Pirates have attacked a Danish-owned tanker in the Gulf of Guinea 06:00UTC This morning (Saturday) Pirates attacked the Danish-owned tanker “Torm Alexandra” – IMO 9466001 – in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Benin. When the tanker “Torm
Chinese heavy lift ship boarded 14 crew kidnapped
Unusual attack on Chinese Heavy Lifter Cargo ship was attacked at around 1500 UTC Nov 13 in Gulf of Guinea some 80 nm NW of Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe. The Chinese heavy lift ship ZHEN HUA 7, IMO
We got our news block back
After years of requests to provide relevant security ponderings to interested parties, besides from our paying clients – we can wtate – WE HEARD YOU ! We are back, and will ensure to provide relevant news to you here. Stay
9 bombings, 290 dead 450 injured
Easter in Sri Lanka Death count is high, 8 bombs went off, and a 9th detonated when EDO tried to distmantle a car bomb. Here is what we know At 08:45 Sunday morning, bombs tore apart three churches, one in
Check the Kidnapping Indicator
US Travel Advisories Add Kidnapping Indicator, Ansnei welcomes this initiative, as highly relevant and important. In 2018, the U.S. Department of State introduced the Travel Advisory system, wherein every country around the world received labeling providing tiered levels of advice
Russian intelligence can spy on these routers
DK-CERT and several other security institutions have given a warning in relation to #VPNfilter which is quite common, and provides several Network Exploitation Modules. If you bought a wifi-router or a wifi-dongle, please chech that it is not on the list
540 million Facebook users available on Amazon
Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it had taken down the data bases containing its user data from Amazon.com Inc’s cloud servers after a report from cybersecurity firm UpGuard pointed to millions of exposed records. UpGuard’s Cyber Risk team said Mexico
Airports in UK shut down bcs of Drones
Have you thought about drone safety ? At Ansnei we have thought about Drone Safety, but aparently they have not at Gatwick airport in London. EasyJet has cancelled all their flights today, because no one knows when the airport opens
Your best ally against burglars
Will your house be left alone over X-Mas ? Ansnei can stop by, but you can get much further by getting your neighbours as allies. Remember to ask for help during vacations, so that your neighbours can look after your
Watch for 3rd party scripts
A number of major data leaks have recently occurred by compromising scripts embedded on websites. These are scripts provided by third parties. A number of major data leaks recently occurred by compromising scripts embedded on websites. These are scripts provided
Con the burglar
In Denmark neighbours help each other with keeping a watch out for each other’s homes. During Christimas this is especially important, since there is a 60% rise of burlaries during Christmas. When you leave your home – do you remember
WiFi traffic monitoring means being careful with free WiFi
You’re alive, and reading Ansnei.com – news so I assume you’ve been to a coffee shop, hotel, restaurant, or store that offers free WiFi recently. If you’re using free WiFi, you should always be sure you’re only using websites with
X-Mas Shooting in Strasbourg – 3 killed
Last night at 8PM a man opened fire two places in the centre of Strasbourg. Three were killed. France is currently in high alert, and security measures are increased at border crossings and major events. This means that you
Guide for better passwords
Better Passwords Will Make You Safer Weak passwords are a major security risk and a very easy path for unauthorized access to the information we would like to protect. A good password is important if you want to protect your
Huawei – a Different Oppinion than MI6
The British intelligence MI6 has sent out warnings about using Huawei products, so has the Danish foreign intelligence, DDIS Should you use Huawei phones ? This post contains a highly politicly sensitive topic, and we will try to be as unpolitical
Quora Breach Impacts 100 million
Data breach in Quora impacts 100 million users What is Quora ? Quora is a question-and-answer site where questions are asked, answered, edited, and organized by its community of users. Its publisher, Quora Inc., is based in Mountain View, California.
Your Worst Friend Knows Social Engineering
We are (still) here to make sure that today you learn another thing about cybersecurity awareness. If you combine strong password behavior with a basic level of cybersecurity knowhow, you become a big problem for cybercriminals. Social engineering is a
7 steps to cyber defence – says intelligence
Danish Intelligence publishes the 7 steps you need to make as an organization, to have cyber defence that works ! Ansnei is of course ready to help you implement the 7 steps. Contact us on Support@Ansnei.com ! Step 1 Top
Game Over for You with Keylogger
Keylogger attacks are game over or you and your data. We’re here to make sure that you learn a thing or two about cybersecurity awareness. If you combine strong password behavior with a basic level of cybersecurity knowhow, you become
Phishing attacks in your email inbox
We’re here to make sure that you learn a thing or two about cybersecurity awareness. If you combine strong password behavior with a basic level of cybersecurity knowhow, you become a big problem for cybercriminals. A phishing attack is when
Avoid Using Login With Facebook
Facebook was hacked, and now everyone is scrambling to understand why it happened, who was responsible, and most importantly, what it means for the potentially 90 million affected users. What’s become clear is that Facebook’s unprecedented access to user data
Facebook hacked again – Here is what we know
WHAT HAPPENED? Facebook yesterday, on Friday, September 28th that a security vulnerability had led to an attack exposing the personal information of at least 50 million accounts. WHAT DATA WAS COMPROMISED? The current investigation is ongoing but so far indicates
Armed response in Iran
We see severe tensions escalating. More than 100,000 people are seen on the streets in Isfahan, Teheran and other cities. Demonstrations are spinning out of control and it is getting worse. Our recommendations: If you have employees in Iran, contact
African Warning July 2018
