Global

With no consensus on clearly defining the terms, it's easy to get confused by the array of labels available for cyber attacks more...

Global

As of this week, the 16,000 users of the Open Source Security Information and Event Management (OSSIM) system will be able to freely share threat data on an open exchange initiated by OSSIM's creator, security firm AlienVault. more...

Global

A visit by international nuclear inspectors to Iran ended in failure Tuesday. Tehran not only blocked access to a site the inspectors believe could have been used for tests on how to produce a nuclear weapon, they reported, but it also refused to agree to a process for resolving questions about other “possible military dimensions” to its nuclear program. more...

Africa > Nigeria > Abuja

Witnesses reported gunshots and explosions early Wednesday in the northern Nigerian city, Kano, where Islamist insurgents have staged a series of deadly attacks in recent months. more...

Africa > Nigeria > Abuja

A man claiming to be a spokesman for Nigeria's extremist sect Boko Haram said Tuesday that the group was behind an attack that claimed about 30 lives in a crowded market. more...

Africa > Senegal > Dakar

After what began as peaceful protests, crowds were dispersed by teargas in Dakar’s downtown Tuesday, as opposition forces gathered to continue their demands that Senegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade abandon his run for a third term in Sunday’s presidential elections. more...

Africa > Somalia > Mogadishu

Foreign navies and armed guards on boats have badly dented the cutthroat capabilities of marauding Somali pirates, but ending the scourge requires land-based solutions, analysts warn. more...

Europe > United Kingdom > Belfast

Security forces in Northern Ireland are on high alert as a judge prepares to deliver his verdict in a so-called supergrass trial against 13 suspected loyalist terrorists. more...

Europe > United Kingdom > London

The dress rehearsal will test out operations on the Leicester to Peterborough stretch of the 70-day Olympic torch relay route on 20 April. more...

Near East > Libya

Libya's leader has acknowledged that his transitional government is powerless to control militias that are refusing to lay down their arms after ousting Moammar Gadhafi as it struggles to impose control over the oil-rich North African nation. more...

Near East > Syria

A French photojournalist and an American working for a British newspaper were killed Wednesday by Syrian government shelling of the opposition stronghold of Homs, France's government said. more...

South Central Asia > Afghanistan > Kabul

Four people were shot dead and dozens wounded in protests in Afghanistan which flared for a second day on Wednesday in several cities over the burning of copies of the Koran, Islam's holy book, at NATO's main base in the country. more...

Western Hemisphere > Colombia

The U.S. Department of State renewed its travel advisory for Colombia Tuesday, saying that although conditions have improved a terrorist threat remains. more...

Western Hemisphere > El Salvador

El Salvador has seen a spike in homicides this year, up to 13 per day compared to 11 per day in February 2011, which the government has blamed on a backlash by gangs against tough security policies. more...

Global

Smartphones will soon be wallets. They're already corporate data repositories. And finally, Yubico lets us stop using static passwords to lock it all down. more...

Global

An ethnic Korean businessman arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of illegally exporting computers to North Korea more...

Global

Worried that your smartphone may be vulnerable to malware or thieves? We look at five apps that can help. more...

Africa > Senegal > Dakar

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo arrived in Senegal late Tuesday to head a joint election observation mission between the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States . more...

Africa > Somalia > Mogadishu

Sheikh Fu'ad Mohamed Khalaf Shongole, the chief of awareness raising of al-Shabaab, the radical Islamist group opposing the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, has insisted that unmarried girls should join the Jihad (holy war) against the pro-government forces. more...

Africa > Somalia > Mogadishu

The UN Security Council will on Wednesday vote to increase the African peacekeeping force in Somalia to up to 17 000 troops, diplomats said. more...

Africa > South Sudan > Juba

The head of the largest foreign oil company in South Sudan has been asked to leave the country over allegations he conspired with Sudan to steal the south's oil, South Sudan officials said on Wednesday. more...

Africa > Sudan > Khartoum

Rebels in Sudan's Darfur region have released two Sudanese interpreters and a Yemeni police advisor detained on Sunday during a peacekeeping patrol, the UN-African Union mission to the region said on Tuesday. more...

East Asia & Pacific > China

Police don't travel far to monitor the goings-on at the Gami Temple at the edge of the Tibetan plateau. more...

East Asia & Pacific > Indonesia > Bali

Indonesian security forces stormed Bali's Kerobokan prison around dawn Wednesday to end a riot at the jail, where 12 Australian inmates are housed, a police official said. more...

Europe > Azerbaijan > Baku

Piece by piece, the tools for an alleged Iranian-directed murder team were smuggled into Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea. A sniper rifle with silencer. Pistols. Sixteen pieces of plastic explosives and detonators. more...

