Security

Sun-Times: FBI looking into Rosemont contract with security company  Chicago Daily HeraldRosemont and the Stephens family who have run the northwest suburb since its founding are again under scrutiny, with the FBI questioning current and form…

Lebanon secures release of American citizen from Syria  ReutersSyrian authorities have released a U.S. citizen and he has been handed back to his family, thanks to the mediation of Lebanon, a Lebanese security official said …

Lebanon secures release of American citizen from Syria – Lebanese security official  ReutersSyrian authorities have released a U.S. citizen and he has been handed back to his family, thanks to the mediation of Lebanon, a Lebanese security off…

Mueller Moments You Might Have Missed  Just SecuritySpecial Counsel Robert Mueller did not want to make a splash on Wednesday. He didn’t want to be testifying on Capitol Hill at all. His reluctance to be in the …

Lebanon secures release of American citizen from Syria – Lebanese security official  Reuters UKSyrian authorities have released a U.S. citizen and he has been handed back to his family, thanks to the mediation of Lebanon, a Lebanese security …

Mike Pence Attended a Fundraiser—But Didn’t Cover $24K in Security Costs  FortuneMike Pence’s $35000-per-couple fundraiser was hosted at a club in Aspen.

LSU tech corporation offers cyber-security tips in wake of statewide emergency  WAFBBATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – This week, several Louisiana school systems were victims of the most pervasive ransomware attacks in the state’s history.

Essential Active Directory Security Defenses  BankInfoSecurity.comMany organizations use Active Directory as their domain network management tool of choice. But security experts warn that without locking down and regularly.

Senate election security report prompts calls for action  PoliticoHouse panel passes cyber rotation bill — N.Y. passes cybersecurity legislation, La. declares emergency.

This Week In Security: Selfblow, Encryption Backdoors, Killer Apps, And The VLC Apocalypse That Wasn’t  HackadaySelfblow (Don’t google that at work, by the way) is a clever exploit by [Balázs Triszka] that effects every Nvidia Tegra device us…

#MoscowMitch trends after McConnell blocks election security bills  CNETSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put a stop to election security legislation Thursday. Getty Images. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, …

Johns Hopkins launches national search for vice president for security  The Hub at Johns HopkinsLed by co-chairs Daniel Ennis, Johns Hopkins University senior vice president for finance and administration, and Robert Kasdin, Johns Hopkins Med…

Cameroon: Nearly 60 opposition members tortured by security forces  Amnesty InternationalAuthorities in Cameroon should promptly and independently investigate the severe beatings and ill-treatment that 59 opposition supporters -including six …

Happy SysAdminDay 2019!  Naked SecurityCan it really be 1011011012 days since the last System Administrator Appreciation day, you ask. Yes, yes, it can. And it is. But you didn’t need me to tell you that, …

Why McConnell sees election-security safeguards as ‘partisan’  MSNBCWhen Republicans see safeguards protecting the integrity of elections as helping Democrats to an unacceptable degree, something has gone horribly awry.

Advancing Economic Security for People With Disabilities  Center For American ProgressAuthor’s notes: This report is an update of a 2015 issue brief from the Center for American Progress titled “A Fair Shot for Workers with Disabilities.” The…

National security isn’t a bargaining chip with China  The Washington PostThe Trump administration shouldn’t play down Chinese economic aggression.

Security firm releases flawed blockchain into the wild to help educate hackers  The Next WebOne security firm thinks it can fix insecure blockchains, and it believes the key is to start with a really insecure one.

British Airways Resumes Cairo Flights After Security Review  The New York TimesThe airline suspended travel to the Egyptian capital six days ago, after the British government warned of a heightened risk of terrorist attacks.

