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AP Explains: Congress’ fight over election security bills  Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — While House Democrats are haggling over whether to consider impeachment of President Donald Trump, Senate Democrats are …

Apple Contractors Will Stop Listening to Your Siri Recordings—For Now  WIREDFacial recognition hits minors, Facebook takes down Saudi accounts, and more security news this week.

Apple Contractors Will Stop Listening to Your Siri Recordings—For Now  WIREDFacial recognition hits minors, Facebook takes down Saudi accounts, and more security news this week.

Thousands flee Kashmir after security alert, says Indian official  Aljazeera.comTensions in Indian-administered Kashmir surge as Indian officials warn of possible armed attacks in the region.

Thousands flee Kashmir after security alert, says Indian official  Al Jazeera EnglishTensions in Indian-administered Kashmir surge as Indian officials warn of possible armed attacks in the region.

Thousands flee Kashmir after security alert, says Indian official  Al Jazeera EnglishTensions in Indian-administered Kashmir surge as Indian officials warn of possible armed attacks in the region.

Brotox: the new job security for men?  Fox BusinessBrotox comes out of the closet as more men embrace cosmetic procedures in competitive job market.

5G Is Here—and Still Vulnerable to Stingray Surveillance  WIRED5G was supposed to offer new protections against so-called stingray surveillance devices. New research shows it’s anything but.

Safety is top priority for festival organizers  NewsdayEric Arshravan took a deep breath when he heard about the mass shooting last weekend at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California, one of the best known in the …

Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (July 29-August 2)  Just SecuritySusan Gzesh, Questions Surround Secretive US-Guatemala Agreement; Patrick G. Eddington (@PGEddington), Congress Tackles the “100-Mile” Border Zone …

Sailor fatally shot after fleeing from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story security  WTKR News 3A Sailor was shot and killed Friday night after leading Naval Security Forces on a chase on base at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

How to turn your old phone into a security camera for free  CNET

2 militants killed in encounter with security forces in J&K  Economic TimesSRINAGAR: Two militants were on Saturday killed in separate encounters with security forces in Baramulla and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police …

Forces’ deployment a security measure, no knowledge of change in constitutional provisions: Jammu and Kas  Times of IndiaIndia News: J&K governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said the deployment of additional forces was purely for security rea…

Forces’ deployment a security measure, no knowledge of change in constitutional provisions: Jammu and Kas  Times of IndiaIndia News: J&K governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said the deployment of additional forces was purely for security rea…

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory: official  ReutersSRINAGAR (Reuters) – Thousands of Indians have started leaving the disputed region of Kashmir after the local government issued a security alert related to …

Thousands of Indians flee Kashmir after security advisory -official  Yahoo NewsThousands of Indians have started leaving the disputed region of Kashmir after the local government issued a security alert related to possible militant attacks in…

Questions remain as Zimbabwe marks anniversary of deadly security crackdown  RFI EnglishIt is just over a year since activists took to the streets of the Zimbabwe capital Harare to protest delays in announcing the results of presidential elec…

Renewed anti-lead security measures for Notre Dame reconstruction  The Brussels TimesParis’ Notre Dame reconstruction will resume gradually as of the week of 12 August, after setting up new safeguards for employees potentially exposed to lead,

US Withdrawal From Landmark INF Nuclear Treaty Sparks Security Concerns  VOA NewsThe United States has pulled out of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty in order to develop its own new missiles, after the Russians refused to …

J&K: ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ suspended due to security reasons  Economic TimesAuthorities have asked people not to start the yatra and those on the way should leave and get back.

J&K: ‘Machail Mata Yatra’ suspended due to security reasons  Economic TimesAuthorities have asked people not to start the yatra and those on the way should leave and get back.

South Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for ‘cooling-off’ in trade row  ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) – South Korea is exploring all options in a bitter trade row with Japan, including scrapping an intelligence sharing pact, but wants…

South Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for ‘cooling-off’ in trade row  ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) – South Korea is exploring all options in a bitter trade row with Japan, including scrapping an intelligence sharing pact, but wants…

City council proceeds with cyber security measures | Local News  Observer-ReporterWashington officials on Thursday approved measures designed to bolster the city’s computer-security measures that are expected to cost the city more than …

City council proceeds with cyber security measures  Observer-ReporterWashington officials on Thursday approved measures designed to bolster the city’s computer-security measures that are expected to cost the city more than …

Troop deployment for security needs: Ministry of Home Affairs  Economic TimesNEW DELHI: As fear and panic gripped Jammu and Kashmir over additional deployment of troops and cancellation of Amarnath Yatra, the central government …

Paying for protection: Security bill skyrocketing as Gov. Inslee’s Presidential hopes dim  KIRO SeattleWashington State law orders Governor Inslee’s Executive Protection Unit of state troopers to escort and protect him everywhere he goes.