Europe > Azerbaijan > Baku

Azerbaijan’s security agency said Tuesday it has busted a suspected terrorist group working for Iran’s secret services, the second such claim this year as tensions rise between the two neighbors. more...

Europe > Georgia > Tbilisi

The de facto president of Abkhazia has escaped a mine and gun attack on his convoy which left two of his guards dead and one seriously injured. more...

Europe > Greece > Athens

Greek unions, the unemployed and communists will protest on Wednesday against spending cuts introduced to secure a multi-billion-euro bailout, and lawmakers will debate a debt swap to avoid imminent bankruptcy. more...

Europe > Italy > Rome

The Italian inflation jumped as the rising cost of fuel and housing in January were the main factors that pushed up prices for consumers in the European Union's fourth-richest country. more...

Europe > Poland > Warsaw

The stadium that will host the opening match of this year's European Championship is ready to stage its first game, Warsaw's mayor has announced. more...

Europe > Spain > Madrid

Thousands of people have demonstrated in the Spanish city of Valencia after police were accused of using violence at a protest the night before. more...

Europe > United Kingdom > London

Seb Coe announces that Locog will recreate an entire day of the London 2012 Olympic torch relay on 20 April. more...

Europe > United Kingdom > London

A major exercise testing security and emergency services in the event of a terror attack during the Olympics and Paralympics is taking place. more...

Europe > United Kingdom > London

The court of appeal has refused anti-capitalist protesters camping outside St Paul's Cathedral permission to challenge orders evicting them. more...

Near East > Egypt

The trial of Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak is due to begin its final day, after six months of hearings. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai; South Central Asia > India > Hyderabad; South Central Asia > India > Kolkata; South Central Asia > India > Mumbai; South Central Asia > India > New Delhi

India’s government is under pressure to suspend plans to create a flagship national counter-terrorism agency as regional leaders say the new body will be too powerful and will usurp the role of local police. more...

South Central Asia > Pakistan > Islamabad

Pakistani authorities vowed Tuesday to use the international police agency Interpol to arrest former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. more...

Western Hemisphere > Colombia

Suspected FARC guerrillas have burned a bus and killed the driver, cutting off transport between Colombia's western departments of Risaralda and Choco, reported Colombian media Monday. more...

Western Hemisphere > Jamaica

Jamaica is developing a new policy to battle crime as gang violence drives the homicide rate higher, the country's top security official said Tuesday. more...

Western Hemisphere > Mexico

A new report argues that, far from fracturing, Mexico's drug trafficking groups are stronger than at the beginning of Calderon's time in office. However, this overlooks the fragile and fast-changing nature of alliances between these gangs, and the shifting nature of the power they wield. more...

Western Hemisphere > Mexico > Ciudad Juarez

A woman has become the first victim of bullets flying across the border from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, into El Paso, Texas, the Associated Press reported. more...

Western Hemisphere > Mexico > Guadalajara

A total of 13 suspected members of the Los Zetas drug cartel were arrested in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, officials said. more...

Western Hemisphere > Mexico > Monterrey

Five taxi-drivers have been shot dead in the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico, the authorities say. more...

Western Hemisphere > Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that he will undergo surgery to remove a lesion from the same area where doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his body last year. more...

Europe > Portugal > Lisbon

This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at the Embassy Lisbon. more...

South Central Asia > Afghanistan > Kabul

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul alerts U.S. citizens in Afghanistan that ISAF personnel at Bagram Airbase are alleged to have improperly disposed of a number of Islamic religious materials, including Korans. As a result, protests throughout Afghanistan are possible in coming days. The Embassy is carefully monitoring the situation and reviewing all travel, and may send out additional emergency messages as the situation evolves. We wish to remind U.S. citizens that past demonstrations in Afghanistan have escalated into violent attacks on Western targets of opportunity. U.S. citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations, spontaneous or planned. U.S. citizens in Afghanistan should remain vigilant and avoid areas where Westerners congregate. Avoid large public gatherings or demonstrations. Do not discuss travel plans or other personal matters with strangers, or in public. Be alert and aware of your surroundings, and always travel with mobile phones or appropriate communication equipment. U.S. citizens in Afghanistan should regularly monitor the Embassy’s Security Announcements, as well as the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where the Worldwide Caution, Country Specific Information and the Travel Warning for Afghanistan are found. The current Travel Warning warns against travel to Afghanistan. The security threat to all U.S. citizens in Afghanistan remains critical. If you plan to travel to Afghanistan despite the current Travel Warning, or already reside here, we urge you to register with the Embassy through the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), to receive the latest travel updates and information and to obtain updated information on travel and security issues. In addition, review "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those traveling or living in foreign countries. You can also follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and on Facebook. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers outside of the United States and Canada, on a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). The U.S. Embassy is located at Great Massood Road between Radio Afghanistan and the Ministry of Public Health in Kabul. To reach the American Citizens Services unit during business hours, please call 0700-108-499 or send us an e-mail (USConsulKabul@state.gov). You can also reach us through the Embassy’s switchboard by calling 0700-108-001/002. For after-hours life-or-limb emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please call the Consular Duty Officer at 0700-201-908. more...