Atlanta-Based Equifax Says Security Breach Cost Company $1.45 Billion And Counting | 90.1 FM WABE  WABE 90.1 FMAtlanta-based Equifax’s second quarter revenue of $880 million beat expectations slightly, and was up a tick compared to a year ago…

Did LOFS security break the law by impersonating cops? Grand jury to consider charges, prosecutor says  nwitimes.comAllegations that a Region gated community’s security guards impersonated police will go before a grand jury for possible crimi…

Security stops photographer from taking photos of umbrellas outside a UK mall  DIYphotographyEarlier this week, 150 umbrellas were put up in Culver Square, a shopping mall in Colchester, Essex, UK. Although photos have been all over Instagram…

BlueKeep guides make imminent public exploit more likely  Naked SecurityA public exploit for Microsoft’s apocalyptic BlueKeep vulnerability is just days away. In fact, for those with deep enough pockets, it’s already here. To refresh your …

BlueKeep guides make imminent public exploit more likely  Naked SecurityA public exploit for Microsoft’s apocalyptic BlueKeep vulnerability is just days away. In fact, for those with deep enough pockets, it’s already here. To refresh your …

Charlotte-based security service provider raises nearly $370000, wants more  WRAL Tech WireCHARLOTTE — ThreatSwitch Inc., a Charlotte-based enterprise security *service* provider, has raised almost $370000 in equity and debt. The firm raised …

Browser plug-ins peddled personal data from over 4m browsers  Naked SecurityNacho Analytics gathered data like passwords, tax and prescription data from browser add-ons – and those who bought it can keep it.

Browser plug-ins peddled personal data from over 4m browsers  Naked SecurityNacho Analytics gathered data like passwords, tax and prescription data from browser add-ons – and those who bought it can keep it.

With his new border security start-up, Oculus founder charges into tech’s military-industrial debate  Los Angeles TimesOn a Friday afternoon in late July, a crowd of techies, military types and a few civilians deployed to the new Irvine headq…

LI school security firm gets venture capital backing  NewsdayMassapequa-based school security and software developer IntraLogic Solutions Inc. plans to expand its workforce and operations after receiving venture capital …

Mueller makes one thing clear: Republicans are a national security threat  SalonThe integrity of American elections was compromised long before Donald Trump’s shocking victory in 2016, but former special counsel Robert Mueller’s …

States Rush to Make Voting Systems More Secure as New Threats Emerge  The New York TimesMitch McConnell blocks election security legislation  CBS NewsMueller makes one thing clear: Republicans are a national security threat &nb…

What Every Security Team Should Know About Internet …  Dark ReadingOf particular interest for cybercriminals is the Domain Name System, which plays a central role in orchestrating all Internet and application traffic.

Rosemont under scrutiny by the FBI, sources tell the Sun-Times  Chicago Sun-TimesRosemont and the Stephens family who have run the northwest suburb since its founding are again under scrutiny, with the FBI questioning current and former …

Security for E-Wallets: a Comparison  Deutsche WelleHow secure are e-wallets compared to online banking or credit cards? Which is better? Cash or mobile payment systems? Julie Maupin, an expert on e-wallets …

S2 Ep1: FaceApp, logic bombs and stranger danger – Naked Security Podcast  Naked SecurityWe’re finally back with Series 2 of the Naked Security Podcast. While you’ve been missing us, we’ve been working out how to improve the show and kitting …

US briefing: Death penalty, election security and trade aid to farmers  The GuardianFriday’s top story: justice department reinstates federal death penalty after 16 years. Plus, why multibillion-dollar fines won’t stop Google and Facebook.

