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Courtesy Army CID Public Affairs
QUANTICO, Va. - As Soldiers and their families prepare for the holiday season, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, warns that posting travel plans on social media sites makes your home vulnerable to burglary.
While Soldiers should always be vigilant in their postings to avoid releasing sensitive information, revealing personal holiday travel information puts Soldiers, their families and their homes at risk.
“Social media is a powerful and frequently used tool for Soldiers, their families and friends to stay connected, especially during the holiday season,” Daniel Andrews, director of the CID’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit, said. “Unfortunately, criminals use the same social media sites to conduct surveillance and identify potential targets.”
In fact, Andrews said, posting vacation plans is like announcing to criminals that your residence will be unoccupied for an extended period.
Additionally, personnel are advised to take basic home security measures before leaving their house. ........ >> http://stfi.re/zzvllzg
QUANTICO, Va. - As Soldiers and their families prepare for the holiday season, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, warns that posting travel plans on social media sites makes your home vulnerable to burglary.
While Soldiers should always be vigilant in their postings to avoid releasing sensitive information, revealing personal holiday travel information puts Soldiers, their families and their homes at risk.
“Social media is a powerful and frequently used tool for Soldiers, their families and friends to stay connected, especially during the holiday season,” Daniel Andrews, director of the CID’s Computer Crime Investigative Unit, said. “Unfortunately, criminals use the same social media sites to conduct surveillance and identify potential targets.”
In fact, Andrews said, posting vacation plans is like announcing to criminals that your residence will be unoccupied for an extended period.
Additionally, personnel are advised to take basic home security measures before leaving their house. ........ >> http://stfi.re/zzvllzg
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