Security

Republican leader open to more capitol security, expanding state gun laws  WKOWState Senate Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) said he wants to expand security at the state capitol and is open to amending state law to take guns away from …

Adult arcade held up 3 times before security guard killed during robbery  WJXT News4JAX An adult arcade in Jacksonville’s Paxon neighborhood was held up three times this year before a robbery early Monday morning when a security guard was sho…

SENSE OF SAFETY: TV6 Investigates security changes to North Scott Schools following 2018 gun incident  KWQC-TV6Students in the North Scott School District return to class on August 23rd, and they will see some changes following a gun incident…

Security researcher demos a modified iPhone charging cable that can hijack your computer  BGRAs far as iPhone and Mac hacks are concerned, a California-based security researcher who goes by the name MG recently came up with one of the more cl…

Cray to build El Capitan supercomputer for nuclear security apps  CNETThe $600 million supercomputer will be the world’s fastest.

Armed School Security Officer Approved For 2019-20 In Ellington  Ellington, CT PatchArmed School Security Officer Approved For EHS – Ellington-Somers, CT – An armed school security officer will be part of a comprehensive safety plan in …

Ensuring Security Through Policy in IoT  BNamericas EnglishIn conjunction with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Workshop on Core IoT Cybersecurity Baseline, ITI’s Alexa Lee, Senior Manager for …

Jasper County puts new security measures in place for school year  WTOCThe county is beefing up security. Not only are they adding security guards to the front entrances; they’re also making sure every inch of every school is …

Former Vegas casino security guard acquitted in rape case  KTNV Las VegasA jury has acquitted a former Las Vegas Strip security guard after trial in a rape case.

Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Meet on Kashmir Standoff  BloombergPakistan called on the United Nations Security Council to convene an urgent meeting on India’s decision to revoke autonomy for the disputed Muslim-majority …

Two security guards shoot at man at apartment complex in Southeast Washington  Washington PostTwo security guards shot at a man Monday night at an apartment complex in the Washington Highlands neighborhood of Southeast Washington, according t…

N.H. Places of Worship Wonder Why They Weren’t Included in Security Grants  New Hampshire Public RadioAfter several New Hampshire religious organizations were awarded federal grants last week to help strengthen security, others are wondering …

Family of woman killed by Red Line train sues CTA, security agency  Fox 32 ChicagoThe family of a woman hit and killed by a Red Line train has filed a lawsuit against the CTA, and the agency providing security guards on train platforms.

Jail Where Epstein Died Has Record of Security Blunders  Courthouse News ServiceMANHATTAN (CN) – Months after the Metropolitan Correctional Center was celebrated for keeping hold of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán — the drug lord who …

Wisconsin elections officials scale back security proposal  Madison.comWisconsin elections officials scaled back a plan Tuesday to buy scores of new loaner computers for local clerks using outdated systems open to cyberattacks, …

Wisconsin elections officials scale back security proposal | Politics and Elections  Madison.comWisconsin elections officials scaled back a plan Tuesday to buy scores of new loaner computers for local clerks using outdated systems open to cyb…

US homeland security chief: Racism is fueling some terrorism  KTUU.comThe Homeland Security head says white supremacist ideology is fueling some domestic terrorism.

No A/C, no security cameras: Power outage creates major problems at Fulton jail  WSB AtlantaWe’re learning what happened, and the rippling effect on the community, ON CHANNEL 2 ACTION NEWS AT 6 P.M..

Homeland Security leader concerned about rise in white supremacist attacks  WAPT JacksonThe acting head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was in Jackson Tuesday, days after an immigration raid in Mississippi that was one of the larg…

Heightened security planned for Yolo County Fair  Daily DemocratPreparing to give guests five days of worry-free fun at the Yolo County Fair, the event’s CEO Bart Vannucci and California Highway Patrol Captain Ivan Tien …

Park security boost planned  The Daily StandardCELINA – An anonymous donor infuriated upon learning of vandalism at the new amphitheater has given the city $30,000 to help officials purchase security …

Google: New Critical Security Flaws Affecting All Windows Versions, Millions Of Users — Update Now  ForbesAtherton Research’s Principal Analyst and Futurist Jeb Su weighs in on the discovery of several critical security flaws that exist in a…

Microsoft August 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 93 security bugs  ZDNetOf the 93 vulnerabilities Microsoft patched today, 29 are rated Critical and 64 are rated Important in severity.

Citing safety concerns, school district adds security checks for public meetings  Bradenton HeraldCiting safety concerns, the Manatee County School District starts beefed-up security procedures for school board meetings.

