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Army CID warns of Internet sextortion scams
As part of a continuing campaign to help prevent Soldiers and other members of the Army community from becoming victims of crime, Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as Army CID, are once again cautioning the Army community about ongoing Internet based “sextortion” scams.

DoD partners with LinkedIn, offers military spouses free membership
The Defense Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program is launching a new partnership with LinkedIn – the virtual professional networking platform.

Threats on social media highlight need for strategy
Soldiers and family members are facing the growing need to protect themselves from cyber threats on social media, according to top leadership, at U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr in Germany. A Soldier within the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria footprint recently received messages on a private Facebook page deemed by investigators as malicious and aggressive.

Social media misconduct won’t be tolerated, Army leader says
Army policy states that hazing, bullying and other behaviors that undermine the dignity and respect of Soldiers and Army civilians are strictly prohibited.

Citizens must be vigilant against digital scammers
Today, in an age when most individuals communicate through their social media profiles, they should also be aware that online predators and scammers are lurking and actively stalking their next unsuspecting victim.

Field commanders look to tap a social media-savvy force
Young, social media-savvy Soldiers may be the lynchpin in commanders’ efforts to use cyber networks to throw virtual effects at enemies in future battlefields, according to Army leaders.

DOD’s ‘Safe and Sound’ campaign’s 150k-strong
A Department of Defense-sponsored online campaign, called “Safe and Sound,” launched, Oct. 9, to focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect, especially in military families.

Virtual town hall open to address community concerns
The most convenient part of holding a town hall virtually is that participants don’t have to disrupt their schedules to attend in person.