Security

Meet the World’s Biggest ‘Bulletproof’ Hoster  Krebs on SecurityFor at least the past decade, a computer crook variously known as “Yalishanda,” “Downlow” and “Stas_vl” has run one of the most popular “bulletproof” Web …

‘Avengers: Endgame’ actress got in trouble with Marvel Studios head of security for posting a sunset picture  Fox NewsOne star of “Avengers: Endgame” learned just how seriously Marvel Studios takes the security of its movies after she got in …

Security tightened at city buildings after fired employee gained access to sensitive areas  Baltimore FishbowlThe Department of General Services tightened security at the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, home to multiple agencies, and other ci…

Aavgo security lapse exposed hotel bookings  TechCrunchA security lapse at a hotel management startup has exposed hotel bookings and guests’ personal information. The security lapse was resolved Monday after …

Wests ‘back into rhythm’ with Maximum Security, Game Winner  Horse Racing NationEach year, Ben Glass, the racing manager for owners Gary and Mary West, takes a cross-country trip with a veterinarian and Jeff Kirk, who breaks the Wests’ …

Security camera gives woman front-row seat to break-in at her Bronx home  New York Post The 38-year-old was working shortly before 4 p.m. July 9 when she noticed through home security camera footage the pair of thieves breaking into her …

Becker County’s former minimum security workhouse for sale for…  Detroit Lakes OnlineBecker County is hoping to get $690,000 for its minimum security workhouse on Randolph Road in Detroit Lakes. The former jail building could be a steal for…

A family’s bitter choice for food security  Alliance for ScienceOkello, who lives in the village of Kiryatungula in Uganda’s Kiryandongo district, has cultivated this poisonous variety of cassava for over 20 years and believes …

Bullock campaign: Agreement reached over MHP security costs before ethics complaint  KPAX-TVHELENA – The state Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint over Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock’s use of Montana Highway Patrol officers for secu…

The Best Home Security Camera Deals For Amazon Prime Day  Esquire.comYou probably know that Amazon Prime Day is a great opportunity to save cash on tech, but time is quickly slipping away for you to take advantage. The retailer …

Fortinet to Secure Canadian Government’s Perimeter Services  Yahoo FinanceFortinet (FTNT), which already protects the IT infrastructure of the Canadian government, will provide cloud and data center services to Shared Services Canada …

Wheeling woman alleges home security company agent made lewd remarks in telemarketing call  West Virginia RecordWHEELING – A Wheeling woman is suing two security companies over allegations a call agent made profane comments to her in a telema…

How to Get Through Airport Security Faster  LifehackerWhen you’re late for a flight⁠—or trying to make a tight connection⁠—getting through airport security as quickly as possible is key. Beyond enrolling in TSA …

National security agencies tap Clemson professors’ Russian trolling research  Clemson NewsstandResearch by two Clemson University professors on Russian social media trolling has drawn the interest of U.S. agencies charged with protecting the …

Is your home secure? Intruders can gain access through crawl spaces  WMBFHomeowners, renters, listen up. Is your house as secure as it can be?

EU readies sanctions on Venezuelan security officials  ReutersThe European Union is preparing new sanctions against Venezuelan security forces involved in human rights violations, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said on …

Check Point’s 2019 Cloud Security Report Identifies Range of Enterprise Security Challenges in Public Clouds  GlobeNewswireUnauthorized access, insecure interfaces, misconfigurations and account hijacking named as the biggest vulnerabilities …

Check Point’s 2019 Cloud Security Report Identifies Range of Enterprise Security Challenges in Public Clouds  GlobeNewswireUnauthorized access, insecure interfaces, misconfigurations and account hijacking named as the biggest vulnerabilities …

2019’s tech, security, and authentication trends  ZDNetWe take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security’s 2019 Trusted Access Report, whic…

Facebook’s Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair  CoinDeskLibra is a security, says a former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman in prepared remarks to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Symantec Introduces the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Cloud Access Security Solution  Yahoo FinanceSymantec Corp. (SYMC), the world’s leading cyber security company, today announced its new cloud access security solution to help secure cloud …

Capital bill will allow Vermont schools to apply for grants to enhance security  BurlingtonFreePress.comGov. Phil Scott signed a bill that allocated $1.5 million for schools to implement security systems. Schools can now apply for grants to g…

Let’s End The Wild West Of Wi-Fi Security  ForbesHere’s why Wi-Fi needs a more complete security standard.

