Security

Report: Networking Companies Aren’t Getting Better at Security  Tom’s HardwareCITL examined 6000 firmware images totaling nearly 3 billion binaries released between 2003 and 2018 and found little improvement from most vendors.

Russian hackers, town budgets, Windows updates: Officials grapple with realities of election security  NBC NewsThe nation’s highest agency dedicated to election administration convened a security summit on Thursday to figure out how to confro…

Burundi high school leavers rip uniforms: National security reacts  Africanews EnglishEarlier this week, the case of students ripping their uniforms after completion of the their high school exams popped up at Burundi’s national security meet…

Cantrell: Security incident at Youth Study Center was never out of control  WDSU New OrleansA Special Weapons and Tactics team was called to the Youth Study Center Thursday night after what the mayor’s office is calling a security incident. 

The Maritime Security Challenge in Sabah  The Maritime ExecutiveBy CIMSEC 2019-08-16 12:57:40. [By Zachary Abuza, PhD]. In 2013, a group of several hundred armed militants from the southern Philippines landed in the …

DA Cannizzaro: Security incident at Youth Study Center  WDSU New OrleansA Special Weapons and Tactics team was called to the Youth Study Center Thursday night after what the mayor’s office is calling a security incident. 

Texas couple’s security camera records foxes stealing dog toy  UPI NewsA Texas couple who couldn’t find their dog’s favorite toy reviewed home security camera footage to identify a pair of furry thieves — two foxes.

It’s Official: Defense Department Will Use Other Agencies’ Cloud Security Assessments  NextgovThe department’s IT office issued a provisional rule to accept other agencies’ FedRAMP ATOs without the need for written approval.

Critical Bluetooth security bug discovered. Protect yourself with a quick update  Digital TrendsResearchers have discovered a major new security flaw in Bluetooth, which could leave millions of devices at risk of a malicious hack. The KNOB at…

Security changes coming after 26-year-old gets on bus, walks into Va. high school  WSETSTAFFORD Co., Va. (WSET) — Stafford County Public Schools is making some security changes after a “young-looking” man got on a bus with students …

Critical security tips for provider CIOs using public clouds  Healthcare IT NewsHealthcare provider organizations are beyond the initial security fears when it comes to moving systems and data to a public cloud. There exists now a comfort …

Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor lands federal grant for security  nwitimes.comThe Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor landed a $220262 federal grant to beef up security.

Airport Security Worker Fired After Passing Rude Note to Traveler: ‘You Ugly’  NewsweekA airport employee in upstate New York was fired for passing a rude note to a traveler going through security. The incident occurred in late July, reports …

MSP Terminal 1 Travelers Without PreCheck Will Have Only 1 Security Checkpoint Amid Construction  WCCO | CBS MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Travelers who don’t have TSA PreCheck or CLEAR PreCheck will soon have to use the north security checkp…

CT psychiatric hospital weighs civil rights vs. security in call for change to state law  Middletown PressOf the 224 patients held at Whiting Forensic Hospital on June 28, a little more than half were hospitalized after being found not guilty…

Boerne ISD to implement school safety and security measures  KENS5.comBOERNE, Texas — Boerne ISD officials announced the district is implementing new security measures ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. Part of the updates …

Trump to meet with national security team on Afghanistan peace plan | TheHill  The HillPresident Trump will meet with his national security team Friday afternoon to discuss a pending peace agreement with the Taliban, according to multiple rep…

Changes coming to MSP security checkpoints  KSTPUpdated: August 16, 2019 10:12 PM. If you’re flying out of the Twin Cities anytime soon you’ll notice some changes when you go through security. Advertisement.

Yorkville #115 School Board to Vote on Hiring First 2 ‘Security Supervisors’ Monday  WspyNewsThe Yorkville School District #115 Board of Education is expected to vote Monday in preparation of hiring two “Safe School Security Supervisors” with…

PHOTOS: New Temporary Security Screening Tent Now In Use at the…  wdwnt.comThe bag check and security screening areas have be moved to a new location during the arrival experience enhancement project at the Magic Kingdom.

A Security Bug Has Been Haunting Windows for Over 20 Years  Popular MechanicsA security bug has been stalking Windows users for 20 years. To keep your computer safe, download the latest security updates from Microsoft.

Head coach job-security rankings  NFL.comDan Hanzus assesses the job security of all 32 NFL head coaches. Is Jay Gruden in danger if the Washington Redskins’ season goes sideways? Will Pat …

Citing security concerns, Plano ISD cancels football game against high school from El Paso  Community Impact NewspaperPlano ISD listed safety concerns following a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart as its reason for canceling a football game…

Changes coming to security checkpoints at MSP airport’s Terminal 1  St. Paul Pioneer PressMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s security checkpoints at Terminal 1 will be under construction starting Monday, Aug. 19. The project is part…

Get ready for the convergence of IT and OT networking and security  Network WorldCollecting telemetry data from operational networks and passing it to information networks for analysis has its benefits. But this convergence presents big …

This Week In Security: Black Hat, DEF CON, And Patch Tuesday  HackadayBlackhat and DEF CON both just wrapped, and Patch Tuesday was this week. We have a bunch of stories to cover today. First some light-hearted shenanigans.

