Security

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 14–20  Council on Foreign RelationsThis update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from September 14 to 20, 2019.

DHS cyber advice, supply chain security on the Hill this week  PoliticoVoting vendors discuss vulnerability disclosure program — Privacy bill push faces ticking clock.

European Security Screening Market Analysis Report, 2018-2027 – X-Ray Scanners, Biometric Systems, Electromagnetic Metal Detectors, Explosive Trace Detectors  Yahoo FinanceDublin, Sept. 23, 2019 — The “Europe Security Screening Market to 202…

2020 Election: Warren’s National Security Vision  In Homeland SecurityNote: The opinions and comments stated in the following article and views expressed in any article or by any contributor to In Homeland Security, do not …

Comcast Business Introduces Internet Security to Help Protect Businesses Against Cyberattacks and Costly Breaches  Business WireComcast Business announced the launch of its new cloud-based internet security solution for small businesses, Secu…

Lloyds Bank security system analyses customer behaviour to detect fraud  E&T MagazineLloyds Bank has said a new multi-faceted security system for detecting financial scams nicknamed ‘The Rat’ has already prevented nearly 2000 customers from …

NHS Digital launches IT security awareness campaign  Digital HealthNHS Digital has launched a campaign to raise staff awareness around basic cyber security. The Keep I.T. Confidential campaign aims to educate staff across the …

HP Scoops Up Endpoint Security Partner Bromium  ChannelnomicsAfter a couple of years licensing Bromium’s endpoint security technology, HP Inc. has decided to take the technology in-house by acquiring the startup.

September 23 Morning Rush: Balloon Fiesta heightens security ahead of this year’s event  KRQE News 131.We’re learning officials are ramping up safety measures ahead of this year’s Balloon Fiesta. This year, fiesta organizers are adding 60 wal…

Potentially threatening photo prompts extra security at Palm Beach Central High School  WPTV.comPALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.– There will be extra security at Palm Beach Central High School Monday. The school district said the decision came after …

NETGEAR to Join the Open Security and Safety Alliance  GlobeNewswireEmpowering the next generation of security technologies and products through a common approach and collaboration through close partnerships.

Man arrested after fleeing Fargo traffic stop and crashing through security fences at Hector International Airport  KFGO NewsFARGO, N.D (KFGO) – A man is in custody facing a number of charges after driving thru security fences, the runway and…

Suspect Charged With Shooting Woman, Cop Had Security Problems At Her Building When Delivering Jimmy John’s, Police Say  Block Club ChicagoDOWNTOWN — Investigators trying to figure out the motive in last week’s shooting of a woman on a Downto…

The Early Edition: September 23, 2019  Just SecurityCurated summary of up-to-the-minute national security developments at home and abroad.

Security Brief: Trump Weighs Cyberattack on Iran  Foreign PolicyWhat’s on tap: The Trump administration weighs sending a message to Iran through another cyberstrike, the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting …

Arlo Pro 3 Is a Weatherproof, Wireless QHD Home Security Cam  PCMagArlo has announced its newest home security camera, the Arlo Pro 3, which stays close to its predecessor’s price while increasing resolution and viewing angle, …

Pontential threat draws extra security to Palm Beach Central High School  WPBF West Palm BeachA threatening photo has prompted school officials to add extra security at. Palm Beach Central High School. According to a call to parents from scho…

Arlo’s new 2K HDR Pro 3 Security Camera System is coming this week  Digital Trends

New Arlo Pro 3 security camera lets you see more of your backyard  CNETThe Arlo Pro 3 has a wider viewing angle than previous Pro cameras.

VirTra Awarded $5.0 Million Department of Homeland Security IDIQ Contract for Customs and Border Protection  GlobeNewswireTEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI), a global provider of training simulators f…

F.E. Warren Security Forces Commander Relieved Following Investigation  Military.comThe Air Force has removed the commander of the 90th Security Forces Squadron at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, over a loss of confidence in his …

Trend Micro Named a Leader in Endpoint Security  Financial PostIndependent research firm recognizes that Trend Micro continues to offer the most complete endpoint security solutionDALLAS — Trend Micro Incorporated …

Fintech firm Pagaya issuing $200 mln asset-backed security  ReutersU.S.-Israeli Pagaya, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to manage institutional money, said on Monday it was issuing a $200 million consumer credit …

This 40-Year-Old Entrepreneur Built A $50 Million Security Firm In Mauritania, Now He’s Chasing Gold  ForbesYacoub Sidya, 40, built MSS Security into Mauritania’s largest security company; he now has his sight set on building a gold mining em…

Threatening photo on Snapchat prompts extra security at Palm Beach Central  WPECThere is extra security at Palm Beach Central High School. According to a call to parents from school principal Darren Edgecomb, school district police are …

Why 5G Can Be More Secure Than 4G  ForbesFor a technical subject, the rollout of 5G has captured the imaginations of pundits, politicians and others who sometimes incorrectly characterize it either as a …

Cancel Culture and Your Security Clearance – ClearanceJobs  ClearanceJobsCancel culture has been in the news lately – a lot. But what is it, and how does it apply to government contractors, security clearance holders, and job seekers?

