Security

What a security researcher learned from monitoring traffic at Defcon  CNETHe spent thousands on a data-collecting monstrosity to figure out why people considered the security conference’s network dangerous.

Apple Loop: New iPhone Leaks Confirm Major Details, Magical MacBook Security, Apple’s Sneaky Secret  ForbesTaking a look back at another week of news and headlines from Cupertino, this week’s Apple Loop includes confirmation of the iPhone 11 …

Bristow Public Schools Adds New Security Systems  News On 6Students in Bristow head back to school on Monday, and should be safer than ever. District leaders said they spent the last two months installing new security …

Senator: Status quo on voting machine security is a ‘danger to our democracy’  CNETSen. Ron Wyden speaks at the Voting Village at Defcon on Friday, discussing issues surrounding US election security.

Can a Burglar Really Jam Your Wireless Security System?  ConsumerReports.orgConsumer Reports’ experts explain the risks of someone jamming your wireless security system in light of a recent YouTube video about SimpliSafe.

Security among cornerstones of Barrington’s new middle school  WPRI.comBARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The new $68 million Barrington Middle School, set to open for students in less than a month, signals a new era of what’s possible …

Security among cornerstones of Barrington’s new middle school  WPRI.comBARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The new $68 million Barrington Middle School, set to open for students in less than a month, signals a new era of what’s possible …

Homeland Security Secretary: Investigation Continues on Abuse Allegations Against Yuma Border Patrol  KAWCActing Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said the investigation into whether Yuma agents mistreated and, in one case, sexually…

New Vulnerability Risk Model Promises …  Dark ReadingTaking into account more factors than the current CVSS makes for a better assessment of actual danger.

Swiss Guard, ex-security for Pope Francis, visits Alabama  AL.comA former member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard that provides security for Pope Francis has been visiting Alabama, speaking at churches.

iNSYNQ Ransom Attack Began With Phishing Email  Krebs on SecurityA ransomware outbreak that hit QuickBooks cloud hosting firm iNSYNQ in mid-July appears to have started with an email phishing attack that snared an …

Candler County schools get new security system  WTOCTeachers in Candler County now have a way to respond to emergencies right at their fingertips.

7 NH houses of worship share $150K in security grants, NH awarded $4M toward terrorism prevention  Manchester Ink LinkFollowing calls from the NH Delegation to prioritize state and local Counterterrorism Grants, first-time grants were awarded…

Teen Security Researcher Suspended for Exposing Vulnerabilities in His School’s Software  VICEBill Demirkapi, an 11th grader in Lexington, Massachusetts, had found a vulnerability in Aspen, the software his school uses to deliver students’ gr…

Board of Elections disputes report on RI election security  WPRI.comPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – R.I. Board of Elections officials are pushing back on a national article that called into question the security of its election system, …

CT company creates unique products for school, workplace security  WFSBA Meriden company has designed highly secure products, meant to protect people from a mass shooting.

Top intel official interrupted meeting to urge his deputy to resign  CNNThe country’s No. 2 intelligence official, Sue Gordon, knew it was likely she would have to eventually step down from her post, but the timing of that decision …

Arlington police increase weekend security after threat left at Rangers’ construction site  Dallas NewsArlington police are upping security at events around the city this weekend after a threat referencing the El Paso massacre was left at the…

Sunday’s concert security prepares for 10,000 concert goers | ABC Fox Missoula  ABC FOX MontanaMISSOULA- It takes a lot planning to pull an event like a Mumford & Sons concert off. Everything from adding additional power sources, to bringing …

40 grocery stores hook up to Mexico City’s security system  Mexico News DailyVideo cameras in 40 grocery stores were to be connected today to Mexico City’s C5 security and surveillance system to combat robberies.

4 Security Tips To Help Your Business Grow  EntrepreneurTechnology is the key to making sure no one unlocks your doors or data.

Officials say Iowa State Fair has beefed up security  KSFYThe Iowa State Fair has stepped up security following the recent mass shootings in Ohio and Texas.

NJ director of Homeland Security stresses reliance on public reporting of threats  NJTV NewsIn the wake of two mass shootings that occurred last weekend in Texas and Ohio, New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared…

PBC schools Police Chief: Charter schools will be covered with security for 2019-2020 school year  WPTV.comThe Palm Beach County School District has been working to make sure 50 charters schools have officers come the first day of school.

Security ‘incidents’ force Arsenal stars Mesut Özil and Sead Kolašinac to miss season opener  CNN International(CNN) Two Arsenal football club players will not travel with the team to play against Newcastle United on Sunday, after the club wi…

SF Outside Lands festival security cranked up to 11  San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco’s Outside Lands festival is blanketed with tight security this weekend.