Trump to huddle with national security team on Afghanistan  PoliticoB F-16 sale to Taiwan moves forward — White House seeks to renew an NSA call-records program.

Public Day at Camp Security invites visitors to tour archaeological site  York DispatchFriends of Camp Security has invited visitors to tour the camp’s archaeological site and learn about the work volunteers are doing to uncover the past.

More LimePod crashes, erratic driving have people calling for improved security  MyNorthwest.comPeople pointing to serious hit-and-run crashes and erratic drivers say the pilot LimePod car-sharing *service* is leading to new dangers on the road.

Security being heightened at Virginia’s Capitol complex following Va. Beach mass shooting  WAVY.comFollowing the mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building, more steps are being taken to heighten security around Virginia’s Capitol c…

Serious Bluetooth security flaw officially acknowledged; now patched by Apple  9to5MacA serious Bluetooth security flaw has been acknowledged by Bluetooth SIG, the official body in charge of standards for the wireless communications …

Canadian National Security: A New Fighter Jet and New Intelligence Oversight  LawfareCanada Looks for a New Fighter Jet. On July 23, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the government department that manages military …

Cyber security risk sparks implanted device recalls – Harvard Health  Harvard HealthCertain implantable sensors are at risk of being hacked. Medtronic recalled the MiniMed 508 series and MiniMed Paradigm series pumps in June 2019, …

‘Our school is safer’: TCA improves building security over the summer  KKTV 11 NewsThe Classical Academy upgraded security at its three campuses over the summer.

Seven Tips For A Successful Security Awareness Training Program  ForbesWhen we hear the word “cybersecurity” a lot comes to mind — firewalls, antivirus, endpoint protection, email security, web security and much more. But how …

Rochester airport security worker passes note saying ‘YOU UGLY!!!’ to traveler  NEWS10 ABCROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A bizarre story from the Greater Rochester International Airport: A security worker was caught on tape passing a note with a …..

Web Security Company CloudFlare Files to Go Public, Listing Some Interesting Risk Factors: Term Sheet  FortuneAnother day, another unicorn files to go public. This time, it’s CloudFlare, the San Francisco-based web performance and security co…

UN Security Council must uphold peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir  Amnesty InternationalAhead of a closed-door consultation on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Security Council today, Kumi Naidoo, Secretary General of Amnest…

Chrissy Houlahan, citing a security risk, cancels her town hall in Reading  The MercuryREADING — Due to a potential security risk, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan canceled what would have been her 10th town hall as a member of Congress …

APS will not receive state funds from School Security Program  KRQE News 13ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- At a time when school safety is on the minds of parents, Albuquerque Public Schools will get no state security funds this year.

India’s defence spending: Ramping up security through imports  Aljazeera.comRising superpower India has been updating its ageing war arsenal and is now one of the world’s biggest defence spenders.

Cyber Security Live: Predict, protect and survive  www.computing.co.ukCyber security has long been at the top of pnst organisations’ agendas – and for good reason. In a data-driven world, fortunes rise or fall depending on how well …

Cadillac Williams, Gus Malzahn emphasizing ball security with Auburn’s running backs  AL.comTodd Van Emst/AU Athletics. Auburn running back Kam Martin carries the ball during the Tigers’ second scrimmage of fall camp on Wednesday at Jordan-Ha…

Apple files lawsuit against Corellium for flogging virtual iOS copies for security tests  ZDNetThe copies are marketed for security research. Apple disputes the validity of the business model.

As school year looms, NEISD confident in security measures  KSAT 12The North East Independent School District is starting school on Monday and this year more security measures are being put in place.

Second Life Is Plagued by Security Flaws, Ex-Employee Says  WIREDA lawsuit filed by the former information security director of Linden Lab—the company behind the online virtual world Second Life, which, yes, is still a …

Common Problems and Limitations Of Cyber Security Awareness Training  CPO MagazineWith people being the weakest links in cyber attacks, why are companies not focusing on cyber security awareness training for their employees or making them …

Second Life Is Plagued by Security Flaws, Ex-Employee Says  WIREDA lawsuit filed by the former information security director of Linden Lab—the company behind the online virtual world Second Life, which, yes, is still a …

One year ahead of funding deadline, Wisconsin schools continue finalizing safety, security plans  Madison.comAround 100 schools and districts across Wisconsin have completed their safety upgrades and training requirements ahead of the August …

Google removes option to disable Nest cams’ status light  Naked SecurityNo more stashing your Nest security cameras in the bushes to catch burglars unaware: Google informed users on Wednesday that it’s removing the option to …

TSA Security Screening: The U.S. Airports With The Longest Waiting Time [Infographic]  ForbesA new study has ranked the airports with the worst waiting times at TSA security screening.