Traverse City Summer Camp Teaches Students Cyber Security  9&10 NewsMiddle and high school students in Traverse City have been diving into the cyber realm. It’s part of the Air Force Association’s CyberPatriot program that’s across …

‘Start Here’: Election security after Mueller’s warning and mass arrest of Marines  ABC NewsIt’s Friday, July 26, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Meddling past, present and future. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell twice blocked election secu…

‘Start Here’: Election security after Mueller’s warning and mass arrest of Marines  ABC NewsIt’s Friday, July 26, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Meddling past, present and future. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell twice blocked election secu…

Security exercise slated for Naval Magazine Indian Island  Peninsula Daily NewsNAVAL MAGAZINE INDIAN ISLAND — Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

With Security Cameras, What’s the 4K Difference?  Gear PatrolArlo’s battery-powered Ultra 4K ($376+) is among the first home security cameras to deliver true 4K resolution, and it uses that capability to the max. Though …

Tennessee Department of Education Collaborating with Homeland Security  Campus Security & Life Safety MagazineThe Department of Education will be working together with Homeland Security to ensure that all Tennessee school are up to safety sta…

Is there a values crisis in special operations forces? National security could be at risk.  USA TODAYSpecial operations forces are in the news for drug abuse, sexual assault, alleged murder and other misconduct. Congress must investigate this…

Where to install your home security cameras | News  KHQ Right NowSPOKANE, Wash. – Last week 29-year-old Colton Nordland was caught on camera. He was holding a knife while knocking on a strangers door just after 9:30 pm …

The need for scalable OT security  Help Net SecurityAs manufacturers and other industrial network owners are becoming more security conscious, they are coming up against security performance issues.

The need for scalable OT security  Help Net SecurityAs manufacturers and other industrial network owners are becoming more security conscious, they are coming up against security performance issues.

Huawei closes Singapore stores after discounted phones draw huge crowds  South China Morning PostThe Chinese technology giant apologised and said it was unable to fulfil the promotion for the ‘vast majority’ of customers due to ‘overwhelming …

How to get your security deposit back after you move  The Denver ChannelA Denver man called Contact7 for help after he was told he wouldn’t be getting a dime of his $950 security deposit.

Belly Files Lawsuit Against Coachella Over Attack By Festival Security  VibeBelly claims that he was attacked by more than two dozen security guards in a new lawsuit that the he filed against Coachella organizers, TMZ reports.

More Security at Olmsted County Fair Following Tuesday’s Incident  KAALWith just a few more days left for the Olmsted County Fair, board members; in partnership with local law enforcement, have added more security.

Park Nicollet Clinic Security Officer Bradley Stockert Accused Of Stealing Insulin  WCCO | CBS MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A security guard is accused of stealing insulin from a St. Louis Park clinic. Forty-four-year-old Bradley Stockert of M…

Security camera captures man burglarizing Cheyenne Mountain Roofing van three times  Colorado Springs GazetteA man who allegedly burglarized a Cheyenne Mountain Roofing van on three separate occasions was caught by police Thursday morning, Ga…

Beale Street gets upgraded security barriers for nearly $600,000  WREG NewsChannel 3MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Council recently spent nearly $600000 to buy 24 posts to better secure Beale Street against a potential terrorist attack, …

British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review  BBC NewsBritish Airways will resume flights to Cairo on Friday after services to the Egyptian city were suspended for a week because of security concerns. In a statement …

British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review  BBC NewsBritish Airways Resumes Cairo Flights After Security Review  The New York TimesBritish Airways to resume flights to Cairo after security review  The Gu…

Cuomo signs legislation to protect New Yorkers against data security breaches  WRGBALBANY, N. Y. (WRGB) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation in order to protect New Yorkers against data security breaches. Cuomo signed the Stop …

Clover High School steps up security at football games  WSOC CharlotteThe Clover School District is starting the new school year with new security changes at all home football games.

Pitkin County sheriff wants Trump and Pence to pick up security tab for Aspen fundraiser  FOX 31 DenverDENVER — When presidents and vice presidents come to town, it isn’t cheap. This past week, Vice President Mike Pence made multiple stops i…

Republicans block election security bills after Mueller warns of Russian interference – as it happened  The GuardianThe House passed a two-year budget deal negotiated by speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Trump suppor…

British Airways to resume flights to Cairo after security review  The GuardianAirline suspended flights to Egyptian capital last Saturday as a precautionary measure.