Metro Transit announces new security team  Belleville News-DemocratThe St. Louis-area Metro Transit announces new security team to oversee MetroLink security changes, Bi-State Development announced. The three new hires …

Ozil, Kolasinac miss Arsenal opener due to ‘security incidents’  Al Jazeera EnglishDuo will not play for Arsenal in Sunday’s match at Newcastle due to ‘further security incidents’, London club says.

Ozil, Kolasinac miss Arsenal opener due to ‘security incidents’  Al Jazeera EnglishDuo will not play for Arsenal in Sunday’s match at Newcastle due to ‘further security incidents’, London club says.

U.S. Rep Lieu hopeful for election security bill prospects  CSO OnlineU.S. Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) thinks that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s weakening opposition to gun legislation bodes well for the prospects …

Yorkville District 115 to consider adding more armed security personnel  Kendall County NowYORKVILLE – Yorkville School District 115 officials are exploring the possibility of adding more armed security personnel to help monitor school ground…

Airport security officer charged with assault | Crime  The Union LeaderLONDONDERRY — Police have charged an airport security guard with simple assault after he allegedly harassed and touched a Dunkin’ worker inappropriately …

That WhatsApp Security Flaw Isn’t as Bad as It Sounds  LifehackerA security alert of sorts went out this week for WhatsApp users, which suggested that the platform has a security flaw that allows someone to “Use the ‘quote’ …

Support Act will bolster Georgia’s trade and security partnership with America | TheHill  The HillThe Georgia Support Act now in Congress aims to build on past achievements with tangible economic and security investments by the U.S. in Georgia.

House Homeland Security chair blasts ICE raid’s ‘blatant lack of planning and resulting chaos’ | TheHill  The HillHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Friday wrote a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforce…

Arsenal’s Özil, Kolasinac to miss season opener after ‘further security incidents’  DW (English)Arsenal stars Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac will not play in the team’s Premier League opener this weekend due to “further security incidents” inv…

Security, Legal Cannabis Take Center Stage at 12th Outside Lands Festival  NBC Bay AreaAs San Francisco gears up for the 12th annual Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate Park starting on Friday, city leaders are promising tight securit…

Jewish security experts call for 9/11-style response to fight white supremacists  The Times of IsraelAfter El Paso, officials say there is a need to build a system to track hate from scratch and give law enforcement same tools used to combat …

NH Houses Of Worship Get Security Grants As Hate Crimes Spike  CBS BostonCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Amid a spike in hate crimes nationwide, New Hampshire’s Democratic congressional delegation announced Friday that seven houses …

Security architecture in the Gulf: Troubled prospects  The Daily StarRussia, backed by China, hoping to exploit mounting doubts in the Gulf about the reliability of the United States as the region’s sole security guarantor, …

Body cameras inside jails raise security and privacy questions  Grand Forks HeraldSTILLWATER, Minn. — Normally there would be a few dozen inmates walking around the area or sitting around one of the televisions on the fourth level of the …

Body cameras inside jails raise security and privacy questions  INFORUMSTILLWATER, Minn. — Normally there would be a few dozen inmates walking around the area or sitting around one of the televisions on the fourth level of the …

How safe are school records? Not very, says student security researcher  TechCrunchIf you can’t trust your bank, government or your medical provider to protect your data, what makes you think students are any safer? Turns out, according to on…

Body cameras inside jails raise security and privacy questions  West Central TribuneJail commander Roger Heinen puts on a body camera in his office at the Washington County jail in Stillwater on July 18, 2019. Evan Frost / MPR News.

Chester County DA files charges against two Sunoco security guards  WHYYChester County DA Thomas Hogan says constables overstepped their bounds when patrolling a suburban development.

New look, security enhancements for GA driver’s licenses  WSAV-TVGeorgians will be seeing a new look, with enhanced security features on driver’s licenses and identification cards.

Georgia drivers to get new, ‘more secure’ licenses  11Alive.com WXIAATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Driver Services recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards. They say the cards …

9/11-style response needed to fight white supremacists, Jewish security officials say  JTA NewsWASHINGTON (JTA) — After a white supremacist gunman murdered 22 people in El Paso, Jewish groups that track hate say now is the time to get serious…

Group sex dating app has “the worst security for any dating app”  Boing BoingOne of the wonderful and terrible things about the internet is how it allows people seeking others with hard-to-find traits to find them: advertisers can find people…

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 09 August 2019  MSSP AlertEach business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

‘Security incidents’ see Ozil, Kolasinac miss Arsenal opener  Raleigh News & ObserverArsenal says Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will not be in the squad for its Premier League season opener because police are investigating “further security ….