Background paper: Rural livelihoods, food security and rural transformation under climate change – World  ReliefWebExecutive summary. Despite decades of attention to agricultural development, food security and rural poverty, poverty and food …

Four Ways Computer Vision Is Transforming Physical Security  ForbesBy better deriving intent from objects and motions and filtering out the false alarms, computer vision shows enormous potential as a risk reduction tool and an …

Tampa couple claims they were tricked by home security salesmen, ended up with 2 contracts  WFLATAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Sandra and Roger Chewning say they were watching television when their doorbell rang. Two smooth-talking salesmen said they w…

MSSP Alert Ranks Xantrion #64 on its Top 200 Managed Security Services Providers List  PRNewswireOAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named Xantrion Inc. to its Top 200 MSSPs list for …

CISA’s Krebs seeks more measured approach to election security heading into 2020  CSO OnlineThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director says overhyped concern a problem, while election officials say they reap the benefits of…

COLUMN: A change in the way Americans view national security?  Colorado Springs GazetteLike Leif Ericson’s arrival of a millennia ago, 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg landed recently on North American shores via emission-f…

Too Many VPNs Put Our Privacy And Security At Risk  ForbesAccording to a broad range of specialists, many free and mobile VPNs on the market use unsafe protocols and log user activity, while even good virtual private …

Google pulls more fake adblockers from Chrome Web Store  Naked SecurityGoogle has again been reprimanded for not spotting fake extensions impersonating popular brands in its Chrome Web Store.

Kris Jenner Wasn’t Tackled By Kim Kardashian’s Security And Rushed To Hospital After All  BuzzFeedIn a trailer for the episode, Kris appeared to suffer a serious neck injury after being “tackled” to the ground by Kim’s security team. But all …

Immuta to Present on Privacy and Security in Machine Learning and Data Analytics at Strata Data Conference  Business WireImmuta, the automated data governance company, today announced the details of its participation at the Strata Data Confer…

Program improves Maui area’s security and maintenance  Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLike many places in Hawaii, Maui has seen a growing number of vagrants, the mentally ill, substance abusers and homeless on the streets, and nowhere is the …

How to get your security deposit back when the condo you’re renting changes hands  Washington PostQ: I am a tenant in a building that was recently de-converted from condos to apartments. Prior to the de-conversion, I had rented the condo from…

What a security career will look like in five years  CSO OnlineGet ready for ‘BISOs’ in the business, security positions on the customer experience team, and AI taking over cyber jobs – but in a good way.

WannaCry – and why it never went away  Naked SecurityWannaCry still hasn’t died out, more than two years after the original attack. We went live to find out why…

Monday review – the hot 22 stories of the week  Naked SecurityFrom the Simjacker phone hack to IBM’s cloud-based quantum computer – and everything in between. It’s the weekly security roundup.

Security Warning For 23 Million YouTube Creators Following ‘Massive’ Hack Attack  ForbesInvestigation suggests a “massive wave” of YouTube account takeovers as cybercriminals hit with a coordinated attack that bypassed 2FA protection.

Visiongain Report Researches Growth Opportunities Within the $118 Billion Cyber Security Market  Yahoo FinanceCyber Security Market Report 2019-2025 LONDON , Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Forecasts by Solutions (Risk and Compliance Managemen…

Visiongain Report Researches Growth Opportunities Within the $118 Billion Cyber Security Market  PRNewswireLONDON, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Forecasts by Solutions (Risk and Compliance Management, Unified Threat Management (UTM), Securit…

Apartment resident shot by car burglary suspect  KRMGTulsa, Okla. – A apartment resident is shot by one of two car burglary suspects. We’re told the shooting happened at 2:56 a.m. Monday at the Estancia Apartment …

Businesses are Prioritising Cybersecurity Above All Else, Optiv Security Report Finds  Yahoo FinanceDENVER & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–. — 64 percent say IT teams are instructed to focus solely on cybersecurity programmes, even if it slows us…

Let Iran lead region’s security, Tehran asks  Arkansas OnlineTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new …

The Latest: Iran calls for rival Gulf ‘security’ coalition  Washington PostTEHRAN, Iran — The Latest on tensions in the Persian Gulf (all times local):. 11:05 a.m.. Iran’s president says his country will offer its own rival security coalition…

Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek address job security of Chad Morris  Saturday Down SouthThe Chad Morris era at Arkansas reached a new low on Saturday in a loss to San Jose State, but athletic director Hunter Yurachek claims that the coach’s job i…

‘The Masked Singer’ Takes Over the Emmy Red Carpet With Security Team!  The BlastFor one particular group of stars at the 2019 Emmy Awards, it wasn’t about “who” they were wearing … it was about “who” was underneath! advertisement.

