AIG Homeland Security Solutions


Winter 2008 Eco-Terrorism Eco-terrorism poses one of the most serious threats to the nation today. While it has been overshadowed by Jihadist terrorism since September 11, it remains one of the country’s most active movements. In the past decade, the U.S. has seen an upsurge, not only in activity, but in the intensity of attacks. Radical environmentalists and animal rights groups have claimed responsibility for hundreds of crimes and acts of terrorism including arson, bombing, vandalism and harassment. read more Online Fraud Information Theft and Website Fraud are two of the fastest growing financial crimes. Paralleling technological developments in banking, sales and other online services, internet based fraud has grown exponentially in the last decade. read more Bomb Threat Extortion An old tactic takes on a new purpose as a recent surge in bomb threat extortions are being investigated by the FBI, Secret Service, and local law enforcement agencies. The threats and the potential to extort money have become more prominent due to the changing security situation and the increased anxiety over terrorist attacks. read more
	Welcome! AIG Homeland Security Solutions has taken on the critical charge of providing companies with resources and expertise to manage the physical, operational and financial exposures associated with terrorism and other catastrophic exposures. Our three-pronged approach aims at reducing vulnerability, mitigating damage, and putting in place critical financial protections for the range of potential scenarios. As part of this effort we have engaged the Masy Group to create the AIG Homeland Security Solutions Update, which provides timely information of practical use to those managing risk. This issue spotlights the increasing threat of eco-terrorism, information theft and website fraud within the United States. Additionally, it discusses the targets and patterns of bomb threat extortions and provides the FBI guidelines for business managers should they be faced with a threat. I hope you find this information useful as we work together to combat the multi-facets of terrorism exposure. Sincerely, Homeland Security Practice Leader
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