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"48 Hours: NCIS" sneak peek: The Terrorists, The Spies, The Hackers

May 25, 2017 / 02:36

This episode covers asymmetric threats, insider threats, and terrorist activities in cyber venues, focusing on the NCIS response to a significant attack on a US Navy vessel.

Key discussions include the attack on the USS Cole, where 17 sailors were killed, and the immediate response from NCIS agents who recognized the incident as terrorism. The narrative highlights the chaos and urgency faced during the investigation.

Another critical topic is the insider threat posed by Mustafa Wad, a civilian who attempted to gather sensitive information from the Navy to share with a foreign government. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities within the Navy.

The episode emphasizes the global mission of NCIS, detailing their role in protecting the Navy and Marine Corps while dealing with various crimes, including cyber fraud and counter-terrorism.

Throughout the episode, the personal impact of these threats on NCIS agents is highlighted, illustrating the emotional weight of their work in dangerous environments.

TLDR

NCIS agents discuss terrorism and insider threats, focusing on the USS Cole attack and a civilian espionage case.

Episode

2:36
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asymmetric threat Lone Wolf actors Insider threats terrorist activity in a cyber
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venue these are all challenges that have emerged over the last few years that our
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organization must face the attack on the coal was really what was a watershed event for both NCIS
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and for the US sing I seen a boat come up and uh get really close to us and wave at me and I
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seen the boat blow up 17 Sailors purged that day there were many scores of injuries aboard the ship I just remember
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being in the air and then down to the ground my colleague from NCIS and I both said to each other oh boy we know what
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that is terrorism an attack on a US Navy vessel becomes a huge scene to investigate
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initially we thought our crime scene was going to sink and we we didn't want to let it get
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away we're there to respond that's our job is to respond to the Navy and the Marine Corps in their time of need but
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what if the threat comes from inside the Navy Mustafa wad a civilian for the Department of Navy attempted to gather
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National Defense information and provide that to a foreign [Music] government we watched him download from
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the restricted US Navy computer system the schematics for the USS Gerald R Ford the USS Ford is the most powerful
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aircraft carrier in the world he pointed to the computer screen and he said here right here you strike
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this ship with a missile right here bye-bye that's it sinking the NCIS mission is global we're
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on aircraft carriers we're in foreign ports we watch after each other we take care of each other NCIS deal with every
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type of crime cyber fraud murder Counter Intelligence counter terrorism every crime is a tragedy all
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sisters brothers husbands I feel it very personally we live in dangerous SPS we going to get NCIS the cases they can't
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forget

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Episode Highlights

  • The Attack on the Coal
    A watershed event for NCIS and the US, marking a significant challenge.
    @ 00m 26s
    May 25, 2017
  • Insider Threats
    Mustafa, a civilian, attempted to gather sensitive information for a foreign government.
    @ 01m 26s
    May 25, 2017
  • The USS Gerald R. Ford
    The most powerful aircraft carrier in the world, targeted for a missile strike.
    @ 01m 50s
    May 25, 2017

Episode Quotes

  • Oh boy, we know what that is.
    "48 Hours: NCIS" sneak peek: The Terrorists, The Spies, The Hackers
  • Here, right here, you strike this ship with a missile, right here. Bye-bye, that's it.
    "48 Hours: NCIS" sneak peek: The Terrorists, The Spies, The Hackers

Key Moments

  • Asymmetric Threats00:10
  • Insider Threats00:14
  • Watershed Event00:29
  • Terrorism Scene01:01
  • Civilian Threat01:23
  • Global NCIS Mission02:04

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