Palestinian President declares end to all agreements, security coordination with Israel  HaaretzPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared on Thursday a cessation to all agreements with Israel, including the security coordination between Is…

Palestinian President declares end to all agreements, security coordination with Israel  HaaretzPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared on Thursday a cessation to all agreements with Israel, including the security coordination between Is…

SC security guard-turned-pharmacy technician visits Ivanka Trump  Charleston Post CourierAn ex-security guard for one of S.C.’s largest pharmaceutical companies became a pharmaceutical technician through the company’s apprenticeship. He was …

UF Implementing 30 Million Dollars Towards Security Upgrades  WCJBThe University of Florida is upgrading the security around campus by adding new security cameras, license plate readers, and improved lighting.

Rational Security: The ‘I Refer You to the Report’ Edition  LawfareBob Mueller finally had his close up. Was he ready for it? Did he change any minds? Did we learn anything new about his investigation? We’ll talk about …

Security stepped up at Auburn courthouse  Lewiston Sun JournalAUBURN — Visitors to the Androscoggin County Courthouse must empty their pockets at the front door now that security measures have been stepped up at the …

Taxpayers to foot security bill for Hillary Clinton’s Aspen fundraiser  Aspen TimesTaxpayers should not have to pay for private political events such as the one attended by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday outside …

Harrison County schools get even more serious about security  WLOXIn addition to emergency response and crisis training, the Harrison County School District is making technological and structural changes to help keep children …

Governor signs legislation protecting New Yorkers against data security breach  WSYRNEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — New York State is strengthening a law requiring companies that handle your personal data to notify you about any breaches.

Orthodox woman to lead National Security Agency’s new cybersecurity division  JNS.orgAnne Neuberger, 43, is from the heavily Jewish Brooklyn neighborhood of Borough Park, where she attended Bais Yaakov day school for girls.

Orthodox woman to lead National Security Agency’s new cybersecurity division  JNS.orgAnne Neuberger, 43, is from the heavily Jewish Brooklyn neighborhood of Borough Park, where she attended Bais Yaakov day school for girls.

Buncombe County election officials bolster security ahead of 2020 election  WLOSWith less than nine months before voters in North Carolina head to the polls for the primary, security is top of mind for Buncombe County election officials.

What do Republicans have against secure elections?  The Washington PostOnce again, the GOP leaps into action — on Russia’s side.

Former Facebook Chief Security Officer On Election Security And Digital Threats  NPRNPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Alex Stamos, director of the Stanford Internet Observatory, about efforts to shore up election security.

UCSO Receives Utility Task Vehicle with Funds from Homeland Security Grant Program  KEPR 19PENDELTON, Oregon – The Umatilla County Sheriffs Office was awarded a grant in the amount of $48838 which they used to purchase a Utility Task Vehicle.

House committee leader questions Trump on efforts to secure elections | TheHill  The HillHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) sent a letter to President Trump this …

JCPS may hire its own security officers, but opinions on arming them vary  WDRBThe proposal, set for discussion at Tuesday’s Jefferson County Board of Education work session, is part of a broader plan from the district to hire its own school …

Security officer charged with stealing insulin from St. Louis Park clinic  KMSP-TVA Minneapolis man was charged Thursday with stealing nine boxes of insulin from a clinic in St. Louis Park, Minnesota where he worked as a security officer.

Belly Sues Coachella Over Security Guard Attack  ComplexLast year, a video surfaced of XO Records rapper Belly getting punched by security as he attempted to get backstage at Coachella.