Document Security Systems, Inc. Appoints Jason Grady as Chief Operating Officer  GlobeNewswireROCHESTER, N.Y., July 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE American: DSS), (“DSS”) (the “Company”), a leader in …

Klimkin: Ukraine had to negotiate on legal, not political security guarantees while giving up nuclear weapons  UNIANUkrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin has said that, before signing the Budapest Memorandum, Ukraine had to negotiate on le…

Security, safety tips to keep in mind ahead of Trump’s Greenville rally  CBS17.comGREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) President Trump is set to be in Greenville on Wednesday for a campaign rally. It’s going to be at East Carolina University inside …

Security to be increased at SFO BART station due to spike in homeless  KGO-TVSan Francisco International Airport is ready to make major changes to deal with a spike in homeless people arriving on BART trains and sleeping in terminals.

MobileIron Announces Availability of Zero Sign-On Technology for Seamless, Secure Authentication to Enterprise Cloud Services  Business WireMobileIron (NASDAQ:MOBL), the company that introduced the industry’s first mobile-centric, zero trust …

White Security Guard Pulls Gun on Black Police Officer in Full Uniform Because He Had a Gun  NewsweekAn Ohio security guard has been charged with aggravated menacing after pulling a gun on a sheriff’s deputy at a regional office of the IRS. L…

Bluetooth LE’s anti-tracking technology beaten  Naked SecurityResearchers have found a way to beat the MAC address randomisation feature used by Bluetooth to protect users from being tracked.

Chinese researchers stripped of security clearance at Canada lab for deadly human diseases  The TelegraphResearchers from China were stripped of their access to Canada’s National Microbiology Lab, which works on some of the world’s most deadl…

Porsche and FogHorn Demonstrate Enhancements to Vehicle Security and Driver Experience  GlobeNewswirePorsche looks to the intelligent edge during Startup Autobahn challenge to accelerate innovation and performance with real-time video analytics.

Tourists throw stones in Beijing Zoo to wake giant panda  South China Morning PostAnimal lovers angered after viral video shows moment a visitor decided to ‘wake up’ Meng Da – keepers say they will reassess physical safety measures and …

Walmart’s anti-Prime Day Google smart home deals: $25 Home Mini, $79 Nest Hub, security bundles and more  CNETWalmart has slashed prices on smart security and assistant-powered products from Google and Nest — no Amazon Prime membership requi…

Indian security researcher wins bug bounty after exposing a flaw in Instagram  CISO MAGAn Indian-based security researcher discovered a bug in Instagram’s Account Recovery Process that could have allowed attackers to break into users’ accounts.

Mystery teenager slips past Heathrow airport security and onto plane without ticket  7NEWSA 13-year-old boy has managed to slip through security at one of the world’s busiest airports without any travel documents and board a British Airways f…

Palestinian security prisoner found dead in his cell  The Times of IsraelPA health and foreign ministries call for investigation into Nassar Taqataqa’s death; family says he did not suffer from illnesses.

Ransomware attackers demand $1.8m from US college  Naked SecurityCredit where credit’s due: Monroe College, frozen by a ransomware attack since 6:45 a.m. Wednesday 10 July 2019, has seen a silver lining: it’s gone back to ye …

Wire Data Is Now The #1 Network Data Source for Security Incidents: Twelfth Annual “State of the Network” Survey from VIAVI  PRNewswireSAN JOSE, Calif., July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today released …

Security guard seen on video pulling gun on Ohio sheriff’s deputy in IRS office  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandTOLEDO, Ohio – A security guard at an IRS office in Toledo, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges from an incident in May. Sean Eklund, 33…

Asian consortium plans blockchain-based mobile ID system  Naked SecurityA group of Asian companies want to create a blockchain-based *service* to turn your phone into a mobile ID system.