Township to Add Armed Security at Park to Stop People From Breaking the Law  WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-BarreSMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — There are plans to put armed security guards at a popular park in Monroe County. The Smithfield Township superv…

Security footage leads DSM family to find stolen packages  KCCI Des MoinesIt’s just incredibly frustrating,” said Laura Coyle, the owner of the packages that were stolen. “It’s almost like an invasion of your privacy.”

Large security presence seen at day 1 of Watsonville Strawberry Festival  KSBW MontereyWatsonville police will have officers on the ground, the sheriff’s office is adding deputies and the CHP is adding its helicopter to the security mix.

Security upgrades coming to the Cañon City School District  KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsCAÑON CITY — A grant worth $514,000 provided by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will fund more security c…

Sec. of State Frank LaRose explains election security directive  NBC4i.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sunday is the final day of the Ohio State Fair and Ohio’s election leader used the two-week festivities to familiarize voters with …

Fremont Festival Increases Security Following Gilroy Shooting  NBC Bay AreaOrganizers at the Fremont Festival have increased security Friday following the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting but with increased security residents still don’t feel …

Security guard facing charges for 2016 deadly shooting  KRQE News 13RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A security guard is now facing criminal charges for shooting and killing a man at a Rio Rancho Whataburger. Joe Archuleta was …

She bit a chunk out of a Tacoma security worker’s arm and punched another, charges say  KIRO SeattleA woman bit a chunk of flesh the size of a golf ball from the arm of a security worker at a Tacoma shelter Wednesday and gave another a black …

20 years ago, the North Valley JCC shooting shaped synagogue security. These days, Jewish centers are on even higher alert.  LA Daily NewsLos Angeles Police Officers lead children to safety after Buford O. Furrow, Jr. walked into the lobby of…

What We Can Learn from the Capital One Hack  Krebs on SecurityOn Monday, a former Amazon employee was arrested and charged with stealing more than 100 million consumer applications for credit from Capital One.

Delaware Signs Insurance Data Security Act into Law  JD SupraOn July 31, 2019, Governor Carney signed the Delaware Insurance Data Security Act (formerly, HB 174) into law. Based on the National Association Of …

What options are there to secure your home?  WDHN – DothanFirst.comDOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Last week, a homeowner on Riveredge Parkway discovered a naked man under her bed, this led WDHN to wonder how much …

TSA official, promoted after settling sexual harassment claim, gets senior Homeland Security job  FOX 46 CharlotteA top TSA official, who FOX 46 first discovered was promoted after settling a six-figure sexual harassment lawsuit, has been pro…

Google starts selling its Titan security key in Canada, Japan, the UK, and France  The VergeGoogle’s Titan two-factor authorization security key has now landed in Google’s online stores in Canada, Japan, the UK and France. If you are working …

Silicon Valley can help rescue election security  CT PostIn the world’s darkest hour, on the eve of World War II, industrialist giants Henry Kaiser and William Knudsen stepped forward to make ships, tanks trucks and the …

OR GOPer Who Threatened Police Sues Over Increased Security Measures  TPMThe Oregon state senator who warned police to “send bachelors and come heavily armed” before he left town in June has sued over new security …

Man with gun stopped by security at N Carolina legislature  WTOPRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man faces a charge of carrying a concealed handgun into North Carolina’s legislative building, which this year implemented …

Mac specialist Jamf buys Digita Security to develop security products  Star TribuneJamf, a Minneapolis-based integrator specializing in Mac-based enterprise systems, this week acquired a firm that develops security tools native to the Apple …

Man charged after being stopped with gun by security at N.C. legislature Wednesday  Alabama’s News LeaderRALEIGH, N. C. (AP) — A man faces a charge of carrying a concealed handgun into North Carolina’s legislative building, which this year im…

Man charged after being stopped with gun by security at N.C. legislature Wednesday  ABC NEWS 4RALEIGH, N. C. (AP) — A man faces a charge of carrying a concealed handgun into North Carolina’s legislative building, which this year implemented ….