Japan gives S. Korea cold shoulder as security partner in paper  Kyodo News PlusJapan will effectively lower South Korea’s standing as an important security cooperation partner in this year’s white paper on defense amid the soured ties.

Intel Invests $6.5M in Enterprise Linux Security Startup Capsule8  Data Center KnowledgeThe Brooklyn-based Linux security startup Capsule8 announced this week that Intel’s investment arm has made a “multimillion-dollar investment” in the …

Why remote workers are an underrated security risk for small businesses  TechRepublicDespite the risk, small businesses are largely unaware of security risks associated with remote employees, according to a Nationwide survey.

TSA: Check for prohibited items to speed up security during peak season at Sea-Tac  KOMO NewsThe summer travel season is now reaching its peak in Western Washington with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on track to set new records. The TS…

Denver family fights for security deposit back after relative dies before move-in day  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisDENVER – A Denver man died unexpectedly two weeks before he was set to move into a new apartment. Now, his family says the complex won’…

DHS may change how it staffs its Security Operations Centers  FedScoopThe Department of Homeland Security wants to change how it staffs cybersecurity at its 17 Security Operations Centers nationally by moving to a single, …

Iowa State Fair beefing up security following Texas, Ohio mass shootings  KCRGThe Iowa State Fair has stepped up security following the recent mass shootings in Ohio and Texas.

Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor Vol. 23 No. 32  ExchangeMonitorNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor brings you timely, accurate news and information every week on the activities of the National Nuclear Security …

Broadcom to acquire Symantec’s enterprise security unit for $10.7 billion  Yahoo FinanceBroadcom is buying software company Symantec’s enterprise security unit for $10.7 billion in an all-cash deal. Constellation Research Principal Analyst an…

Chester County DA files charges against two Sunoco security guards | News  witf.orgThe Chester County District Attorney charged two Pennsylvania constables with ethics violations and other offenses for working as private security guards on …

Blackmailed for Bitcoin – exchange rebuffs $3.5m ransom demand  Naked SecurityCryptocurrencies are a big deal once again, now that Bitcoin is back over $10,000. You might think that’s good news for cryptocurrency exchanges, which are …

Department of Homeland Security issues warning about donation scams  WWSBIn wake of the recent mass shootings, the Department of Homeland Security wants you to be aware of donation scams.

Ring Partnerships With Police Are ‘Troubling,’ Home Security Lobbyists Say  VICEHome security trade organization The Monitoring Association said that it is troubled by reports of Ring partnerships with law enforcement that are designed to ……

‘I did a sin’: Pasco County man’s security camera captures killing of his neighbor  Tampa Bay TimesQiu “Joe” Ke’s murder trial starts Monday. The defendant and the victim’s mother reflect on the year since the shooting. ANGELIQUE HERRING | Ti…

Security Firms Replace UK Guards On Ships Fearing Iran May Try To Kidnap Them  OilPrice.comSome of the largest maritime security firms have replaced the unarmed British guards on ships traveling in the Persian Gulf with personnel from other c…

F-Secure warns of F5 Big IP-related security issue  ComputerWeekly.comF-Secure has discovered security issues relating to an F5 device that it says could potentially turn hundreds of thousands of load balancers into beachheads for …

Does your desk phone pose a major security risk?  TechRadarVulnerability has lurked in phones for over a decade, McAfee warns.

A Boeing code leak exposes security flaws deep in a 787’s guts  Ars TechnicaBoeing’s response to this glaring security lapse has not been reassuring.

Fueling Calls for Ban, Even a Security Industry Group Thinks Police Partnerships With Amazon Ring Are Dangerous  Common DreamsA security industry trade group on Wednesday joined civil liberties advocates in denouncing agreements between more …

This Week In Security: SWAPGS, Malicious Shaders, More IOS Woes, And WPA3  HackadayI’m sure you’ve heard of Spectre, which was the first of many speculative execution vulnerabilities found in modern processors. A new one just popped up this …

McAfee buys container security startup NanoSec  ZDNetCybersecurity firm McAfee said on Friday that it’s buying NanoSec, makers of application security software. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Outside Lands: In wake of shootings, beefed-up security to greet guests  San Francisco ChronicleAs the three-day Outside Lands festival commences Friday in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, city leaders tackle the question of safety.

Enveil Teams Recognized for Innovative Secure Data Collaboration Solution at International TechSprint Events  GlobeNewswirePioneering Data in Use Security Provider Among Winners at FCA Global AML and Financial Crime TechSprint Events in UK an…

Burkina forces move to secure attacked Avesoro mine after one killed  ReutersSecurity forces in Burkina Faso have sealed off an Avesoro gold mine after a security guard killed an intruder and local people attacked the site in retaliation, …

Burkina forces move to secure attacked Avesoro mine after one killed  ReutersSecurity forces in Burkina Faso have sealed off an Avesoro gold mine after a security guard killed an intruder and local people attacked the site in retaliation, …

Instagram boots ad partner for location tracking and scraping stories  Naked SecurityA “preferred Facebook Marketing Partner” is alleged to have tracked millions of Instagram users’ locations and stories.

