Security

Here’s What’s Really Behind The Security Skills Shortage  ForbesThere are some crucially dysfunctional dynamics at play beyond a simple lack of warm bodies to fill seats.

National-Security Concerns Threaten Undersea Data Link Backed by Google, Facebook  The Wall Street JournalU.S. officials are seeking to block an undersea cable backed by Google, Facebook and a Chinese partner, in a national security review th…

An EU agenda for climate security  EURACTIVResponding to the unprecedented challenge posed by climate change will require all actors – including the defence and security community – to step outside …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Cyber Security Market Will Reach to USD 30.9 Billion By 2025: Zion Market Research  Yahoo FinanceAccording to the report, the global artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber security market was USD 7.1 billion in …

What are Homeland Security agents doing on DART trains and platforms?  Dallas NewsAngelica Andrade’s phone screen lit up. “REPORT OF ONGOING ICE Activity…” a text message on her screen read. The immigrants rights activist…

Trump’s hostility to election security preparedness  Brookings InstitutionElaine Kamarck writes that election security efforts have continued despite President Trump’s resistance to acknowledging the problem, but are severely …

Russians tried to hack our elections. Voters overwhelmingly support stronger security measures.  Washington PostThe Senate Intelligence Committee recently released the first volume in what will be a series of reports on Russian interference i…

Munich Airport Partly Evacuated and 190 Flights Cancelled After Man Skips Security Check  SchengenVisaInfo.comThe second largest airport in Germany has been partly evacuated yesterday in the morning. About 190 incoming and outgoing flights ha…

Spaniard “horrified” after causing 130 flight cancellations at Munich airport  EL PAISSome mistakes may seem innocuous yet they can carry a high price. A young man from Spain on Tuesday involuntarily triggered a security alert at Munich …

Android 10 coming soon, with important privacy upgrades  Naked SecurityIt’s official: Android 10, the next version of the Android operating system, ships 3 September 2019. Well, it’s semi-official, at least. Mobile site PhoneArena reports …

Why testing user behaviour is crucial to your cyber security  Information AgeTo establish a baseline of user behaviour, organisations must be able to check how their employees perform when receiving a threat.

Warplanes strike near Turkish military post in Syria – security source  The Jerusalem PostA senior Turkish security source told Reuters there were heavy clashes between Syrian government forces and rebel fighters about 500 metres from the Tur…

Hazlewood School District adds new security for home football games  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisHAZELWOOD, MO – The Hazelwood School District announced new safety procedures for home football games. According to the district’s website, to improve …

Trump’s secretive intel advisory board takes shape with security pros and GOP donors  ABC NewsDonald Trump’s President’s Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) is made up of some security pros along with GOP donors.

Report: 53% of social media logins are fraudulent  Naked SecurityMost attacks are from botnets. The goals: spreading spam, stealing data, spreading propaganda, and social-engineering consumers for profit.

Report: 53% of social media logins are fraudulent  Naked SecurityMost attacks are from botnets. The goals: spreading spam, stealing data, spreading propaganda, and social-engineering consumers for profit.

Fresh Talk: The true cost of partisan politics is national security  Hartford CourantUntil our politicians in Washington can come together and engage in genuine dialogue and see each other as partners, the politics of hatred and division will…

Cloud Security Boom Creates New Crop of Tech Darlings  BloombergA new generation of cybersecurity companies is creating billions of dollars in market value for investors as businesses increasingly turn to cloud-based products …

Research Reveals eCommerce Retailers Experiencing Active Security Leaks Heading into Holiday Shopping Season  PRNewswireSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Arxan Technologies, the trusted provider of application protection solutions,…

Most UK firms ignore security in tech investments  ComputerWeekly.comLess than a quarter of UK firms prioritise security when investing in new technology, despite the threat of cyber attacks and data protection regulations, a survey …

Silence on the Left: Isn’t Security a Jewish Value?  AlgemeinerJNS.org – About 10 hours after the horrible murder of 17-year-old Rina Shnerb in a terror attack last Friday, I was curious to see the reaction of the Jewish …

In Spain, Catalan and National Police team up against crime in Barcelona  EL PAISThe Catalan law enforcement agency, Mossos d’Esquadra, and the Spanish National Police have teamed up to fight crime in Barcelona, where officials have …

Security flaw found in millions of Lenovo laptops  KomandoIt’s been a tough year for people who own certain brands of laptops. Now, another laptop is in the hot seat. A major security flaw that affects millions of people …

25 former Israeli security officials warn against annexing West Bank territory  The Times of IsraelLetter by former intelligence chiefs and 3 ex-Netanyahu advisers thanks US lawmakers for condemning BDS movement.

