Author Archives: L

The Spies Who Fooled the World — Never Forget, Never Forgive

Posted on May 19, 2017 by L

“I had the chance to fabricate something to topple the regime. I and my sons are proud of that, and we are proud that we were the reason to give Iraq the margin of democracy.” Rafid Ahmed Alwan al-Janabi aka … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 19 2017

Posted on May 19, 2017 by L

North Korea accuses CIA of assassination plot — Why Trump’s disclosure to Russians could be unlawful — New bill would require NSA to reveal software weaknesses — US – Israel Intel relation not affected by Trump’s leak

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The Day My Friend Boarded Flight BA 177 with a Bomb — May 18 1990

Posted on May 18, 2017 by L

“This was not a prank. It was a serious experiment, and unfortunately it succeeded. Here, 18 months after Lockerbie, one can take an identical device through security. I find that very depressing.” Dr Jim Swire On May 18 1990, Dr … Continue reading →

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel for Russia Probe

Posted on May 18, 2017 by L

“It is in the public interest for me to exercise my authorities and appoint a special counsel to assume responsibility for this matter. My decision is not a finding that crimes have been committed or that any prosecution is warranted. … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 18 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by L

Trump asked Comey to drop FBI investigation — Daniel M, a Swiss man arrested by the Germans on charges of spying — Chelsea Manning freed from prison — Yvonne Fletcher murder’s crucial evidence blocked by British security services

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Mexico — Prominent “drug cartels” journalist Javier Valdez shot dead

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

“Even though you may have bullet-proofing and bodyguards, the gangs will decide what day they are going to kill you.” Journalist Javier Valdez On Monday May 15 2017, a prominent Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels and organised crime has been … Continue reading →

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Flynngate — The Day Donald Fired Trump [TIMELINE]

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

“”I hope you can let this [investigation] go.” President Donald Trump to FBI James Comey — White House, February 14 2017 President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey escalates the administration’s Russia scandal, and, for the first time, … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 17 2017

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

Former CIA claims Iran helps North Korea — WannaCry may have North Korea link — Donald Trump allegedly revealed highly classified information to Russia — Trump divulges “codeword classified” information with the Russian ambassador

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Marcus Hutchins — The man who stopped the “WannaCry” ransomware

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

“It is not a job to him, more a passion that he happens to get paid for.” Kurtis Baron —  Founder of Fidus Information Security A young British computer wonk is hailed a hero for helping to shut down the crippling cyber attack. Follow … Continue reading →

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — May 16 2017

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

Former DNI hammers Trump over FBI Comey’s firing — North Korea renews accusation against CIA — Top US Physicist on Strategic Security Challenges to the US  — North Korea tests new “nuclear” missile

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