Security is a regular failing at judicial center, says Keuerleber’s challenger  York DispatchThe man looking to oust York County Sheriff Richard Keuerleber from office in November said that lapses in security at the courthouse are the reason …

New York strengthens cyber-security and consumer privacy protections with new law broadening definition of “br  New York Daily NewsThe Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act, or SHIELD Act, updates New York’s laws governing notif…

Senate Intel Committee Unveils Election Security Report In Wake Of Mueller Hearings  NPRThe report appeared as the 2020 presidential race gets underway in what promises to be a bitter and divisive battle and after the former special counsel s…

Meet the autonomous security robot that will soon patrol your offices  MashableSilicon Valley-based Cobalt Robotics created robots that can monitor offices, warehouses, and factory floors. Next UpShows …

Maximum Security Inmate Charged Following ACI Stabbing  Cranston, RI PatchMaximum Security Inmate Charged – Cranston, RI – Brian Audette, 50, is serving a life sentence. He faces charges of felony assault after an inmate was stabbed.

Maximum Security Inmate Charged Following ACI Stabbing  Cranston, RI PatchMaximum Security Inmate Charged – Cranston, RI – Brian Audette, 50, is serving a life sentence. He faces charges of felony assault after an inmate was stabbed.

MGM Resorts to change security guard uniforms after Jewish woman complains of ‘Holocaust’ imagery  Yahoo LifestyleFor June Scharf, whose ancestors died in the Holocaust, the MGM uniforms featuring a yellow polo shirt with a 6-point star were …

PHOTOS: Security Checkpoint Expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Construction Update 7/25/19  wdwnt.comWelcome back! Our last Hollywood Studios security checkpoint expansion update brought you a look at the latest scaffolding and progres…

Security Training That Keeps Up with Modern Development  Dark ReadingBlack Hat USA speakers to discuss what it will take to ‘shift knowledge left’ to build up a corps of security-savvy software engineers.

MGM changes security logo after visitor at MGM Northfield Park says it reminded her of Holocaust imagery  cleveland.comCasino operator MGM Resorts International is removing a six-pointed star logo from shirts worn by security guards after a v…

Security forces arrest 6 narcos believed to have been part of documentary  Mexico News DailyArmed forces and state police have arrested six suspected drug traffickers in Playa del Carmen, including the alleged plaza chief of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Rep. Andy Biggs: America’s security is at risk thanks to Congress’ reckless spending habits. Let’s wake up  Fox NewsIt’s up to Congress to come to our senses and fix our spending problem while we still have the options left to do so.

Reno man admits threatening security with knife  The Record-CourierAn Aug. 20 trial was vacated in the case of a Washoe County School District Jr. ROTC staff member who admitted he menaced hotel security staff with a knife.

Senate Homeland Security approves bill to hire more inspectors  Fence PostThe Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 24 unanimously approved bipartisan legislation authorizing U.S. Customs and …

Newark airport passenger caught with loaded gun in bag at security checkpoint, TSA says  NJ.comA Pennsylvania man was arrested Thursday morning at Newark Liberty International Airport after being found with a loaded gun as he went through sec…

Part 3: Assessing Your WAN Strategy: Resiliency and Security at Branch Locations  Network WorldIn part 1 of this 3-part series on how to conduct a wide-area network assessment and determine necessary updates, we looked at foundational issues …

Part 3: Assessing Your WAN Strategy: Resiliency and Security at Branch Locations  Network WorldIn part 1 of this 3-part series on how to conduct a wide-area network assessment and determine necessary updates, we looked at foundational issues …

Why Meghan Markle Is ‘Disappointed’ With Her Security Protection  Showbiz Cheat SheetMeghan Markle is not pleased with her security protection for one huge reasons. Learn more why the duchess is ‘disappointed.’

Cyber Security In Schools Is A Growing Concern  KPCWCyber security in schools like Park City that are technology rich, can cause operational chaos at best and infringement on the privacy of minors, at the.

The Unsexy Threat to Election Security  Krebs on SecurityMuch has been written about the need to further secure our elections, from ensuring the integrity of voting machines to combating fake news. But according to a …

The new normal? Bay Area synagogues re-think security  The Jewish News of Northern CaliforniaOn a recent dry, hot morning in the Santa Clara Valley, tambourine music spills out of the open front doors of a Roman Catholic church. It is Sunday …