Pakistan asks U.N. Security Council to meet over India moves in…  ReutersPakistan on Tuesday asked the United Nations Security Council to meet over India’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the Himalayan …

Citing safety concerns, school district adds security checks, attendance limit for public meetings  Bradenton HeraldCiting safety concerns, the School District of Manatee County began performing security checks and limiting attendance at publ…

Opinion: Beware – SHIELD law to overhaul cyber security reporting  Long Island Business NewsThe NY SHIELD Act has been signed into law and will overhaul the breach reporting statute and require businesses and individuals to have proactive …

Jason Chaffetz: Dems don’t care about election security – They care about securing power  Fox NewsDemocratic solutions to problems with election security are not serious. They are just another way to justify an unprecedented consolidation of …

Hackers can turn headphones into ‘acoustic weapons,’ cyber-security expert warns  New York Post Speakers on your phone, computer and other internet-connected devices could be hacked and used to wreak havoc on your eardrums, warns a new …

Biloxi schools beef up security for 2019-2020 school year  WLOXLike many school districts in South Mississippi, Biloxi Public Schools has beefed up its security force.

Internet Routing Security Initiative Launches …  Dark ReadingMutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) lets network operators and the public view online router incidents worldwide.

Healthcare Needs More than HIPAA, Legislation to Improve Security  Xtelligent Healthcare MediaAs HIPAA was written in the age of paper-records, healthcare stakeholders have stressed it needs an update to reflect the need for digital privacy a…

Family Of Woman Killed On Tracks Sues CTA, Security Company  CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) — A lawsuit has been filed against the CTA and its former security company on the behalf of a woman struck and killed after dropping her cell …

Wisconsin Elections Commission votes to boost election security spending  Madison.comThe Wisconsin Elections Commission has moved to bolster local election security efforts in light of concerns that some clerks’ use of outdated computer …

Should You Send Your Security Staff to a Hacker Conference?  InformationWeekIT managers once and for all should recognize that hacker conferences can be highly educational and beneficial from a corporate IT perspective.

How Security Morphed from a Hurdle to a Selling Point in Cloud  FedTech MagazineArtificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can help agencies beef up their cybersecurity capabilities as they shift to the cloud.

AFP, security chiefs to face press probe  7NEWSFederal police and intelligence chiefs are set to face a parliamentary inquiry into press freedom in Australia.

University of Montana adopts new security measure for sporting events  KTVQ Billings NewsIf you’re planning to attend Grizzly football games you’ll need a clear plastic bag.

New Study Says West Virginia’s Mobile Voting Pilot Increased Turnout, Notes Security Concerns  West Virginia Public BroadcastingWest Virginia made waves in 2018 when it became the first state in the country to allow some residents to vote usi…

GA wants more say in TSA security policies  AOPA PilotAugust 13, 2019 By Dan Namowitz. General aviation works hard to enhance aviation security but has little voice in policy decisions that affect GA pilots, AOPA …

Security Researcher’s ‘NULL’ Vanity Plates Cause Glitch That Lands Him $12,000 in Parking Tickets  GizmodoYou can’t put a price tag on the value of sticking it to the man—specifically, trying to own an official surveillance system. Except may…

XRP investors file new complaint against Ripple for issuing unregistered security under SEC guidance  Yahoo FinanceA group of XRP investors has filed an amended complaint against Ripple, arguing that the company’s tokens are unregistered secu…

Teen Finds Huge Security Flaws in School Software, Gets Suspended  Tom’s GuideLAS VEGAS — Beginning in the 10th grade, high-school student Bill Demirkapi found multiple security flaws in the software his school used to record grades, …

Teen Finds Huge Security Flaws in School Software, Gets Suspended  Tom’s GuideLAS VEGAS — Beginning in the 10th grade, high-school student Bill Demirkapi found multiple security flaws in the software his school used to record grades, …

CircleCI Adds Security Orbs to CI/CD Platform  DevOps.comCircleCI has extended the reach of its automated package manager, known as orbs, to cybersecurity software that can be integrated into a pipeline.

Missoula County UM implements new security measure for sporting events Katie Miller 9:48 AM, Aug  KPAX-TVMISSOULA — It’s almost time for Grizzly football season but if you want to get into the games this year, you’ll need a clear plastic bag …

Webster Co. Schools improving security with renovations for new school year  14 News WFIE EvansvilleThe big project, renovating the front of the school entrance to promote safety and security.

Has US security adviser John Bolton killed Huawei’s UK ambitions?  South China Morning PostUS national security adviser John Bolton has said British officials may be about to launch a full review of Huawei’s involvement in Britain’s 5G networ…

Has US security adviser John Bolton killed Huawei’s UK ambitions?  South China Morning PostUS national security adviser John Bolton has said British officials may be about to launch a full review of Huawei’s involvement in Britain’s 5G networ…

Steam Has a Huge Security Flaw on Windows  Tom’s GuideBy editing files within the client, a hacker can gain control of any part of a Windows PC that has Steam installed.