Woodstock 2019: Bethel Woods’ security includes covert troopers, mounted police  Poughkeepsie JournalPeace, love and safety: Here’s how clear bags, metal detectors and an increased police presence are intended to keep visitors safe.

Deep Sentinel Home Security review: More than just cameras that document crime, this system actively deters it  TechHiveThe Deep Sentinel Home Security system takes a very different approach to home security. The typical home security camera …

Baltimore methadone clinics examine security needs in wake of recent shooting  Baltimore SunThousands of people go to Baltimore methadone clinics for a daily dose of the addiction treatment drug. Often doors are locked and there are guards an…

Civil rights vs. security: Whiting Task Force considers changes to state law  The CT MirrorOf the 224 patients held at Whiting Forensic Hospital on June 28, a little more than half were hospitalized after being found not guilty of a crime by …

Gage County tightens courthouse security in preparation for Keadle trial  Cherokee Tribune Ledger NewsA high-profile murder trial scheduled for Gage County next month has prompted law enforcement to look into increased security at the courtho…

Facebook didn’t warn users of security vulnerability according to a court filing  FirstpostFacebook users suing the world’s largest social media network over a 2018 data breach say it failed to warn them about risks tied to its single sign-on…

Election Security in 2020 Comes Down to Money, and States Aren’t Ready  BloombergIllinois’s efforts to protect its voting systems show how vulnerable states still are to outside attacks.

More LimePod crashes, erratic driving have people calling for improved security  KIRO SeattlePeople pointing to serious hit-and-run crashes and erratic drivers say the pilot LimePod car-sharing *service* is leading to new dangers on the road.

A holistic approach to airport security in the evolving airspace.  International Airport ReviewRoni Tidhar, Israel Airports Authority’s Head of International Consulting Services – Commercial branch, discusses how airports must consider and ad…

German man expelled from France as security tightens ahead of G7 summit  The Local FranceFrench authorities have expelled a German national as preparations intensify for the G7 summit in Biarritz.

Sacramento schools approve new campus security plan  KCRA SacramentoThe Sacramento City Unified School District’s board approved a new safety plan for the upcoming school year, which includes a reduction in the number of …

Hy-Vee warns of security problem with credit card readers | News, Sports, Jobs  Marshall IndependentMARSHALL — Hy-Vee is warning customers about what it says is a security incident involving payment card systems. The Iowa-based grocery store …

Man shot by security forces dies after intruding into Andersen Air Force Base on Guam  Stars and StripesAn intruder who fled from police into Andersen Air Force Base Wednesday evening and stabbed a Defense Department civilian security forces …

The pointless puppetry of national security’s parliamentary processes  ZDNetThe classical Japanese dance-drama format called kabuki (歌舞伎) is often used as a somewhat racist metaphor for political rituals so rigid and stylised that …

Security cameras to be installed on Stockholm’s subway network  The Local SwedenCurrently, station platforms across the entire subway network have cameras installed, and this has already been a help to security staff, according to the regiona…

Apple will soon treat online web tracking the same as a security vulnerability  The Next WebApple ups its privacy batte with a new “WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy” that aims to prevent all forms covert tracking online.

Cyber security companies race to combat ‘deepfake’ technology  Financial TimesConcern grows that criminals could use false video and audio to target businesses.

Free CB3B concert held amid tight security  WTNH.comHundreds of kids packed the gym at Hillhouse High School for the free BC3B concert featuring some of hip-hop’s biggest names, including former contestant on …

APS’ net share of state security funds: $0  Albuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — District planned to use award for fencing, card access.

Lawton-Ft. Sill Airport responds to Homeland Security alert  KSWOLAWTON, Okla. (TNN) – The Department of Homeland Security issued a security alert geared towards small planes, warning that modern flight systems are …

Town hall featuring Rep. Chrissy Houlahan canceled due to ‘security concerns’  69News WFMZ-TVA town hall meeting with Democratic U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in Reading was canceled due to security concerns Thursday.

#OnFriar Podcast: Rookies and Managerial Job Security  NBC 7 San DiegoThe Padres are limping towards the finish line of the 2019 Major League Baseball season. Now their (arguably) best and (inarguably) most exciting player is …

VIDEO: Town hall featuring Rep. Chrissy Houlahan canceled due to ‘security concerns’  WFMZ AllentownA town hall meeting in Reading with Democratic U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan was canceled “due to security concerns.”

Craven County School System hires safety and security director  WITNDistrict leaders in one county here in the east are taking new safety measures for students and staff just ahead of the upcoming school year.