Zimbabwe’s Landmark Presidential Election On July 30, Zimbabweans will go to the polls to elect a president, members of parliament, and local officials in the first election since former President Robert Mugabe was forced to resign in November 2017. Incumbent
Athens – Fires in Greece
GREECE: The fires east of Athens are under control. The highway between Athens and Corinth is open and Athens airport operates normally. If you are traveling in Greece you should remain careful and follow the advice and guidance of the
Money Scams in Czech Republic
Czech Republic is also one of the European countries which still uses their national – local currency Therefore you will need to be alert on how you will deal with the local currency. History of Czech currency Czech Crown (Kč
Breaking: at least 4 people killed in a newsroom shooting in Maryland
At least four people were fatally shot at a newspaper office in the Maryland capital of Annapolis on Thursday and a suspect was apprehended, multiple media reports said. The incident took place outside the Capital Gazette office and a reporter said the
Save Cash and Stay Safe
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THIS SUMMER’S FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT IN RUSSIA Use Travel Apps for taxi booking Save cash and stay safe by booking your taxi through Uber, GettTaxi or YandexTaxi in Russia. The apps are free to download on GooglePlay
Arrive Early to the Airport
Tips and tricks for this summer’s football tournament in Russia Arrive to the Airport Early Increased security in Russia, means it is highly recommended to arrive at least three hours before your flight. #TIPS #TRICKS #TIPSANDTRICKS #Ansnei – PROTECTING YOU
Troll Farm IRA
Internet Research Agency Internet Research Agency is an organization known as a so-called “Troll Farm” or “Troll Factory”. It was located at Savushkina 55 in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg. Several hundred employees in the company have written and
Dating & Marriage Scams
We receive many inquiries from people who have been cheated for hundreds and sometimes thousands of Euro by Internet contacts they thought were their friends or loved ones. Internet con artists try to convince you to send them money. These
Be Serious About your Personal Safety in Russia
Are you also going to Russia for World Championship in Football – you must take security matters serious. Few people speak English in Russia, not everyone likes foreginers, the letters look strange (cyrillic) and more-to, there are a lot of
Renting an appartment in Russia during FIFA
Talking about elevator safety in Russia, here is your chance to do some real cardio training during your stay in Russia. Currently there are more than one hundred thousand (100,000+) elevators in Russia where the safety certificate is expired a
Crime and Safety in Kiev
As in all large cities, crime can be a problem in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities. Western visitors, especially short-term visitors such as tourists and students, are potential targets. Most street crime is non-violent. Simple pick-pocketing is the most common
3 days for Foreigners during FIFA World Championship in Russia
Great news for all foreigners attending the FIFA world championship in Russia this year. The Russian authorities have changed the 24h rule to 3 days. On May 12, 2018 Vladimir Putin signed a decree which eases the upcoming changes in
Recent Terror Incidents in Old Europe
On this page you will find overviews of most recent terror attacks. Primarily we focus on old Europe here, but have added a few other attacks in Turkey, US etc., where anyone of us could just as well have been
New Scam for Travelers Using Airbnb
Scammers have prepared a new trap for travelers using the Airbnb accommodation reservation service. The developers of antiviruses from the computer company Eset Nod32 warned of a new Phishing danger for tourists. The user receives an e-mail message in which
Chinese Food Has Been With Us for Long, Now the Security is Coming
In the West we had delicious Chinese food for years by now. The new breed in security also comes from China. Can you imagine ? In 2016, evening of July 8, the streets of the South Sudanese capital of Juba
iPhone Virus Alert
WhatsApp and iMessage users on iPhone are currently receiving messages with a finger and a black ring – DON’T OPEN THE MESSAGE, and if you do, DON’T PRESS THE BLACK RING! It’s an iPhone Virus. The message is much more than
MURDER
MURDER ! Of all the 567-thousand violent deaths in 2016, only 18% were caused by war. 380-thousand, (2/3rds) were actually murders ! Yes, murders have been falling the past decade in rich countries, but now the trend is switching back
A State of Emergency in Sri Lanka
A state of emergency has been introduced in Sri Lanka for, provisionally, from 6 to 16 March to prevent disturbances. This has led to a time-limited curfew locally in kandy and ampara. Normal travel and travel conditions can continue and
Safest Country in The World!?
A year ago, Denmark was ranked the #1 safest country in the world – together with Iceland. A year has passed. Most people in Denmark still think this is the safest country, and we will provide you some facts: –
Danish National Security Released Yearly Threat Report
Worlds 2nd safest country – and Government claims that the threat for physical harm is high – so you should be careful! Danish National Security and Intelligence Service just released their yearly threat report, stating that even in Denmark the
Police Was Looking for Weapons at CPH
Yesterday Ansnei carried out peaceful and professional pickups and transfer, while the Police was looking for weapons at CPH. All big organizations – including guard companies, ministries, police etc have some people who are less professional. That’s why, at Ansnei we spend
Ansnei in WebSummit in Lisbon, Portugal
Thanks to WebSummit for having us in! We are in Lisbon representing security on its best.
What Do You Get Out of Membership In Ansnei?
As a member of the Ansnei community, you will get access to use verified local bodyguards – anywhere in the world. You will get access Ansnei’s infrastructure – and thereby you can easilly ensure protection and security for yourself and
Ansnei on Danish Radio 24/7
How dangerous is it in Denmark ? Should private people actually be allowed to hire bodyguards ? Tomorrow morning you can hear our Chairman on Danish national radio station “Radio 24/7” in a live debate about these topics, with the