Courthouse officials eye courthouse security | News  SharonheraldMERCER — Even though Mercer County Commissioner Matt McConnell doesn’t think it will make the county courthouse any safer, he expects that visitors will …

Putin backs US brokered security zone in Syria during Erdogan’s Moscow visit  Al-MonitorMoscow has put its support behind a US brokered security zone along the border between Turkey and Syria’s Idlib as more Syrian civilians are put at risk b…

Why we need a Middle Eastern security architecture: Part III  Middle East EyeAll involved states must be willing to give up some of their policies, ambitions, obsessions and traumas.

Column | New Technology and Consumer Awareness Can Reduce Medical Device Security Threats  MedTech IntelligenceAs medical devices using software and wireless communication become more ubiquitous, hackers are becoming more advanced in their me…

TSA Considered Ending Pilot Security Program  WLTZ 38 NBCThe TSA recently considered shutting down its program that lets pilots and flight attendants pass through airport security checkpoints without the same type of …

Church and security forces agree to ‘dialogue’ on volatile island in central Philippines  Crux: Covering all things CatholicA new agreement has been signed in the central Philippines by the ecclesial leaders, military, and police aims to help…

City Council approves ‘unarmed’ security services for parks, additional funding for sheriff’s station  Santa Clarita Valley SignalThe Santa Clarita City Council returned Tuesday after its summer hiatus, unanimously approving additional fundin…

TSA Makes U-Turn On Flight Crew Security Changes  Simple FlyingThe TSA handles security screening at all US airports, either directly or through contract workers. Photo: danjo paluska via Flickr Pin …

[Updated] Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2/M1 get July/Aug security updates w/ bug fixes; ZenFone 4 Pro gets new security patch too  PiunikaWebAsus has new July/August Android security updates for the budget ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max Pro M1 a…

Security stepping up at the Washington State Fair  KIRO SeattleFor the first time, the entrance to the Washington State Fair will look a lot like a TSA checkpoint with metal detectors.

US VP, KRG president discuss security in northern Iraq  Anadolu AgencyWASHINGTON. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence discussed the security situation in northern Iraq with the head of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region during …

1 in 4 employees would steal company information to secure their next job  Help Net SecurityWatch out for insider data theft. Nearly one in four security pros said they would take company information to help apply for a position at a competitor.

Boost in security planned for Monroe High after student brings gun to school  WCNC.comMONROE, N.C. — As Monroe High School students head back to school for their third day, they’ll be met with added security after a student brought a loaded ….

Thief caught on home security camera before stealing 3 TVs, homeowner says  WSB AtlantaDEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – He was caught on camera for about a second, but it was just long enough to get a still image of a suspect’s face right before he …

JCPS board gives update on security measures, search for security resource officers  WLKY LouisvilleThe JCPS board gave an update at Tuesday’s meeting on its plans to create its own security team to keep its schools safe.

Boulder Ankle Monitor Company Has Extra Security Pulled  CBS DenverBOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Boulder Police say they will resume off-duty security for a company that’s come under fire for doing business with the Department of …

Ask Joe: Can my neighbor point his security cameras right at my house?  KRNV My News 4From the Ask Joe file, a viewer has raised a question about cameras and neighborhood privacy. Sherry Gates-Torno wrote in to say she lives in Sun Valley and…

Ukraine, US to strengthen security cooperation – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaKIEV, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksandr Danylyuk and visiting U.S. National Security …

Security is Major Focus at Rib Cook-Off  KTVNThe Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off starts Wednesday, bringing 23 rib cookers from around the country, along with up to 500000 people which requires a …

Amazon drops the price for Arlo HD indoor and outdoor security camera systems  Digital TrendsAmazon dropped the price on Arlo’s indoor and outdoor wireless security two-camera system for its Labor Day sale. The Arlo camera system can work …

Shamson Sundara, STEM School Security Guard, Shouldn’t Have Had A Gun  CBS DenverHIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – A security guard at STEM School Highlands Ranch – who fired on a sheriff’s deputy and injured a student during the …

STEM School Security Guard Shouldn’t Have Had A Gun  CBS DenverA security guard at STEM School Highlands Ranch shouldn’t have been carrying a gun in the first place during a school shooting. 2 hours ago …

Holmen elementary schools ready with new security upgrades  News8000.com – WKBTHolmen’s Evergreen and Sand Lake elementary schools have new two-stage entries and video surveillance.

