FBI suggests scrubbing social media: are you aware of the potential stateside ISIS threat ?

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:42:55 -0500

FBI suggests scrubbing social media...
https://gma.yahoo.com/isis-threat-home-fbi-warns-us-military-social-115747161--abc-news-topstories.html

Response by SSG John Erny made Dec 1 at 2014 10:41 AM

SSG John Erny — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:41:31 -0500

Just a hunch but I don't think ISIS would find them selves welcome in this crowd! Just saying :-)

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2014 10:52 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:52:41 -0500

SGM Private RallyPoint Member This just makes me even more concerned that although our names and pics may be obscured depending on one's RP security settings that the content of our threads are on the search engines for all to see. As much as this pains me to say this, this almost makes me want to leave RP because I am so concerned. Makes me wonder how many will leave due to this?

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 1 at 2014 11:25 AM

SSG Tim Everett — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:25:38 -0500

Dear ISIL:
Bring it, bitches. I am not the target you want to f** with.

Signed,
--me

Response by LTC Paul Heinlein made Dec 1 at 2014 12:32 PM

LTC Paul Heinlein — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:32:53 -0500

Well, I think everyone should try and increase the security of their personal information on their social media accounts because it is generally a good idea, regardless of this specific threat.

But, I live in a community right next to a Military Base. Everyone on my street is either Active Duty, Retired, a DA Civilian, or a Veteran. Kind of hard to hide that fact.

If they want to be able to successfully target military or veterans, they are going to target communities in and around military bases. Those communities are also the most supportive to Military, so good luck with that.

Response by SGT James Hastings made Dec 1 at 2014 1:32 PM

SGT James Hastings — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:32:34 -0500

I wouldn't be surprised if they were already scanning Facebook for key phrases. Intelligence gathering has gotten very sophisticated.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 2 at 2014 7:41 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 07:41:59 -0500

I refuse to live in fear within my own country.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 7:44 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 07:44:46 -0500

While I'm with TSgt Joshua Copeland , I also believe in being prepared. Being aware of one's surroundings (also known as situational awareness) and keeping my head on a swivel will keep you alive. Just as there are crackheads, methheads, etc., out there on the streets, now we simply add one more to the list - religious fanatic.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 8:26 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:26:09 -0500

Maintaining situation awareness is one thing, but understanding the amount of information that can be easily obtained via social media and other open sources is vital in the digital world. All it takes is a name and some other basic information, and anyone with the desire can find out enormous amounts of information about you, I know this from experience. While it is nearly impossible to avoid leaving a virtual footprint today, everyone must remain vigilant and intensely aware of what they put out into cyberspace. Informing and instructing our family members in personal security is just as important for the same reasons.

This is not to say that we should "live in fear" but we should be aware if what we do and the impact it could have.

Response by SGT Robert R. made Dec 2 at 2014 8:35 AM

SGT Robert R. — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:35:33 -0500

I don't normally have a reaction to the posts I see regarding EBOLA in Dallas, or some threat warnings in the area. That being said, this warning I have to heed as we have no way of knowing who the ISIS sympathizers are, and or in what area. If I didn't have a family, I come across a little more cockstrong, but having a family I must consider their safety and measure my (re)actions.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 8:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:51:19 -0500

Like it was already stated, we need to maintain and keep our situational awareness. There is always someone out there that has us in their sights. Being a MP we cons t antly have to watch for warnings from gangs in the local area. I am with MSGT Copeland and refuse to live in fear in my own country. My only fear is that they will use my family to get to me and then God help them.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 2 at 2014 12:52 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:52:17 -0500

Maj Stephen Parsons, PhD, SGM Private RallyPoint Member Gentlemen, I think PO1 Private RallyPoint Member put it well. We know how what to do, it's just about reminding ourselves and each other to do the things we know we should. I made a few comments on the topic in this discussion:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/personal-atfp-regarding-isil-threats

Personal ATFP regarding ISIL Threats | RallyPoint

What measures are you taking in reaction to the recent ISIL threats, and the FBI bulletin (FOUO)? http://abcnews.go.com/International/isis-threat-home-fbi-warns-us-military-social/story?id=27270662 Things to consider: 1. Be informed: Read news, read the FBI Bulletin (if you look for it on official sites you can find it). 2. Remember what you learned on Deployment: head on a swivel, external focus, treat public places like you did in country:...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 1:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:13:19 -0500

Yes, because some military personnel profiles in social media isn't private.

Response by SGT Kahakauwila Sham made Dec 2 at 2014 2:20 PM

SGT Kahakauwila Sham — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:20:38 -0500

Muslim blood makes my green grass grow!!!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 2 at 2014 6:41 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:41:08 -0500

MOH recipient Sgt Dakota Meyer:

http://www.scout.com/story/1487706

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Response by PFC Aaron Knapp made Dec 2 at 2014 7:57 PM

PFC Aaron Knapp — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:57:40 -0500

I have seen the warning but living in a small town in Idaho I find that ISIS doesn't exsist here so I don't worry but we should all be careful.

Response by PFC Aaron Knapp made Dec 2 at 2014 7:58 PM

PFC Aaron Knapp — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:58:50 -0500

Also My Social Media page is private viewable only by friends. Be safe people.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 2 at 2014 9:03 PM

SSG Tim Everett — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 21:03:11 -0500

What gets me is this is "memo" is, allegedly, ONLY an internal bulletin for law enforcement. It was leaked to the public, and there weren't any plans to actually inform military units for dissemination via chain of command. If that allegation is true, thanks a lot blue falcons.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 11:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 23:50:14 -0500

I don’t live around any large military installations, but this area has seen terror activity. I live 30 minutes from Boston. We had the marathon bomber and some of the 9/11 bombers spent their last few days around here. My truck has veterans plates and I have a few Army stickers on my truck window, and a flag pole in my front yard. I Googled my name and town and my address came right up. Given that, I refuse to hide. I do worry about my family, but statistically I think my family faces more credible threats every day other than terrorist acts.

If they did choose my house, I have a loud German Shepherd, video cameras around my property, and 4 out of 5 of us have licenses to carry.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 1:55 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:55:21 -0500

I just saw one named Mahedi Hasan trolling the US Navy Life facebook page. The claimed they were FBI and were asking how many jets the Navy operated. It was cute.

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Dec 3 at 2014 5:49 PM

SGT Mark Sullivan — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:49:45 -0500

I think they need to scrub Facebook for ISIS or Jihadi related sites, one in particular, myself and other Veterans pages have reported, FB will not ban https://www.facebook.com/groups/JIHADUSA/

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2014 5:01 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:01:43 -0500

I've scrubbed my FB profile of military info, but still have a lot of pics that I'm not willing to part with. If I suddenly disappear from RP, inquire please.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2014 5:07 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:07:41 -0500

Keep your head on a swivel, grease your guns, practice, keep your head down, don't draw fire, and shoot and scoot.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2014 10:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:47:42 -0500

I have already seen this warning and have taken appropriate precaution.

In addition to removing a lot of identifying information, I have restricted my accounts so that even "friends" cannot see everything.

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made Mar 3 at 2015 9:26 PM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:26:19 -0500

My FB profile has been "scrubbed" for a loooong time.