Global

OSAC and Lynn University are pleased to offer OSAC’s renowned College and University Health, Safety, and Security Seminar on Friday, March 16th. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

Western Hemisphere > Guatemala > Guatemala City

On May 24-25, the Guatemala City Country Council, in cooperation with the local American Chamber of Commerce, will hold a Regional Conference covering security issues as they relate to Central America more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

Western Hemisphere

OSAC’s Latin America Regional Council (LARC) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 15th. more...

Western Hemisphere > Mexico > Nuevo Laredo

U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Nuevo Laredo Country Council to be held on Monday, May 14th. more...

Western Hemisphere > Venezuela > Caracas

U.S. Embassy Caracas invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Caracas Country Council to be held from 8am to 11am on Wednesday, May 9th. more...

Western Hemisphere > Canada > Toronto

U.S. Consulate General Toronto invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Toronto Country Council to be held on Thursday, May 3rd. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

Western Hemisphere > Venezuela > Caracas

U.S. Embassy Caracas invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Caracas Country Council to be held from 8am to 11am on Wednesday, April 11th. more...

Near East > Qatar > Doha

The next Doha Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. more...

South Central Asia > India > Chennai

The next Bangalore Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. More details will be available at a later date. more...

Near East > Libya > Tripoli

U.S. Embassy Tripoli invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Tripoli Country Council on Tuesday, March 20th. more...

Europe > Belgium > Brussels

The next OSAC Brussels Country Council meeting will take place on Thursday, March 15th at 1300. more...

Western Hemisphere > Venezuela > Caracas

U.S. Embassy Caracas invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Caracas Country Council to be held from 8am to 11am on Wednesday, March 14th. more...

Europe > Luxembourg > Luxembourg

The next OSAC Luxembourg Country Council meeting will take place on Monday, March 12th at 1400. more...

Near East > Saudi Arabia > Riyadh

The Riyadh Country Council meets monthly, generally on the second Sunday of the month. more...

Western Hemisphere > Belize > Belmopan

U.S. Embassy Belmopan invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Belmopan Country Council to be held on Friday, March 9th. more...

Near East > Morocco > Casablanca

U.S. Mission Morocco invites all OSAC constituents to a quarterly meeting of the Morocco Country Council on Thursday, March 8. more...

Western Hemisphere > Uruguay > Montevideo

U.S. Embassy Montevideo invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Montevideo Country Council to be held on Tuesday, March 6th. more...

Western Hemisphere > Mexico > Monterrey

U.S. Consulate Monterrey invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Monterrey Country Council on Tuesday, March 6th. more...

Near East > Saudi Arabia > Jeddah

U.S. Consulate Jeddah invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Jeddah Country Council on Monday, March 5. more...

Western Hemisphere > Canada > Calgary

U.S. Consulate General Calgary and the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada – Western Chapter invite all OSAC constituents to the inaugural meeting of the Calgary Country Council to be held on Wednesday, February 29th from 10am to 12pm. more...

Near East > Saudi Arabia > Dhahran

The Dhahran Country Council meets monthly, generally on the last Tuesday of the month. more...

Near East > Iraq > Baghdad

The Baghdad Country Council will host a meeting on February 27. Please login for further details on this meeting. more...

Near East > United Arab Emirates > Dubai

The next Dubai OSAC Country Council Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26th. more...

South Central Asia > Sri Lanka > Colombo

The next OSAC Colombo Country Council meeting will take place on Friday, February 24th at 10:00am. more...

East Asia & Pacific > China > Shanghai

The Shanghai OSAC Executive Committee would like to invite you to our quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 23, at the US Consulate General, Shanghai. more...

Europe > Turkey > Istanbul

The next Istanbul Country Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22. more...

Near East > Egypt > Cairo

U.S. Embassy Cairo invites all OSAC constituents to a meeting of the Cairo Country Council on February 22. more...

Africa > Burkina Faso > Ouagadougou

OSAC signed Bylaws more...

Near East > Iraq > Baghdad

Please see attached for the Daily Iraq Security Brief for February 22, 2012. more...

Near East > Iraq > Baghdad

Please see attached for the Daily Iraq Security Brief for February 21, 2012. more...

Near East > Iraq > Baghdad

Please see attached for the Daily Iraq Security Brief for February 20, 2012. more...