South Korea holds emergency national security meeting amid new North Korea launches  USA TODAYWASHINGTON — South Korea’s government held an emergency national security meeting Thursday after North Korea conducted another apparent round of …

Cyber security experts share advice on what not to post  WESH 2 OrlandoAs students return to school this year, social media feeds are lighting up with posts, photos and details about the back-to-school experience.

Chrissy Houlahan, citing a security risk, cancels her town hall in Reading  Reading EagleThe Chester County congresswoman had been scheduled to host a forum focusing on infrastructure.

Petersburg School District installs new security cameras  KFSKPosted by Angela Denning | Aug 15, 2019. This is one of the new security cameras that the Petersburg School District installed at the high school. (Photo …

Trump meets security officials on Afghanistan as concerns mount about US withdrawal  CNNPresident Donald Trump met with his top national security advisers on Friday to review a US-Taliban peace plan that could end America’s longest running wa…

WhatsApp Security Issue Is a Sign of BYOD Times  ITPro TodayEnterprise IT pros must take a harder look at BYOD policy in the wake of the recent WhatsApp security issue.

Intruder shot and killed at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam after stabbing, attacking base security  Fox NewsAn intruder was shot and killed at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam on Thursday after crashing a car into barriers there, evading auth…

How Secure Are Downtown Parking Garages?  CBS ChicagoA series of acts of vandalism has shed a spotlight on security in downtown garages. CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas reports. 2 hours ago …

Walmart executives, Carroll County sheriff, others meet on heightened security after Eldersburg armed robbery  Baltimore SunCarroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, along with other county officials, met with Walmart executives Thursday to discusse…

School Districts Are Using New Tech To Monitor Security Threats  WLRNMembers of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission expressed frustration Thursday with a new state Department of Education tool to assess.

Home security cameras help deputies catch armed burglar  KRQE News 13SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – San Juan County deputies say home security cameras helped catch an armed burglar in the act. The owner, who wasn’t …

Houlahan town hall canceled due to ‘potential security risk’  69News WFMZ-TVREADING, Pa. – Community members concerned about infrastructure and a host of other issued ventured to the GoggleWorks in Reading for a town hall meeting …

Virginia’s Capitol complex enforcing measures to ease security concerns  8NewsFollowing the mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building, more steps are being taken to heighten security around Virginia’s Capitol complex. ​​

Editorial: Security improvements for South Carolina elections are welcome news  Charleston Post CourierSouth Carolina’s new voting machines that leave a paper trail for audits and cannot be hacked remotely get their first workout Oct. 1 in a …

Game Winner, Maximum Security out of Travers  The Daily GazetteSARATOGA SPRINGS — The Travers Stakes was rocked by a huge 1-2 punch Thursday when it lost both Game Winner and Maximum Security from the field for …

Wests’ Game Winner, Maximum Security to Miss Travers  BloodHorse.comThe complexion of the 150th Runhappy Travers Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) took an unexpected turn Aug. 15 when it was learned that both Game …

Security guard accused of beating 68-year-old man at Long Island apartment complex  WABC-TVA security guard was arrested after allegedly beating up a 68-year-old man at an apartment complex on Long Island Wednesday.

Election Agency Urged to Finalize 2020 Security Standards  Courthouse News ServiceWASHINGTON (CN) – During a forum on election security Thursday, Connecticut’s secretary of state urged a federal agency in charge of the process to act …

DCSS monitors shootings and increases security  WFXL FOX 31Doughty County schools are now taking additional precautions after the recent shootings in the county. DCSS police said they haven’t had to do a lot more than …

Shattered Windshield Incidents Raise Questions About Security In Downtown Parking Garages  CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) — Smashed out windows and shattered glass – a rash of car vandalism in downtown parking garages has put a spotlight on garage …

Vandalism Raises Questions About Loop Garage Security  CBS ChicagoA vandal or vandals have been shattering car windshields in Loop garages this week. CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas examines how easy, or hard, it can be to get into …

New layer of security added in hundreds of classrooms in Parma schools  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandPARMA, Ohio– With a new school year beginning soon in Parma, among the many preparations school administrators are making is to add a new layer o…

Microsoft, Imprivata Launch Cloud Access Security …  Dark ReadingImprivata Identity Governance enables customers to manage the provisioning, tracking, and deprovisioning of users in hybrid on-premises and cloud …

MSD Commission Rips Into Superintendent Robert Runcie Over Security Concerns At Some Broward Schools  CBS MiamiSUNRISE (CBSMiami/AP) – Members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety commission are frustrated learning that 2…

Why Sen. Martha McSally wants to make airport security screenings easier for parents  AZCentralSen. Martha McSally wants to make it easier for parents with babies and small children to make their way through airport screenings because of inco…