Man charged after being stopped with gun by security at N.C. legislature Wednesday  Alabama’s News LeaderRALEIGH, N. C. (AP) — A man faces a charge of carrying a concealed handgun into North Carolina’s legislative building, which this year im…

Gainesville Regional Airport gets new security machine  WCJBGAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB)- Gainesville Regional Airport now has a new baggage screening system that is making TSA check ins faster. The machine is similar …

Lawrence leaving security job at Camden  The Daily AdvanceFriday, August 2, 2019. CAMDEN — The officer whose name has become synonymous with school safety in Camden is leaving the school district to work as a …

Security Council must ‘come together’ to address the plight of children trapped in armed conflict, says UN envoy  UN NewsIt is “vitally important” that the Security Council “come together” on the current plight of children affected by armed c…

High crime rates forcing Baltimore businesses to turn to private security agencies  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — With high crime rates in Baltimore City, more businesses are turning to private security as an additional safety measure. …

The scramble to secure America’s voting machines  POLITICOPaperless voting devices are a gaping weakness in the patchwork U.S. election system, security experts say. But among these 14 states and their counties, …

Safe zone plan underway, but Turkey’s security concerns remain  Daily SabahWhen the discussion started between Turkey and the U.S. regarding a safe zone, many considered it a possible turning point in relations. The mutual…

In the News: Small Business Cyber Security Concerns Persist  Small Business TrendsOnline security was a big topic in the past week. Of course, news broke mid-week about the big Capital One data breach. And we talked about how you can deal …

Master’s in security studies ranks sixth in national Top 25 best list  Manhattan MercuryKansas State University has been ranked sixth in the Top 25 Campus Master’s in Security Studies Programs for 2019 by Security Degree Hub.

Seattle looking at using fare-enforcement officers to boost security on streetcar lines  Seattle TimesThe Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is considering adding fare-enforcement officers to streetcars, citing security concerns on i…

Lollapalooza Day 2: Video shows dozens of people jumping fence at Grant Park  WLS-TVVideo shared on social media Friday shows dozens of people storming and jumping over a security fence on the second day of Lollapalooza.

Documents reveal bar’s security plan the night Achim Bailey disappeared  WESTERNMASSNEWS.comSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — There’s exclusive new information on a story Western Mass News has been following involving the disappearance and …

Why mission-critical encryption remains a must for IT security  TechGenixMany processes, procedures, and technologies can be used to protect mission-critical enterprise data. None is as effective as mission-critical encryption.

Homeland Security makes the right moves to bolster our cybersecurity | TheHill  The HillIf there’s one thing that was learned from the 2016 presidential election, it’s that protecting our country’s election infrastructure cannot be a passive …

SHIELD Act Expands Breach Notification and Data Security Requirements  The National Law ReviewThe SHIELD Act modifies the current Breach Notification Law to expand the types of data elements that are considered “private information” and to ex…

MU Health Care security incident leaves over 14000 patients’ information vulnerable  Columbia MissourianIn a Friday news release, MU Health Care said that an “unauthorized individual” may have gained access to two employees’ email accounts, w…

$4.75 million granted to Hidalgo County for border security  MonitorCongressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced Hidalgo County was awarded $4,750,000 in grant funding for Homeland Security’s FY 2019 Operation …

National Security Highlights from the Second Democratic Primary Debate  LawfareWe’ve collected all national security-related exchanges from both nights of the second Democratic primary debate of the 2020 campaign.

Home Security – 8 Best Home Security Systems and Video Doorbells  Popular MechanicsFeel confident that your home is safe while you’re away with these security cameras, doorbells, and complete monitoring systems.

Gov. Sisolak tours Nevada National Security Site  KOLOLAS VEGAS, NV (KOLO) – U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry says he visited a national security site near Las Vegas for the second time in three months to help …

Friday’s Daily Brief: Security Council Ebola response, UNICEF chief on ‘devastating week’ for children in Middle East and North Africa, climate and migration links  UN NewsOur main stories today: Security Council concern over DRC Ebola outbre…

Security Council gravely concerned by Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, demands immediate end to violence hampering response  UN NewsThe UN Security Council on Friday expressed grave concern about the current Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic …

Pennsbury Approves School Security Upgrades  LevittownNow.comThe Pennsbury School District is upgrading school security. At a special school board meeting that lasted about five minutes Thursday evening, the school board …

Cisco’s $8.6M settlement for security flaws has broader ramifications  Compliance WeekCisco has reached an $8.6 million settlement for knowingly selling video surveillance software with critical security vulnerabilities. It’s believed to be t…

Global Security Services Market Outlook 2019-2023 with Securitas, G4S, Wendel (Allied Universal), and Secom Co Dominating the Competition – ResearchAndMarkets.com  Yahoo FinanceThe “Global Security Services Market: Size, Trends and Forecasts …

Extreme security measures in Nantes after violent clashes over man’s death at music festival  The IndependentThe western French city of Nantes has imposed exceptional security measures amid growing public anger over the drowning of a local ma…

Republicans push back against Democrats over election security  One America News NetworkRepublicans in the Senate are pushing back amid pressure from Democrats and the mainstream media to pass election security bills. According to The Hill, …

Increased School Security May Make Space Unwelcoming  KJZZCommunities across the country are trying to keep students safe from school shootings, bullying and other threats, but efforts to make schools safer can …

Central Berks Regional police asking citizens, businesses to register their security cameras  Reading EagleAn interactive database allows people to directly upload video along with tips to help solve crimes, a detective says.

