way of the true warrior.
Peace be unto you.
First and foremost, I want to say that my intention is NOT to degrade any particular martial arts form or person. My only intent is to state that not all martial arts forms are a viable form of self defense regardless of the form or style.
I totally understand loyalty to your martial arts style and beliefs but, it doesn't take rocket science to understand that grappling, high kicks, back flips, and bokkens is NOT self defense. True self defense is the knowledge of how to avoid an attack and the knowledge of physical defense if needed with what you have available. It is NOT engaging the enemy with force to emerge victorious. Besides, who the heck does back flips and carries martial arts weapons with them at all times?
Some "self defense schools" will gladly "upgrade" you training with "weapons training" for a small fee. Seriously? Swords and bokken as self defense? Please! This is 21st century USA, not 17th century China.
As proof of the lies, I decided to experiment and prove my point by going to a local Kung Fu martial arts school a few blocks from my home to see how their "self defense" course faired. The sign on the building clearly stated "self defense training" so I entered and was quickly greeted by a young man who told me he was the Kung Fu master (instructor). How a 28 year old guy can become a Kung Fu master is beyond me but I played along. BTW, Kung Fu is actually Gung fu in Chinese. Kung Fu is often used in the West to refer to Chinese martial arts. It is only in the late 20th century, that this term was used in relation to Chinese martial arts by the Chinese community. Kung-fu is a primarily an UNARMED Chinese martial art resembling karate yet this Kung Fu sensei proceeded to tell me about all the Kung Fu weapons they train in and how Karate is inferior. He was also quick to ask me if I was interested in the weapons self defense course they had for "special training price". I simply told him I saw his class practicing out in the parking lot a day before which got my attention, (they were practicing outside with swords (bokken).
His first question was if I had ever taken any martial arts courses before. I lied and said no. That was his que to employ the sales pitch. Next, he asked if I would take some "tests" to see where I should be placed in the class. He donned some punching mitts and told me to punch them as hard as I could. I gave a half hearted effort while in a pitiful stance. Next, he asked me to kick a punching bag. Again, I gave a wimpy low kick and pretended to lose my balance. After that pathetic performance, the "instructor" told me I had good potential and should be placed in the black belt fast track. No big surprise that the black belt fast track costs $30 more that the advertised self defense price. So, after a few more questions about my wants, he also somehow figured out that I would be an excellent candidate for the special weapons course which was and additional $50. more. All this from a sissy punch and a weak low kick! Self defense? I think not. He's not an instructor, he's a salesman trying to make a buck off my supposed ignorance, period!
As any regular Advent reader knows, I am a martial arts practitioner (Combat Judo & Brazilian Ju Jitsu) and a firm believer in martial arts as a self defense method, but you must understand that not all martial arts are a self defense form regardless of the advertisements and credentials of the instructor.
So, to you martial arts practitioners and "senseis" who have deceived people and hated on me, where is the integrity and discipline of true martial arts it requires now? Is it in your dojo or is it your bank account? Check yourself before you criticize. If you can justify money over discipline and integrity, you're wrong because that is not the way of the true warrior.
Peace be unto you.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Stealth Body Armor And Holster
The Ares Armor RAD Pack
About two years ago, I received an email from a fellow analyst at the FBI. It was an officer safety alert about a new product called the the RAD Pack. I watched the video and was amazed at the brilliance of the vest and how effective it was. The analyst side of me automatically saw how it could easily be used for crimes if people were not aware of it in large public gatherings. I thought it would be a good idea to show it to my readers so they would be aware of not only the the threat, but what is available for your use and safety.
Considering that this piece of equipment has built in armor, it also has a easily accessible gun holster built in which is ergonomically positioned. Not only that, you can carry your Red Bulls and granola bars while ensuring your safety.
Watch the video below and check out their site.
This is a good product for those in the personal security and conspiracy theorists who believe the men in black suits are tracking them. Regardless, I think this is something you as a safety conscious American should be aware of if only for your safety.
About two years ago, I received an email from a fellow analyst at the FBI. It was an officer safety alert about a new product called the the RAD Pack. I watched the video and was amazed at the brilliance of the vest and how effective it was. The analyst side of me automatically saw how it could easily be used for crimes if people were not aware of it in large public gatherings. I thought it would be a good idea to show it to my readers so they would be aware of not only the the threat, but what is available for your use and safety.
Considering that this piece of equipment has built in armor, it also has a easily accessible gun holster built in which is ergonomically positioned. Not only that, you can carry your Red Bulls and granola bars while ensuring your safety.
Watch the video below and check out their site.
This is a good product for those in the personal security and conspiracy theorists who believe the men in black suits are tracking them. Regardless, I think this is something you as a safety conscious American should be aware of if only for your safety.
Stealth Gun Safes
Well, an Advent PerSec reader contacted me and asked my about home gun safes. Being he is a gun enthusiast and recently moved to Texas, he was curious about gun safes because his new home just didn't have a well enough hidden area where his safes wouldn't "stand out". As a gun enthusiast and security expert myself, I immediately thought of Q-Line.
During my time in law enforcement, I remember getting several emails from associates regarding this awesome product and eventually purchased one myself to secure my weapons. I highly recommend them and believe they are worth the cost in regards to security and safety.
To avoid the long description, I have posted the video below. Genius!
For more information on these awesome products, go to:
During my time in law enforcement, I remember getting several emails from associates regarding this awesome product and eventually purchased one myself to secure my weapons. I highly recommend them and believe they are worth the cost in regards to security and safety.
To avoid the long description, I have posted the video below. Genius!
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