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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 9, 2012 at 12:40pm

This is an interesting read about the conflict between social media sites and the military:

http://news.yahoo.com/marines-facebook-page-tests-military-rules-23...

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 13, 2012 at 6:05am

if you think all this OPSEC stuff and Facebook is overblown, read on:

How spies used Facebook to try to steal NATO chief's details

Published: March 11, 2012

Adm. James G. Stavridis, EUCOM commander

U.S. Navy photo

Seems Adm. James Stavridis was hacked -- and by Chinese spies no less, according to the U.K.'s Sunday Telegraph.

A recent investigation has revealed that senior British military officers and Defense Ministry officials accepted "friend requests" from a bogus Facebook account users thought to belong to Stavridis, head of U.S. European Command and NATO's most senior commander. The move apparently let hackers gain access to private email addresses, phone numbers and pictures, the Telegraph reported.

While NATO officials haven't publically pointed the finger at China, the Sunday Telegraph reported that information gleamed from classified briefings indicated that the evidence collected so far during the probe pointed to "state-sponsored individuals in China."

The bogus Facebook page has been taken down, officials said, and while it's unlikely classified military secrets were ever posted, those behind the fake page conceivably have access to personal data from Facebook of senior military personnel, the Sunda... reported.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 31, 2012 at 4:54pm

Do you like OPSEC and ham?

I do not get it, Sam I am.

I do not get OPSEC and ham.

We must use it here and there.

We must use it everywhere.

You CAN share it in a car.

But you CANNOT in a bar.

You CANNOT share it in a text.

You CANNOT share it at the NEX.

You CAN say it in your house.

But should NOT tell a random spouse.

You CAN say it in the shower.

But do NOT go sharing at happy hour.

DON'T make the Ombudsman sweat.

DON'T post it on the internet.

You CANNOT share it in a tweet.

That would not be very sweet.

Beware of Facebook and Myspace too.

It's tempting to let your feelings through.

You Cannot tell it to a friend.

NOT even at the very end.

It is a privilege to know a date.

DON'T tell ANYONE or they may be late!

Oh, I get it, Sam I am.

Now I get OPSEC and ham!

I will not tell anyone. I will keep hushed until they're done!

I will not tell him or her. I will not tell my dog with fur.

I will not tell my child's teacher. I will not tell any creature.

Thankyou, THANK YOU, Sam I am.

Thankyou for clearing up OPSEC and Ham!!!

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 10, 2012 at 7:29am

Keep Your Family Safe: Practice Operational Security on Social Media



By Bruce Moody, Fleet and Family Support Program, Commander, Navy Installations Command


WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Sailors and Navy families can prevent potential adversaries from discovering critical information on social media sites by practicing operational security.


Examples of critical information includes where a ship is going and when it is returning home or information about Sailors who deploy as individual augmentees.


Navy families, too, should remain vigilant in not volunteering any information that could unnecessarily put their Sailors in harm's way. Deployed and even day-to-day operations are in many cases classified, and those sharing information with each loved ones or friends should recognize the importance of keeping sensitive information secure.



"Family members are vital to the success of the Navy," Shauna Turner, manager of the Deployment Support Program at the Fleet and Family Support Program, said. "But, potential adversaries also understand this."


It is not unprecedented for spouses and family members of U.S. military personnel to be targeted for intelligence collection. This is true in the United States and especially true overseas.


Navy family members all know some bits of critical information. It may not be classified, and it may even seem insignificant. But, to the potential adversary, it is a piece of the puzzle. The power of emerging media tools is a two-edged sword: It makes information exceptionally accessible when posted - for anyone who is interested, including potential adversaries.



When communicating on social media sites do not post the following information:
- Exact deployment dates or return dates. This applies to ships, subs, squadrons and individual augmentees.
- Dates or location of a ship's upcoming ports of call.
- Detailed information about a mission.
- References to trends in crew's morale or an individual's personal problems.
- Details concerning security procedures, response times or tactics.
- Information about equipment readiness.
- Speculations about future operations.


"The main rule is to simply use common sense," Turner said. "Think before you post. Anything you post on social media, including photos, is instantly available around the world. When in doubt, don't post it."


Social media sites allow Sailors and Navy families to keep in contact like never before. It is a wonderful way to feel close to someone who is far away. Sailors and Navy families are encouraged to enjoy the connection that social media offers while practicing operational security and keeping mindful of the risks presented with the widespread dissemination of information.









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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 9, 2012 at 8:13pm

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Permalink Reply by Rik Tweed on August 10, 2012 at 2:20pm

Glad to learn about OPSEC right up front - important stuff, matter of life or death. Will share this with my wife. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 10, 2012 at 2:23pm

what we really watch for Rik are postings that define ship movements like: USS Heavy Water will arrive at such-and-such a port at 14:00 hours on the 21st, and any posting about such-and-such a collection of sailors deploy to ....at.....hrs on ....

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 8, 2013 at 8:21am

Terrorist tweets: how Al Qaeda's social media move could cause problems

Al Qaeda and its affiliates are moving onto social media after years of relying largely on chat rooms to spread their doctrine online, a study says. The trend raises a host of questions.

 

http://news.yahoo.com/terrorist-tweets-al-qaedas-social-media-move-...

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 20, 2014 at 12:57pm

from SocialNews Daily:

Internet-initiated crimes are on the rise and it is almost solely the evil doing of social network users. According to a recent study 81% of all internet-initiated crimes involve the “help” of popular social media platforms.

While Facebook and Twitter are the biggest “helpers” for online criminals, other social networks also often assist in internet-initiated crimes.

Criminals use social networking to gather information and target victims. Are going to be in Las Vegas for a week? Don’t post about it publicly and then leave your house unguarded.

According to the study, cyber crime, burglary, and sex crimes are the three categories of criminal offenses which are most often initiated by social media sites

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Permalink Reply by Bill Penrod on October 23, 2014 at 11:39am

My Girl friend in Olongapo City, Philippines would write me letters letting me know the exact date of my ship's arrival at Subic Bay. I married her.................... 

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Permalink Reply by Ricky Thompson on October 19, 2016 at 12:16am

Awesome Opsec page.

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Permalink Reply by Michael J Conway on September 6, 2022 at 4:55pm

As a practicing cyber security professional, I appreciate you putting this out here for those new to OPSEC and for those of us that have been around it for a long time and need a reminder.  The only thing I would change on here is the last bit on passwords.  Over the last 20 years or so, we have gotten really good at teaching people how to make passwords really hard to remember.  Because of that, guidance from organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have been updated.  How-to-Geek has a greet post on how to create a "strong" password.  

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