Port Of Baltimore Awarded $703K For Security Upgrade Funding By FEMA  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Port of Baltimore is getting some cash to strengthen their security, including stronger access control points and cybersecurity.

Security analyst calls Trump’s language on Hong Kong protests ‘inappropriate’ | TheHill  The HillSecurity analyst Gordon Chang on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s language on ongoing protests in Hong Kong, saying the U.S. has a much more …

Former Vegas Casino Security Guard Acquitted in Rape Case  U.S. News & World ReportLAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury has acquitted a former Las Vegas Strip security guard after trial in a rape case.

WATCH LIVE: Homeland Security leader to discuss efforts to address targeted violence  WLBTToday, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan is in Jackson to address the Homeland Security Advisory Council’s Subcommittee for the …

MSSP BlackLake Security Chooses Armor to Secure Its Customers’ Cloud Data  GlobeNewswireDallas, Aug. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Armor, a leading global cloud security-as-a-*service* provider, announced today that BlackLake Security, a top …

Georgia launches more secure licenses, IDs | Local News  Valdosta Daily TimesATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Driver Services recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards at its 67 customer …

Google-Backed Plan To Boost Online Security Meets Opposition  ForbesAfter it was brought forward by Google earlier this year, an industry body is considering a major change to HTTPS certificates to make users more secure.

SEC Guidance Gives Ammo to Lawsuit Claiming XRP Is Unregistered Security  CoinDeskThe Takeaway: A new amended complaint against Ripple draws on the SEC’s framework for digital assets to outline how XRP might be a security – likely the first ….

Mexico City Security Minister Doused in Glitter at Protest Over Police Rape Allegations  Yahoo NewsMexico City’s security minister Jesús Orta Martínez was doused with glitter on August 12 as protesters demanded justice in two cases where poli…

Hamas deploys security forces to stop terrorists reaching Israel – report  The Jerusalem PostHamas did not comment on the report, which came after the IDF thwarted three attempts by terrorists to infiltrate the border into Israel.

Esky schools get cyber security funds | News, Sports, Jobs  Escanaba Daily PressESCANABA — Escanaba Superintendent Coby Fletcher updated the Escanaba School Board on the Marshall Plan for Talent program Monday night.

Jody Hice talks border security, federal budget and other issues before Athens GOP  Red and BlackCongressman Jody Hice attacked Democrats over border security and spoke to supporters about recent House votes on August 12.

Hacked devices can be turned into acoustic weapons  Naked SecuritySecurity researcher Matt Wixey found that many gadgets aren’t protected from being turned into hearing-damaging weapons. Or melting.

Hacked devices can be turned into acoustic weapons  Naked SecuritySecurity researcher Matt Wixey found that many gadgets aren’t protected from being turned into hearing-damaging weapons. Or melting.

Wisconsin Elections Officials To Consider Security Upgrades, Outreach  WCCO | CBS MinnesotaMADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Elections Commission will consider spending up to $810,000 to upgrade local clerks’ computer security and launch an …

US delays China tariffs for some items including cellphones, removing other products from list  CNBCThe products with delayed tariffs include cellphones, laptop computers and “certain items of footwear and clothing,” the USTR says.

Chrome Incognito mode detection fix busted by researchers  Naked SecurityRemember that Chrome update that stopped websites from detecting Incognito mode? Well, researchers claim to have found a way around it.

Chrome Incognito mode detection fix busted by researchers  Naked SecurityRemember that Chrome update that stopped websites from detecting Incognito mode? Well, researchers claim to have found a way around it.

Wireless, Security, AppDynamics Shape Cisco (CSCO) Q4 Earnings  Yahoo FinanceCisco (CSCO) is likely to benefit from strength in it’s security, Infrastructure Platforms and applications segments. Further, partnerships and accretive acquisition…

Cymatic Lets Companies Track Each Employee’s ‘Security Hygiene’  hypepotamus.comRaleigh startup Cymatic looks at individual users at an enterprise to determine their cyber health and how vulnerable they are to a security breach.

WatchGuard Leader: 3 Keys To Profitable Managed Security Services Growth  CRN: The Biggest Tech News For Partners, And The IT ChannelWatchGuard Director of Product Management Himanshu Verma told MSSPs at XChange August 2019 that they can do a…

British Airways Has Yet Another Security Problem, New Report Says  FortuneOne month after being hit with a huge fine over a data breach, British Airways has another security hole that could leave customers’ private information exposed …

Security camera shows Planned Parenthood being vandalized in Wilkes-Barre  WPMT FOX 43WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Police are investigating a case of vandalism and attempted arson at a Planned Parenthood office in downtown Wilkes-Barre. According to …

Flights canceled in more Hong Kong airport chaos  CNNView the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.

