Archive for October, 2008

ABC News: Spy Fears: Twitter Terrorists, Cell Phone Jihadists

 The inevitable “new technology + terrorists” story:

ABC News: Spy Fears: Twitter Terrorists, Cell Phone Jihadists
Report Says Militants Haven’t Used Twitter to Launch Attacks but Lays Out Possible Scenarios

Louis E. Grever Named Executive Assistant Director of FBI Science and Technology Branch

More here: Federal Bureau of Investigation – Press Release

In 1992, Mr. Grever was promoted to the Engineering Section within the Information Resources Division at FBI Headquarters, where he supported FBI field operations that employed highly specialized technical methods and techniques. Later that year, he was assigned to the newly formed Tactical Operations Unit and was responsible for developing and delivering unique technical capabilities in support of high priority criminal, counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations.

Federal Bureau of Investigation – Press Release

That’s a lotta email:

Federal Bureau of Investigation – Press Release
“These alerts put our breaking news and public safety information at the fingertips of those who want it and need it, everyone from concerned citizens and the news media to our government and private sector partners,” said John Miller, Assistant Director of the FBI Office of Public Affairs. “It’s a fast, convenient, and effective way to keep people informed, especially in the event of a crisis.”