Security Archives - Dan Lounsbury

Remote Viewing and Military Research: The Government’s Psychic Programs

by Florida DanBusiness, Health & Wellness, Privacy, Security May 13, 2025May 13, 2025No Comments

Remote viewing isn’t just a fringe curiosity-it has a fascinating history at the heart of Cold War intelligence. For over two decades, the U.S. military and intelligence agencies invested millions of dollars investigating whether psychic phenomena could provide a strategic advantage. Here’s how remote viewing became a tool of government research, and what those efforts …

The Rising Tide of Crypto Hacks: BlockDivers Mission

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Security April 8, 2025April 8, 2025Comments are Disabled

The cryptocurrency and digital asset industry is at a pivotal moment. With groundbreaking developments like BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETFs, the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs), and the rise of stablecoin transactions, the market is rapidly evolving. By the end of 2024, the total market capitalization of crypto reached $3.2 trillion, with DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) …

Beijing’s Assassin’s Mace Program: A Strategic Approach to Asymmetric Warfare

by Florida DanBusiness, Global, politics, Security, Strategic March 24, 2025March 24, 2025Comments are Disabled

I do not claim to be a China expert, however, I have been working in China for over 30 years. During these three decades, I learned many valuable lessons about Chinese culture, politics, and so much more. China’s strategic vision extends far beyond the short-term thinking typical of many nations, encompassing a remarkable 100-year plan …

De-Pins: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Security, Strategic February 18, 2025February 19, 2025One Comment

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) represent a groundbreaking approach to managing and operating physical infrastructure by leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized frameworks. As of February 2025, DePINs have gained significant traction, with over 650 projects in development and a collective valuation exceeding $20 billion What are DePINs? DePINs are innovative systems that combine the strengths …

The DeepSeek Disruption: How a Chinese AI Startup Shook the US Stock Market

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, Privacy, Security, Strategic January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Comments are Disabled

The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape experienced a seismic shift on January 27, 2025, when DeepSeek, a relatively unknown Chinese startup, unveiled its R1 AI model. This groundbreaking development sent shockwaves through the global tech industry and caused significant turbulence in the US stock market. Let’s delve into the details of this disruptive event and its …

The Collapse of the Syrian Regime: Implications for Middle Eastern Stability and Security

by Florida DanGlobal, politics, Security, Strategic December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Comments are Disabled

It’s been a long time coming and for most of us, it was no surprise. In recent weeks, the Syrian regime has faced an unprecedented collapse, a seismic event that is reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. After more than a decade of civil war, economic instability, and external pressures, the fall of …

Salt Typhoon Part II: A Growing Threat in Cyber-Espionage

by Florida DanBusiness, Financial Health, Global, politics, Security, Strategic December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Comments are Disabled

Recent investigations and updates have shed more light on Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that has been targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure and other sectors worldwide. The group’s activities, already labeled as one of the most severe cyber threats of the decade, continue to unfold with new revelations about their operations, methods, and …

The Russian Military, Nuclear Capabilities, and the Ukraine War: Rising Tensions Amid Long-Range Missile Strikes

by Florida DanBusiness, Global, politics, Security November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Comments are Disabled

Are we on the Brink of Nuclear War? As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues into its second year, the dynamics on the battlefield and the broader geopolitical implications remain fluid and contentious. One key development raising alarm is Ukraine’s reported use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to target locations inside Russia. This escalation has …

Salt Typhoon: A Storm is Coming

by Florida DanBusiness, Crypto, Financial Health, Global, Privacy, Security November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

In the evolving landscape of global cybersecurity, state-sponsored cyberattacks have emerged as a significant concern. Among the most sophisticated of these threat actors is Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group engaged in cyberespionage. Since its emergence in 2020, Salt Typhoon has targeted critical infrastructure, focusing primarily on telecommunications and internet service …

Who is Tren de Aragua and does the USA have a problem?

by Florida DanGlobal, politics, Security October 19, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

The US Dept of Homeland Security announced today that it has identified more than 600 persons whom have ties to the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua, and at least 100 of these persons were deemed “confirmed” gang members whom DHS recommended be placed on the FBI watchlist. According to DHS reports, this gang has …

In our invasive world of “Privacy” is there really Secure Email?

by Florida DanBusiness, Privacy, Security, Strategic September 30, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

This is a conversation I hear more and more frequently and almost on a daily basis. I had a conversation this week with my friend Stefan regarding the latest data breach’s with Telegram which was previously thought by many to be a very secure chat application. In mid-2024, a massive data breach was revealed, involving …