Officials say Iowa State Fair has beefed up security  KAALThe Iowa State Fair has stepped up security following the recent mass shootings in Ohio and Texas.

Election Security Threats: From Misinformation to Voting Machine  ThreatpostFrom insecure voting machines to social media misinformation, governments have alot to think about when it comes to securing elections.

Baltimore Sears At Security Square Mall To Close In October  CBS BaltimoreWOODLAWN, Md. (CNN) — More than two dozen Sears and Kmart stores are closing, as the company continues to struggle after emerging from bankruptcy.

Broadcom Buys Symantec Enterprise Security Business  Barron’sBroadcom is at it again. The company announced an agreement late Thursday to acquire the enterprise security business of Symantec (ticker: SYMC) for $10.7 …

GSA Centers of Excellence security official urges greater adoption of bug bounties  Federal News NetworkWhen it comes to moving to the cloud, agencies face substantial workforce and culture challenges that aren’t always reflected in metrics.

Increased security at Outside Lands in wake of mass shootings  KRON4In the wake of the recent mass shootings, there will be increased security at the event.

The Early Edition: August 9, 2019  Just SecuritySignup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments …

Pentagon chief Esper, Seoul leader Moon talk Japan security agreement  UPI.comUnited States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and South Korean President Moon Jae-in discussed trilateral security cooperation with Japan on Friday amid a …

Netanyahu: Security forces closing in on terrorists behind deadly stabbing  The Times of IsraelAs manhunt expands in West Bank, PM says it ‘won’t take very long’ for IDF to apprehend killers of Dvir Sorek, 18.

Election Security Now a High-Priority Issue in United States  CPO MagazineWith lessons learned from 2016 U.S. presidential election, U.S. government officials are taking no chances in upcoming election security by pushing stricter …

Chester County DA files charges against two Sunoco security guards | StateImpact Pennsylvania  StateImpact PennsylvaniaThe Chester County District Attorney on Thursday charged two Pennsylvania constables with ethics violations and other offen…

Vulnerabilities in Siemens’ most secure industrial PLCs can lead to industrial havoc  Help Net SecurityCritical vulnerabilities in the Siemens S7 Simatic programmable logic controller (PLC) have been discovered by cybersecurity researchers.

Election Security At Def Con  NPRThe Def Con conference was once focused on hacker culture. But as election security has become a major focus, the conference is now filled with officials eager …

Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy Note 9 get August security update  SamMobileThe Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy Note 9 are being treated to the August 2019 security update in some European markets, two days after the Note 10 went official.

Security sleuths eye attack devices planted in packages  Tech XploreHow is this for irony. Everyone talks about security exploits getting more sophisticated. Yet an up and coming threat to the digital world, aka the hair-pulling …

Israeli researchers find flaw in highly-secure industrial computers  The Jerusalem PostAdapted for a range of industrial automation tasks, PLCs are widely used to control machinery on factory assembly lines, ensure high reliability control an…

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Market revenue to witness 20% gains to 2024: Global Market Insights, Inc.  GlobeNewswireThe ICS security market report presents insights in terms of various parameters such as global trends, competiti…

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Market revenue to witness 20% gains to 2024: Global Market Insights, Inc.  GlobeNewswireThe ICS security market report presents insights in terms of various parameters such as global trends, competiti…

Anger builds in Kashmir as Friday prayers held amid security  ReutersSRINAGAR (Reuters) – Authorities in Kashmir eased some restrictions to allow people to attend prayers on Friday but anger was still mounting against India’s …

Steam Security Warning Issued For 72 Million Windows 10 Gamers  ForbesSteam, the hugely popular gaming platform used by millions of Windows 10 gamers, is vulnerable to a “zero-day” security vulnerability, according to the unhappy …

The role of private military and security companies in Africa  Quartz AfricaPrivate military and security companies have been regular fixtures in conflicts across the globe. For Africa, these corporations became increasingly visible with …

Kashmir restrictions to be eased for Friday prayers, security forces on high alert  Economic TimesSRINAGAR: Restrictions will be eased to allow people in Kashmir to offer Friday prayers in local mosques, officials said on Friday as security f…

DOT welcomes lifting of security notice at NAIA by US Homeland Security  INQUIRER.netThe Department of Tourism has welcomed the Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to lift the public notice on its security concerns at the Naia.