Developing innovative security analytics approaches in the digital age  ComputerWeekly.comWith security threats growing in scale and complexity, security analytics provide a way for IT teams to stay one step ahead of cyber attackers. The chal…

Energy Secretary Perry tours Nevada National Security Site with governor  News3LVU. S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry toured the Nevada National Security Site outside Las Vegas on Thursday with Gov. Steve Sisolak, a spokesperson for the …

Energy Secretary Perry tours Nevada National Security Site with governor  News3LVU. S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry toured the Nevada National Security Site outside Las Vegas on Thursday with Gov. Steve Sisolak, a spokesperson for the …

S2 Ep2: EvilGnome, leaky browser add-ons and BlueKeep – Naked Security Podcast – Naked Security  Naked SecurityWe’re back in the rhythm of our weekly episodes with episode 2 from the new series. This week, host Anna Brading is joined by Paul …

S2 Ep2: EvilGnome, leaky browser add-ons and BlueKeep – Naked Security Podcast  Naked SecurityWe’re back in the rhythm of our weekly episodes with episode 2 from the new series. This week, host Anna Brading is joined by Paul Ducklin, Mark Sto…

Security’s Brexit-sized pebble makes waves for concerned infosec workers  The Daily SwigPrecariousness of EU withdrawal could lead to a UK cybersecurity brain drain, says Dave Lewis.

New radiation detector updates will help improve nuclear security  Earth.comThe identification of better sensor materials, as well as the development of smarter algorithms to process detector signals, are needed to improve radiation …

CISA Is Using Drones to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure  NextgovThe aircraft will be used to both shoot footage of security exercises and simulate real-world drone attacks, officials said.

Homeland Security Civil Rights Unit Powerless in Helping Migrant Kids  The Daily BeastA former civil rights official says the unit seems afraid to offend CBP and ICE as abuses continue inside a detention system that’s expanding rapidly.

Top Five Trends of Privacy and Security Entrepreneurs Can Leverage For New Startups.  ForbesPrivacy and security are going to become even bigger industries. Key insights to understand the trends and the opportunities.

Capital One breach raises questions about security and cloud-first strategies  CIO DiveCapital One’s technology will face intense scrutiny as the investigation continues into its data breach, which impacted 106 million customers. In a risk-av…

OIG Finds Medical Device Security Risks at California VA Medical Center  Xtelligent Healthcare MediaA VA OIG investigation into Tibor Rubin VA Medical in Long Beach, California over non-adherence to VA and VHA privacy and security policies fo…

N. Korea silent at ASEAN security forum amid stalled nuclear talks  Kyodo News PlusNorth Korea makes no remarks at Asia-Pacific security meeting in Bangkok as the country’s ambassador to Thailand attended in place of its foreign minister, in …

More money needed to improve CT election security  Middletown PressConnecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill and many of her peers across the nation are dismayed that Congress will break for summer recess without doing …

This Week In Security: VxWorks, Expensive Email Fraud, And What’s In Your Wallet?  HackadayThis has been an interesting week. First off, security researchers at Armis discovered a set of serious vulnerabilities in the vxWorks Real Time Operat…

This Week In Security: VxWorks, Expensive Email Fraud, And What’s In Your Wallet?  HackadayThis has been an interesting week. First off, security researchers at Armis discovered a set of serious vulnerabilities in the vxWorks Real Time Operat…

Biggest mistake people make online, according to a professional hacker  Business InsiderOversharing is one of the most common security mistakes people make online, according to Etay Maor, an executive security adviser at IBM Security.

Boris Johnson and Trump discuss 5G and security in phone call  The GuardianDonald Trump has spoken with Boris Johnson about trade, next-generation 5G mobile networks and global security in a phone call, the White House has said.

She bit a chunk out of a Tacoma security worker’s arm and punched another, charges say  Tacoma News TribuneA 22-year-old woman bit a chunk the size of a golf ball out of the arm of a security worker outside a Tacoma shelter July 31, 2019 and …

Homeland Security’s Civil Rights Unit Lacks Power To Protect Migrant Kids  NPRA former official in the civil rights office says the unit seems afraid to offend U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE. Meanwhile, the complaints of abuses of…

Trump, Britain’s Johnson discussed trade, security, 5G: White House  ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about trade, next-generation 5G mobile networks and global security, White …

Trump, Britain’s Johnson discussed trade, security, 5G – White House  Reuters AfricaU.S. President Donald Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about trade, next-generation 5G mobile networks and global security, White …

Pentagon reportedly testing balloons to hunt drug trafficking, security threats  New York Post The US military is testing up to 25 unmanned, high-altitude surveillance balloons flying across six Midwest states to detect drug trafficking and h…