Cops: Security cams catch pet sitter abusing dogs  New Haven RegisterPORTLAND – Police are investigating after a pet sitter was caught on camera abusing dogs left in her care, according to WFSB. A local woman had hired a …

Cops: Security cams catches pet sitter abusing dogs  Middletown PressPORTLAND – Police are investigating after a pet sitter was caught on camera abusing dogs left in her care, according to WFSB. A local woman had hired a …

Drilling Tools International acquires security, credentialing service company  Greater Baton Rouge Business ReportDrilling Tools International, a rental tool company with three locations in Louisiana, has acquired WellFence LLC, a tech-enable…

Abode Iota review: Abode streamlines its security hub by integrating a camera  TechHiveAbode has an all new version of its simple home security system called Abode Iota. Iota takes the Abode security hub and teaches it some new tricks, thanks…

Security Flaw Exposed Valid Airline Boarding Passes  BankInfoSecurity.comA vulnerability in global airline check-in software used by 500 airlines could have been exploited to download other individuals’ valid boarding passes, …

Gun pulled on security guards at Health Sciences Centre  CBC.caA man pulled a gun on security guards after they escorted him out of the Children’s Hospital, in what the guards’ union says may be a new level of violence at the …

Lebanese parliament convenes on budget amid tight security  Minneapolis Star TribuneUnder tight security, Lebanese lawmakers on Tuesday began discussing the draft 2019 state budget that aims to avert a financial crisis in the heavily indebted…

Lebanese parliament convenes on budget amid tight security  Wichita EagleLebanese lawmakers discuss draft 2019 budget amid tight security, limited protests against austerity measures.

How time and budget constraints are holding back security  The Daily SwigCalls for industry change at SteelCon conference over the weekend.

Building Materials Provide Forensic Clues for Nuclear Security  Technology NetworksA new paper details how small samples of ubiquitous building materials, such as tile or brick, can be used to test whether a facility has ever stored high enri…

Cyber security: Think like the enemy  www.computing.co.ukCyber-security professionals need to get more cybercrime savvy about crypto-ransomware.

SBU holds hackers operation – Ukraine’s Security Service conducts large-scale operation  112 InternationalSecurity *Service* of Ukraine (SBU) carried out an operation in a hacker’s world. Over the past decade, there were only a few such large…

Transforming the Security Team Into a DevOps Partner  DevOps.comHow can security teams better engage, energize and collaborate with their DevOps counterparts to strike the right balance and achieve DevSecOps?

Bitcoin And Crypto Suddenly Branded A ‘National Security Issue’  ForbesBitcoin and cryptocurrencies have been thrown into the limelight by social media giant Facebook’s plans to launch its own private cryptocurrency next year, with …

The Increasing Security Focus in China’s Arctic Policy  The Arctic InstituteChina is to be a key Arctic actor. To do this, China’s Arctic policy has an increased security focus to defend its Arctic interests.

As Hamas shows restraint, security officials discuss allowing 5,000 Gazan workers into Israel  Ynetnews’They’ll have something to lose, they won’t go off and burn the fields in which they work,’ says security officials; quiet negotiations als…

Guam Homeland Security official sentenced for mailing meth  Stars and StripesRicky Q. Sanchez, a former Guam Homeland Security supervisor, was involved in a plan to mail two packages of meth from Las Vegas to Guam’s Homeland …

Isoc will not detain people deemed security threat  Bangkok PostThe Internal Security Operations Command will not detain people who threaten security, even though the detention order of the National Council for Peace and …

