Spy Level Heists with Mike O'Rourke

Burglary Tourism: How Theft Groups Target Homes and How to Defend Yours with Mike O'Rourke of Advanced Operational Concepts   Andy interviews security expert Mike O'Rourke the CEO of Advanced Operational Concepts about "burglary tourism." These are gangs who enter the U.S. to conduct targeted burglaries of affluent homes.   O'Rourke details their tradecraft: OSINT/"Google casing," people-search sites, county records and Zillow, social media exploitation, vehicle follows, illegal trackers, hidden cameras to build patterns of life, and illegal Wi‑Fi/cellular jammers to defeat cloud-based security.   Together they discuss how you can protect your home, not only from foreign gangs, but from everyday threats.   Learn more about Mike O'Rourke and his work: https://adopcon.com/   Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Protect your senior parents from scams with this free video series. It will share why older Americans are being targeted as well as break down today's scams so you know the red flags to spot. Watch Part 1 on YouTube now. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome to Secure Family 01:05 DeleteMe Privacy Sponsor 02:17 Free Scam Protection Series 02:53 Meet Mike ORourke 05:15 What Is Burglary Tourism 06:11 How Crews Operate 08:30 Why They Target You 10:30 Targeting Tradecraft 18:13 Entry Methods and Defenses 19:52 Signal Jammers Explained 23:07 OSINT and Data Exposure 28:18 How Big Will It Get 29:58 Rapid Fire Future Threats 33:39 Wrap Up and Resources   The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC.   The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided.   The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned. All rights reserved.