6 chapters across the catalog
Imran Awan and his brothers, who managed IT for 44 House Democrats, allegedly had unfettered access to congressional servers without undergoing background checks. Maria Bartiromo of Fox Business reported that the brothers bypassed security protocols through a loophole where members could vouch for them. Despite criminal convictions and financial red flags, they managed sensitive data until Capitol Police intervened.
Imran Awan, House IT Security Scandal and Second Email Account
New reports alleged that Imran Awan, the former IT aide to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, maintained a second active email account with access to the House network even after being banned as a security risk. Mark Steyn commented on the "malodorous" nature of the investigation and the lack of mainstream media coverage regarding the Pakistani national's activities.
State Department IT Breach, Heather Higginbottom Testimony
Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom testified before Congress regarding a breach of State Department IT systems. She requested funding for a separate, independent IT system to defend against constant "attacks," which the segment suggests are often just routine port probing. The lack of transparency regarding the nature of the breach is criticized.
Crisis Management, Encryption Omission in Media
The hosts analyze how the Sony crisis is being managed by the FBI and NSA to serve specific policy goals. They note that despite the focus on security, mainstream media reports almost never mention "encryption" as a solution. Instead, the narrative focuses on the need for more sophisticated tools and government-corporate cooperation.
Security Breaches, Student Press Credentials, Prime Minister Rutte's Bicycle
Two IT security students successfully breached the Nuclear Security Summit's perimeter by obtaining phony student press credentials. Despite the massive Secret Service presence, the students were able to photograph themselves within five yards of President Obama. Prime Minister Mark Rutte's habit of riding a bicycle to the summit is contrasted with the American president's heavy motorcade and helicopter detail.
PayPal has reportedly flagged certain donations to independent media as "suspicious," leading to transaction rejections. This occurs alongside strong support from IT professionals and dentists, who contribute to the program's value-for-value model to ensure its continued operation.