Bullock campaign: Agreement reached over MHP security costs before ethics complaint  KXLF Butte NewsHELENA – The state Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint over Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock’s use of Montana Highway Patrol officers …

This Marvel star admits she got in trouble with Marvel’s security team during ‘Avengers: Endgame’ filming  Deseret NewsSALT LAKE CITY — Marvel’s security team didn’t like Emma Fuhrmann’s Instagram photo of a sunset, she recently revealed in a…

Bassett Medical Center adds security dog | Local News  Oneonta Daily StarBassett Medical Center introduced its first K-9 security team — Hudson the dog and Security Officer Robert Meiser — to the public July 15.

Appleton considers spending $175K to improve library security  WBAYAPPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) – Some big changes could be made to the Appleton Public Library, as the city considers spending up to $175,000 to improve security.

Ethiopia PM’s security advisor elected new leader of Amhara region  Africanews EnglishEthiopia’s Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) named the security adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as head of the restive Amhara region on Monday after his …

Prosecutors: Man attacked security guard, woman head-butted officer after fights at Kenosha bar  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeKENOSHA — A Kenosha man and an Illinois woman are facing charges in connection with separate incidents at a Kenosha bar earl…

Increasing security at hemp farms  KDRVOne hemp farm in Medford is going to use an infrared drone to catch thieves.

Secure your home with four Arlo Pro 2 1080p cameras on sale for $475 refurbished  Android CentralThe Arlo Pro 2 1080p 4-camera wireless home security camera system is down to $474.99 refurbished through Woot. You can find the same system refu…

Save Up to 65% on Home Security Cameras on Amazon  The Daily BeastMost of us only think to buy a security camera when it’s too late, i.e.: after a break-in or theft. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind with home security cameras …

The best Prime Day deals on smart home automation and security cameras  Android PoliceSmart home gadgets are futuristic in the best way. With a robot sweeping your floors, lights that set themselves automatically, and a doorbell that can… b…

Before ethics complaint, Bullock campaign agreed to reimburse MHP security costs  KRTV Great Falls NewsHELENA — The state Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint over Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock’s use of Montana Highway Patrol office…

ECU Police address security ahead of Trump rally  WITNECU Police, along with the secret *service*, is heading the security and safety of the event. Due to the arrival of many dignitaries, some safety protocols will be …

Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. Notifies Patients of Data Security Incident  PRNewswireHICKSVILLE, N.Y., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. (“SML”) has been informed by Retrieval Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a…

American Esoteric Laboratories Notifies Patients of Data Security Incident  PRNewswireMEMPHIS, Tenn., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — American Esoteric Laboratories (“AEL”) has been informed by Retrieval Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a …

Bullock Agrees To Pay Campaign-Related Security Escort Costs  MTPRGov. Steve Bullock’s presidential campaign has agreed to pay for the travel, lodging and meals of the Montana Highway Patrol security detail accompanying.

‘It was a cage’: Security guard raises concerns after music festival ends in panic  CBC.caA weekend summer music festival that ended with panicked crowds running for safety and a man lying in a pool of his own blood is prompting questions abo…

Lightning Network security took $23,000 from thieves says new report  Yahoo FinanceA security measure known as ‘Justice transactions’ used by the Lightning Network removed 2.22 bitcoin from dishonest nodes says BitMex Research.

Winona Area Public Schools adding extra security across schools  News8000.com – WKBTThe Winona School district is seeing some much-needed renovations.