Security camera shows Planned Parenthood being vandalized in Pennsylvania  wtkr.comWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Police are investigating a case of vandalism and attempted arson at a Planned Parenthood office in downtown Wilkes-Barre. According to …

Security camera shows Planned Parenthood being vandalized in Pennsylvania  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeWILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Police are investigating a case of vandalism and attempted arson at a Planned Parenthood office in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Accor…

Hacks: Tall tales of Apple security woes  MacworldHave you heard the one about the Face ID “hack”? WELL. Keep your hands and feet inside the cart as this ride can take sudden turns. Writing for the Forbes …

Voting Machine Security: Where We Stand Six Months Before the New Hampshire Primary  brennancenter.orgWhile there has been substantial progress in securing voting machines since 2016, there is still more to do ahead of 2020.

UK businesses still overlooking human element in security  ComputerWeekly.comMost UK businesses are still failing to address the human element in cyber security as part of an integrated approach, exposing themselves unnecessarily to …

Security warning for software developers: You are now prime targets for phishing attacks  ZDNetCybercriminals targeting the technology industry commonly direct their phishing campaigns at software developers; here’s why.

Panasonic hides home security camera in a floor lamp  New AtlasMost home security cameras are either mounted to a wall or sat on shelves, which can rather spoil the living room aesthetic. Panasonic’s latest addition to its …

Federal Ban on Huawei Protects Both National Security and Consumers  InsideSourcesThis week, an interim regulation comes into effect to ban federal agencies from buying telecommunications and surveillance products from Huawei. The law.

U.S.-Turkey paper over looming crises with ‘joint security mechanism’  The Jerusalem PostTurkey has vowed to destroy the mostly Kurdish groups partnered with the US in eastern Syria.

Connected Home Security Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of ~ 12% Between 2019 and 2029 – PMR  PRNewswireNEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Persistence Market Research has released a new market study on the connected home security ma…

Lear corporation plant security changes following shooting  WBRCThe Tuscaloosa county sheriff office said they’ve been providing off duty deputies through a third-party security company to Lear Corporation.

ICS security: Popular building management system vulnerable to takeover  CSO OnlineSecurity researchers found a remotely exploitable critical vulnerability in a building management system used by businesses, hospitals, factories and other …

Header aches in Firefox, Tor, Brave and Chrome as HTTP opens new security holes  The RegisterThe HTTP Alternative Services header can be abused to conduct network reconnaissance and attacks, to bypass malware protection services, and to foil …

Report says eight states to use paperless voting in 2020 despite security concerns | TheHill  The HillAt least eight states are on course to not use any form of paper ballots or machines with paper records during the 2020 elections, a report …

Collier school district expands security plan to keep students safe  Wink NewsTuesday, Collier County students head back to the classroom, and with the beginning of a new school year safety is always a concern. Collier County school …

BitSight® Announces Enterprise Analytics™ to Help Security and Risk Leaders Manage Cyber Risk Across Corporate Structures  PRNewswireBOSTON, Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BitSight, the Standard in Security Ratings®, today announced BitSight E…

How the wealthy ensure the security of their families and homes  The Globe and MailWhen it comes to protecting the property and prized possessions of the ultra-high-net-worth, visions of bulletproof windows, panic rooms, security details and …

How the wealthy ensure the security of their families and homes  The Globe and MailWhen it comes to protecting the property and prized possessions of the ultra-high-net-worth, visions of bulletproof windows, panic rooms, security details and …

Law enforcement encourages installation of home video security system to aid in investigations  Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3The Dane County Sheriff’s Office wants to use your home surveillance video to help them with future investigations.

A new online tool monitors the state of internet routing security  Help Net SecurityThe Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative announced the launch of the MANRS Observatory, a new online tool that measures the level …

Cyberchology: psychometric tests key to avoiding cyber security breaches  Information AgeCyberchology: Could psychometric tests lessen vulnerability to cyber security breaches? New research reveals different personality types have different …

Android users menaced by pre-installed malware  Naked SecurityA researcher has found a concerning route for malware to find its way on to Android devices – factory-installed malicious apps.

Android users menaced by pre-installed malware  Naked SecurityA researcher has found a concerning route for malware to find its way on to Android devices – factory-installed malicious apps.

Letter from the Editor: Airport IT & Security Conference  International Airport ReviewLooking ahead to the annual Airport IT & Security conference, there are a multitude of hot-topic discussions that should not be missed.

Employees Can Be the Biggest Threat — and Asset — for Workplace Security Programs  Stratfor WorldviewPreventing someone from wreaking havoc within an organization requires every other employee — from the receptionist to the CEO — to know …

What security experts say to do in public places to stay safe  ABC NewsPrior to two back-to-back mass deadly shootings, a loud sound in New York City’s busy Times Square may not have caused public panic. But after the shootings …