Security guard deploys pepper spray to stop fight at Citrus Valley High School in Redlands, students treated  Redlands Daily FactsSeveral students were treated for the effects of pepper spray Monday after Citrus Valley High School said a camp…

Homeland Security moves $155 million from FEMA disaster relief for immigration enforcement  CNNHomeland Security raids Coast Guard coffers to pay for border programs  NavyTimes.comTrump to rob Homeland Security of $270M, including $…

Homeland Security raids Coast Guard coffers to pay for border programs  NavyTimes.comWASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is moving $271 million from other agencies such as FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard to increase the …

Two women arrested for not complying with mall security: Beachwood police blotter  cleveland.comBeachwood police arrested two 19-year-old women after the women did not comply with security at Beachwood Place mall. The women were charged with …

City workers seek more security after man is found with clown mask, gun in building  News 12 BrooklynA tip to police that a man was carrying a clown mask and a loaded gun inside a city building Monday may have saved people from getting hurt.

Best Security Systems on Amazon  INQUIRER.netKeeping your home safe from criminals is very important for us all. Amazon has some of the best smart home and security systems on the market today. Here are …

Tesla’s Model S was found to have more key fob security blues, report says  CNETA research team at a Belgian university found another vulnerability in Tesla’s Pektron-sourced key fobs.

Broward charter school will remain open but school district will monitor security plan  Sun SentinelThe Broward School Board decided not to close Ben Gamla charter school in Plantation for its security lapses but will negotiate a monitoring p…

Chambers County School District adds security cameras – Valley Times-News  Valley Times-NewsLaFAYETTE — Chambers County School District administrators can keep an eye on all school property at any time of the day. New security cameras have be…

Following violence at football games, local district to add extra security for athletic events  KMOV.comFollowing violence at a recent high school football jamboree, the Hazelwood School District said it will be increasing security at athleti…

Parents At Broward School Furious Over Security Concerns  CBS MiamiMIAMI (CBSMiami) – A crowd of parents and employees from the Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward on the campus of the Jewish Community Center in …

VMware boosts load-balancing, security intelligence, analytics  Network WorldVMware has added new features to its core networking software that will let customers more securely control cloud application traffic running on virtual machines …

The best and worst times to go through security at DFW Airport  FOX 4 NewsDallas-Fort Worth International Airport is in the middle of the pack when it comes to average security wait times.

With ISIL down but not out, continued vigilance is key, UN Security Council told  UN NewsDespite ISIL’s territorial defeat in Syria, the terrorist group, also known as Da’esh “continues to aspire to global relevance”, the United Nations top ….

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger weighs in on acquisitions, blockchain, security and more  SiliconANGLE NewsVMware Inc. is on a roll. The past week has seen a constant stream of major announcements from the virtualization and software company. As wel…

Eero rolls out two new subscription offerings focused on security  9to5MacMesh networking company Eero announced today that it is introducing two new subscription services that work in conjunction with its mesh routers.

Eero’s expanded router subscriptions focus on security (updated)  EngadgetAmazon-owned Eero is introducing two new subscription plans in the US to complement its popular mesh WiFi routers. The first, Eero Secure, replaces the …

Tesla faces security issue after researchers hack key fobs  Fast CompanyIf you own a Model S and want to protect your car against theft, it’s probably time to secure your Tesla with a PIN code.

Clemson making security improvements ahead of Thursday night home opener  FOX CarolinaSome security changes are coming to Death Valley this college football season. Amber Worthy reports. (Aug. 27, 2019)

Hostinger resets customer passwords following security breach  TechRadarThe web hosting company Hostinger has disclosed that it has experienced a security breach which impacted both its platform and users. Advertisement.

TSA Testing Face Recognition at Security Entrances, Opening Door to Massive Expansion of the Technology  ACLUThe Transportation Security Administration is planning to test a face recognition system that could be used on all domestic U.S. flie…

Who benefits in Israel from increasing security tension?  Al-MonitorBoth Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of the Blue and White party, Benny Gantz, both are gaining from increased security tensions.

Elections security audit complete, details unknown  WCTVBy: Mike Vasilinda | Capitol News *Service* August 27, 2019. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CNS) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered a security audit of all 67 …

Preparing for New York’s New Data Security Requirements | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP  JD SupraNew York recently passed the SHIELD Act, which, among other things, newly establishes data security requirements for companies that colle…

Lumber Liquidators Provides Information On Network Security Incident  PRNewswireTOANO, Va., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring in North America, today …

Shopping centre security guard takes girl from playground, assaults her then lectures mum  7NEWSThis is the haunting moment the man a frantic mother should have been able to trust betrayed his duty in the most depraved way. Now a shopping sec…

St. Louis Mayor Calls for Higher Security  KBIASt. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson says police are ramping up overtime and that the city plans to add more security cameras and license plate readers to combat.

Sickening moment security guard lures girl into alleyway to sexually assault her  7NEWSCCTV captured the chilling moment a Sydney security guard led a three-year-old girl down a secluded alleyway before sexually assaulting her in a stairwell.