Cryptocurrencies Pose National Security Threat, Mnuchin Says  The New York TimesWASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that he has “very serious concerns” about cryptocurrencies, including the one being …

Upgrade Your Home Security With Ring Doorbells on Sale For Prime Day  Yahoo NewsIn an era of Amazon Echo and Google Home, smart home security devices are more convenient than ever. And there’s never been a better time to buy them: For …

Amazon Is Marking Down Its New Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera Kits By Nearly Half for Prime Day  The Daily BeastThe Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera lets you talk to visitors at your place through the smartphone or tablet app and lets them ta…

Offshore Oil Is Crucial for U.S. Security  The Wall Street JournalOffshore oil exploration has become the strategic bull’s-eye of America’s energy debate. A recent federal court decision blocked the Trump administration’s …

Homeland security official: Congress must act to secure chemical plants like those in Louisiana for the long term  The AdvocateAt the beginning of this year, in a major win for U.S. national security, Congress sent H.R. 251, the Chemical Faci…

CPS custodians, security officers, aides vote to authorize strike after a year without a contract  Chicago TribuneAs the Chicago Public Schools teachers union criticizes city pay proposal, another group of CPS employees authorizes strike.

Disturbing Allegations Emerge In Security Guard Sex Assault Case  Norwalk, CT PatchNew Details In Security Guard Sex Assault Case – Norwalk, CT – Edwin Espichan, a security guard at the Kohl’s in Norwalk, has been accused of sexually …

Ring’s Co-Founder Rebuts Concerns About Security of Connected Home Devices  FortuneAmazon’s connected doorbell company Ring considers data security critical to its operations, the founder said at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference.

How long are security lines for your flight? Salt Lake City International Airport now posts the wait time.  Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake City International Airport is now publicly posting current wait times to pass through security lines. They …

A white IRS security guard pulled a gun on an armed man. It was a black police officer — in uniform.  The Washington PostWhite Security Guard Pulls Gun on Black Police Officer in Full Uniform Because He Had a Gun  NewsweekIRS securi…

That Time Avengers: Endgame’s Cassie Lang Got In Trouble By Marvel Security  Cinema BlendReporting on movies, television, video games, and pop culture CINEMABLEND is the go-to source for today’s plugged-in generation.

Scott announces $1.5M for school security | Local News  Rutland HeraldMONTPELIER — While students enjoy the summer weather, schools are already gearing up for their return. On Monday, Gov. Phil Scott announced the …

Homeland Security case crosses paths with Asian spa investigation  KRDOFrom prostitution to human trafficking, our monthslong investigation into Asian Spas in El Paso County found us on the trail of a Korean woman who was the …

First security director hired for Berlin school system  Meriden Record-JournalJohn Schmaltz was hired by the Berlin Public Schools district as its first security director. He previously ran the Public Safety Department at the University of …

VIDEO: Security camera shows disturbing dog attack in Spokane Valley yard  KHQ Right NowSPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – An unleashed dog attacked another dog in the front yard of a Spokane Valley home, and it was all caught on camera.

Zoom’s video conferencing security flaw also applies to RingCentral and Zhumu  The VergeSecurity researcher Karan Lyons published evidence of yet more video conferencing apps that could be maliciously opened with their cameras on due to a …

Bassett Medical Center’s security team gets four-legged security detail  WKTVThe two started making rounds at the hospital last month.

VIDEO: Security camera shows disturbing dog attack in Spokane Valley yard  KHQ Right NowAn unleashed dog attacked another dog in the front yard of a Spokane Valley home, and it was all caught on camera. Surveillance video from a Ring camera …

Homeland Security watchdog says conditions at border facilities haven’t improved  CNNWashington (CNN) The Department of Homeland Security inspector general reiterated Monday that it’s still concerned about conditions at border facilities.

Facebook Libra Is ‘a National Security Issue,’ Mnuchin Says  FortuneTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke out against Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency saying that it could be used for illegal activities.

Security guard’s complaint against Ezekiel Elliott isn’t “extortion”  NBCSports.comWhen it comes to Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s contractual entanglement with the team, I’m fully in favor of Zeke’s position. When it comes to his leg…

Lee County School Board finalizes safety and security changes  Wink NewsThe Lee County School Board finalized safety and security changes with much of the focus on threat assessment teams Monday, which the state made …

Universal Security Instruments Announces its Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results  PRNewswireOWINGS MILLS, Md., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced its financial results for the f…