Xi Focus: Farmers’ festival celebrated as China stresses food security – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaJINAN/HARBIN, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) — As hundreds of millions of farmers celebrated their harvest festival on Monday, China expects a bumper…

Questions asked over security as serial escapee Laurie Dodd remains on run  7NEWSQuestions are being asked about security procedures after Dodd escaped from Royal Perth Hospital on Saturday.

Texans fan storms field at Chargers game, gets tackled by security  ChronThe Texans fans inside the Los Angeles Chargers’ 27,000-seat Dignity Health Sports Park made their presence felt throughout the Texans’ 27-20 win on …

How data breaches forced Amazon to update S3 bucket security  Help Net SecurityAmazon launched its Simple Storage *Service* (better known as S3) back in 2006 as a platform for storing just about any type of data under the sun. Since then …

Disclosing vulnerabilities to improve software security is good for everyone  Help Net SecurityToday, software companies and security researchers are near universal in their belief that disclosing vulnerabilities to improve software security …

BBB Trends: October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month; own it, secure it, protect it  User-generated contentBy Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) created by the U.S. Depart…

Metal detectors, undercover officers: Security ramps up for Balloon Fiesta  KOAT New MexicoEveryone attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starting on Saturday, October 5, 2019 will have to go through metal detectors before en…

Monroe County Officials Debate Courthouse Security | News, Sports, Jobs  Wheeling IntelligencerMonroe County officials met with commissioners last week to discuss courthouse security. Common Pleas Court Judge Julie Selmon said she wanted to m…

Texans fan storms field at Chargers game, gets tackled by security  Houston Chronicle The Texans fans inside the Los Angeles Chargers’ 27000-seat Dignity Health Sports Park made their presence felt throughout the Texans’ 27-20 win on Sunday …

New court security debuted | News, Sports, Jobs  Altoona MirrorAn ongoing effort at enhancing security at Blair County’s six district courts started last week as officers from the Blair County Prison and Blair County Adul.

Cryptocurrency security isn’t totally anonymous. And that’s good.  PaymentsSourceCryptocurrencies carry emerging theft and security risks. But there are steps institutions can take and encourage to adjust to a different type of fraud risk.

Product showcase: NetLib Security Encryptionizer  Help Net SecurityNetLib Security Encryptionizer encrypts stored data with virtually no impact on performance, while helping with compliance requirements.

Jefferson Security Bank partners with Elmwood Cemetery to celebrate 150 years since its charter  Martinsburg JournalFor 150 years, Jefferson Security Bank and Elmwood Cemetery have been serving the local community.

Dear network operators, please use the existing tools to fix security  ZDNetThe internet’s security and stability would be significantly improved if network operators implemented protocols that were already written into technical standards …

Chinese theft of trade secrets on the rise, the US Justice Department warns  CNBCOf all the cases of economic espionage charged by the DOJ’s National Security Division since 2012, more than 80% of them implicated China.

Chinese theft of trade secrets on the rise, the US Justice Department warns  CNBCOf all the cases of economic espionage charged by the DOJ’s National Security Division since 2012, more than 80% of them implicated China.

Fights break out at Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt; deputies, park security respond  WTVR CBS 6 NewsParents took to social media to express their concerns about fights at King’s Dominion’s Halloween Haunt Saturday night.

DPS to add security cameras in Euclid area  The Daily OrangeThe Department of Public Safety plans to install 11 security cameras in the area surrounding Euclid Avenue. The cameras are part of a series of new safety …

Iran: Plan to ensure security in region  Albany Times UnionTehran, Iran. Iran’s president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new …

What Really Happened Between Kris Jenner & Kim Kardashian’s Security  E! OnlineThe Kardashians are practiced at the art of the practical joke, and it seems they learned from the best. Kris Jenner attempted “the prank of the century” during …

What Really Happened Between Kris Jenner & Kim Kardashian’s Security  E! NEWSThe Kardashians are practiced at the art of the practical joke, and it seems they learned from the best. Kris Jenner attempted “the prank of the century” during …

Trump’s Asia expert Matt Pottinger to become deputy national security advisor  CNBCU.S. President Donald Trump’s national security advisor said on Sunday that White House Asia policy adviser Matt Pottinger would become his top deputy.

Trump’s top adviser on Asia to serve as deputy national security adviser | TheHill  The HillMatt Pottinger, who has served as President Trump’s top adviser on Asia, will serve as the new deputy national security adviser.

Trump Asia expert to become deputy national security adviser  ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said on Sunday that White House Asia policy adviser Matt Pottinger would become his top deputy.