Election Security Program Aims to Mitigate Ransomware Risks  BankInfoSecurity.comWithin a month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security hopes to launch a program to help states protect voter registration databases and systems in …

Oregon, counties take part in election security drill  KTVZLast week in La Grande, county election and IT officials from around the state participated in an election security exercise organized by the Elections Division of …

U.S. Census Bureau Grapples With Security, Accuracy Months Ahead of 2020 Head Count  KTLA Los AngelesWith just a few months left before America starts taking its biggest-ever self-portrait, the U.S. Census Bureau is grappling with a host of c…

Former Israeli security officials laud Congress’ support for two-state solution  HaaretzIn a letter to four members of the House of Representatives, Ex IDF generals and intelligence chiefs praise Congress for July’s anti-BDS resolution.

Washington State Fair adds metal detectors, beefs up security  MyNorthwest.comWaiting to get into the Washington State Fair in Puyallup this year might feel like waiting to go through airport security. For the first time in 119 years, the fai…

Hackers Could Steal a Tesla Model S by Cloning Its Key Fob—Again  WIREDThe same researchers who figured out how to clone a Tesla Model S key fob have done it again, cracking the replacement that was meant to fix the problem.

Cybersecurity Firm Imperva Discloses Breach  Krebs on SecurityImperva, a leading provider of Internet firewall services that help Web sites block malicious cyberattacks, alerted customers on Tuesday that a recent data breach …

How a Power Outage Puts Your Home Security at Risk  Reader’s DigestWhen you lose power, you can also lose the protection of your home security system. Here’s how to keep your home safe—no matter what.

Homeland Security moves $155 million from FEMA disaster relief for immigration enforcement  CNNWashington (CNN) The Trump administration plans to shift at least $155 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief fund to…

The Horrible Things That Happen to Trans People Going Through Airport Security  VICE”Nine out of ten times I’ve gone through a body scanner, I’ve been flagged for having an ‘abnormality in the groin region.'”

After Data Breach, Fayetteville-Manlius Reviewing Security  Spectrum NewsThe school is working to see which students are affected.

STEM School Highlands Ranch didn’t know security guard who shot student was armed  The Denver PostA security guard who accidentally wounded a student at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May was carrying a gun without permission on the day of th…

STEM School didn’t know security guard who shot student was armed  The Denver PostA security guard who accidentally wounded a student at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May was carrying a gun without permission on the day of the …

Huawei USA chief security officer on Kara Swisher podcast Recode Decode  Vox.comAndy Purdy talks with Kara Swisher about the pending ban on US companies doing business with Huawei.

Texas passed 17 laws, added $339M in security and mental health for students, report says  KXAN.comAUSTIN (KXAN) — State lawmakers recently passed 17 new laws and added $339 million additional dollars for school security and student mental he…

Texas passed 17 laws, added $339M in security and mental health for students, report says  KXAN.comAUSTIN (KXAN) — State lawmakers recently passed 17 new laws and added $339 million additional dollars for school security and student mental he…

High-level Meeting Commits Financial and Technical Support for African Food Security | News  IISD Reporting Services6 August 2019: The first Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue focused on ways to strengthen and accelerate multilateral ag…

Install the iOS 12.4.1 Update to Fix Apple’s Big Security Mistake  LifehackerA quick heads up for iOS 12 users: This week’s iOS update, version 12.4.1, includes an important fix for a security gaffe discovered in iOS 12.4. We highly …

Expect airport-like security at this year’s Washington State Fair in Puyallup  The Spokesman-ReviewFor the first time in 119 years, the Washington State Fair has installed metal detectors and mandatory bag checks to secure the Puyallup fairgr…

Homeland Security agents raid 15th Street building in possible child pornography investigation  Mission LocalHomeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents early Tuesday morning began raiding a warehouse at 1461 15th Street in what local polic…

Egypt Egypt’s security forces face accusations of extrajudicial killings  Al-MonitorEgyptian security forces killed 17 suspects they say were involved in a car bomb that killed more than 20 people in Cairo, raising questions about the operati…

Australian universities to work with security agencies to combat foreign interference  The GuardianEducation minister Dan Tehan will reveal new taskforce aimed at protecting sensitive research.

Australian universities to work with security agencies to combat foreign interference  The GuardianEducation minister Dan Tehan will reveal new taskforce aimed at protecting sensitive research.

25 former Israeli security and defense officials warn against annexing West Bank territory  JTA NewsJERUSALEM (JTA) — Twenty-five former Israeli senior security and defense officials thanked Congress for passing legislation that endorsed a tw…

VMworld 2019: A New Approach to Networking and Security  BizTech MagazineAt the annual conference, tech companies discussed how their latest networking advancements move security closer to the edge.