Factual error: Several security camera feeds display unrealistic overlays such as "Threat Level: Medium/Low," "No suspicious activity," or "Secret Service handover of all routes." Real surveillance systems don't simplify threat assessment into game-like labels or display sensitive operational details over live video. Facilities like the White House, Pentagon, and NSA maintain constant high security, not fluctuating public-style threat levels. (00:01:10)
Factual error: Will's DHS desktop shows apps like Spotify, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Such consumer programs would not be installed on a classified government system handling domestic terrorism intelligence, as they pose security risks. Classified workstations use locked-down, vetted software, not public cloud or media apps. (00:00:40)
Factual error: The secure "Guardian" database login screen includes a "Load Previous Session" checkbox. Classified government systems don't allow this, as prior sessions are terminated for security, requiring a fresh login and full reload of data. Retaining a previous session would be a major security and chain-of-custody risk in intelligence work, and is not a feature used in real DHS or counterterrorism databases. (00:00:50)
Factual error: When Will launches the "Guardian 8.6.2 2024 - Database Software," the splash screen shows a stylized hawk logo and the slogan "Freedom and Security for All." Real DHS or Homeland Security database tools don't use marketing-style branding, public-sounding mottos, or the year in the title. Classified government software typically has plain, minimal splash screens without decorative logos or slogans, both for security and professionalism. (00:00:47)
Revealing mistake: When Will launches "Guardian," the window shows the Restore icon (two overlapping squares) in the title bar even though the app isn't maximized (desktop is visible around it). In Windows, that icon only appears when a window is maximized; a non-maximized window should show a single Maximize square. (00:00:45)
Factual error: After Will logs in, the screen greets him with "Domestic Terror Analyst" under his name. This is not an actual U.S. government job title; the closest real roles would be Intelligence Analyst or Counterterrorism Analyst. In reality, a secure government system would never display the user's specific role or specialty on the login screen, as it's an OPSEC risk. Such screens usually show only the agency or system name. (00:00:35)
Factual error: Will pulls up a map of Washington DC and surrounding areas, just before selecting cameras to tap into the feed of. With an air traffic overlay showing multiple aircraft directly over the National Mall, Capitol, and White House... all inside the city's strict no-fly zone. One or two could be on official clearance, but this many flights in restricted airspace are unrealistic. (00:00:55)