CNN security analyst: Iran’s Zarif is a professional liar  CNNAs foreign leaders trade rhetoric after a Saudi oil field was attacked, CNN national security analyst Samantha Vinograd looks at the different moves from the US, …

Indonesia’s energy security hinges on EV-green energy approach, says ERIA  Jakarta PostA regional study says that adopting electrified vehicles (xEVs) will only go so far toward Indonesias energy security, and that it must be combined with a …

How Fake Agile At DoD Risks National Security  ForbesAs Agile is increasingly seen as the standard way to manage work in the 21st Century, we are seeing more and more “Agile in name only” or “fake Agile”.

Emmy Security Reaches New Heights Behind The Scenes On TV’s Biggest Night  DeadlineLike a slow burn streaming series, the narrative for security today at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards is not what you see, but what you don’t see. As more and …

New era at New Era Field: Tailgating, security changes  13WHAM-TVBuffalo, N. Y. (WHAM) – Saturday’s home opener brought fans to New Era Field in droves. This was the first taste they got of the new rules around tailgating.

CI Hero: Heating, cooling technicians provide veterans, widows with security ahead of winter months  CIProud.comTRI COUNTY AREA, Ill.– With the changing seasons not far off, Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing is once again offering muc…

Time to seek security guarantees | Comment  www.ekathimerini.comDiplomatic cliches rarely reflect reality, though in the case of Greek-American relations, they are indeed in the best place they have been in decades.

Utah security guard shot in backside after argument with three men, police say  KSL.comA security guard was shot in the backside early Sunday morning after an argument with three men, police said.

Security Guard Shoots Three Men, One Fatally, in Lynwood  KFI AM 640LYNWOOD (CNS) – An off-duty security guard who had been sleeping in his car in Lynwood shot three men, one fatally, when one or more of them allegedly …

Balloon Fiesta heightens security ahead of this year’s event  KRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We are less than two weeks out from Albuquerque’s biggest event of the year. Balloon Fiesta staff and the City of Albuquerque …

Balloon Fiesta heightens security ahead of this year’s event  KRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Balloon Fiesta officials are set to address added security changes. This comes as organizers prepare for the thousands set to …

Dreaded airport security checkpoints are getting faster, more efficient with PNNL technology  Tri-City HeraldAirport security checkpoints are more efficient with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) technology. Airline passengers are …

Utah security guard shot in backside after argument with three men, police say  Deseret NewsA security guard was shot in the backside early Sunday morning in downtown Salt Lake City after an early morning argument with three men, police said.

Trump Backs Modi on India’s Need for ‘Border Security’  BloombergPresident Donald Trump endorsed India’s need for “border security” on Sunday at a rock concert-like event in Houston with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …

Computer Security Lunch and Learn  wtip.orgCook County Higher Education hosts a Computer Security Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, September 24 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Bill Kimbler, Partner at CW …

Iran Asks US and Other Western Countries to Leave Persian Gulf Security to Them  The Daily BeastIranian President Hassan Rouhani warned the U.S. and other Western nations on Sunday that they should leave the Persian Gulf immediately. Speaking…

A’s fan evades security for a daring escape after running on the field  For The WinIf you’re a fan, it’s never a good idea to run on the field during a baseball game. We’ve seen it time and time again: Fan runs on the field, gets tackled, get…

Trump and Modi Hand-in-Hand on Border Security at U.S. Rally  BloombergPresident Donald Trump endorsed India’s need for “border security” at a rock concert-like event in Houston with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose …

US troops in Saudi Arabia defend hegemony, not security  The GrayzoneThe Trump administration is sending US troops to Saudi Arabia as it continues to threaten Iran. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, …

Water security expert: Middle East water shortages require regional action  The Jerusalem PostAccording to hydrologist Prof. Jay Famiglietti, the regional scale of the world’s water scarcity hot-spots requires regional solutions.

Water security expert: Middle East water shortages require regional action  The Jerusalem PostAccording to hydrologist Prof. Jay Famiglietti, the regional scale of the world’s water scarcity hot-spots requires regional solutions.

Nick Carter Increases Security After His Brother Aaron Carter Says He Would ‘Kill Everybody’  Showbiz Cheat SheetNick Carter released a statement that he had to get a restraining order against his brother, Aaron Carter. Since then, a Twitter …

Dept. of Homeland Security releases new counterterrorism strategy  The Jerusalem PostThe Department also announced it would prioritize interoperability and automation in its information-sharing relationships with trustworthy partners.

5 nonprofits share grant to enhance security  Raleigh News & ObserverFour Jewish organizations and an Islamic school in Rhode Island are sharing a $150000 grant to enhance security.

Iran president says West should ‘distance’ themselves from Persian Gulf, leave security to regional nations  Military TimesTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional n…