Security

Inspector general denies Dems’ request to review White House security clearances  CNNWashington (CNN) The inspector general for the US intelligence community has denied a request from Senate Democrats to review the policies and procedures …

Wisconsin State Fair officials address security concerns after California shooting  WXOW.comWisconsin State Fair Park officials said they are not changing their security protocol following a California mass shooting over the weekend because t…

Renewed focus on security as Santa Clara County Fair gets underway  KRON4With the Gilroy tragedy so *fresh*, there is a renewed focus on security.

Security measures in place as Lollapalooza kicks off in Chicago’s Grant Park  WGN TV ChicagoCHICAGO — Lollapalooza 2019 kicks off in Chicago’s Grant Park Thursday. The gates officially open at 11 a.m., and nearly a half million people are exp…

Researchers hack camera in fake video attack  Naked SecurityTampering with surveillance cameras is a common activity in Hollywood movies. Now, researchers have shown how they can do it in real life.

Dealing with the Disconnect Between Developers and Security  InformationWeekThe race to deploy applications through DevOps can lead to unintended exposure that organizations must learn to identify.

Faith Communities Making Safety, Security A Top Priority  NET NebraskaWith mass shootings and other violence in the news recently, churches and other faith communities are focused on security more than ever.

Afghanistan’s security forces lost 42,000 troops in the last year in a crackdown on ‘ghost soldiers’  Task & PurposeThere has been a sharp drop in the size of Afghanistan’s National Defense Security Forces in the past few months due to change…

A Realistic Path Forward for Security Orchestration …  Dark ReadingWhen security teams are challenged with how to mitigate risks, they often look to technology for solutions. Yet sometimes investing in new products can create …

Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging  Naked SecurityThe alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary.

Foul territory: A retired cop balks at the San Francisco Giants’ ‘security theater’ at Oracle Park  Mission Localith the San Francisco Giants surging, last week I was able to catch the first three innings against the Cubs with the rest of Ora…

Cleveland’s airport security chief complains about staffing, lack of support from leadership, in blunt resignation letter  cleveland.comThe man who reported the security breach involving two top officials in Mayor Frank Jackson’s administrati…

Indonesia Sends Thousands of Security Forces to Fight Fires  TIMEIndonesia is deploying thousands of security personnel to fight fires after a state of emergency was declared in six provinces, an official from the disaster …

Indonesia Sends Thousands of Security Forces to Fight Fires  TIMEThousands of military and police force members will be deployed to fight fires after a state of emergency was declared in six provinces.

The Secret to a Secure Multicloud Enterprise Is Open Source  Security IntelligenceAs a lifelong engineer, my career has been dramatically impacted by the open source movement, along with those of my fellow engineers. Growing up in a …

How JustEat finds and trains in-house security talent  CSO OnlineEmployees in other departments might have skills that play well in security and the desire to make the jump. JustEat CISO Kevin Fielder explains how he …

Reolink E1 Pro review: This indoor home security cam delivers a great picture at great price  TechHiveThis 4MP Super HD pan-and-tilt smart home security camera offers amazing image quality and premium features for less than $100.

Women push for greater role in the national security establishment  Roll Call Many women in the country’s emerging class of national security and foreign policy leaders came into their fields assuming the sexism that stifled careers in …

Four killed in renewed Sudan protests, opposition medics say  Reuters AfricaCAIRO (Reuters) – A senior Sudanese army commander said a security force assigned to guard a bank in El-Obeid was responsible for killing children protesting …

Sudan army commander says bank security force killed protesting…  Reuters AfricaA senior Sudanese army commander said a security force assigned to guard a bank in El-Obeid was responsible for killing children protesting in the city earlier …

Implementing Continuous Security for Microservices and Kubernetes  InfoQ.comSecurity needs to adapt to increasingly fast continuous delivery in the container/Kubernetes world, and that means security as code, argued Mateo Burillo.

iMessage security flaws uncovered – here’s what you need to know  TechRadarSecurity researchers have urged iPhone users to update their device software immediately following the discovery of vulnerabilities in iMessage. Advertisement.

Sudan army commander says bank security force killed protesting…  ReutersA senior Sudanese army commander said a security force assigned to guard a bank in El-Obeid was responsible for killing children protesting in the city earlier …

Islamic State attacks kill seven security forces in Iraq – police  ReutersAt least seven members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and 16 wounded overnight in two separate attacks by Islamic State militants, police said on …

Islamic State attacks kill seven security forces in Iraq: police  Reuters AfricaAt least seven members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and 16 wounded overnight in two separate attacks by Islamic State militants, police said on …

Islamic State attacks kill seven security forces in Iraq: police  ReutersAt least seven members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and 16 wounded overnight in two separate attacks by Islamic State militants, police said on …

Four killed in clashes between ISIS, Kurdish security near southern Kifri town  Kurdistan24Clashes late Wednesday night between remnants of the Islamic State and Kurdish security forces near the Kurdistan Region’s southern town of Kifri resul…

Ratcliffe represents Trump’s third and third-rate national security team  Dallas NewsThe first team of national security leaders for Donald J. Trump has come and gone, in part due to criminal activity, in part because they told…

A Security Researcher’s Attempt to Prank the DMV Backfired in a Spectacularly Expensive Way  Mental FlossA security researcher known as Droogie took to the DEF CON hacking and security conference stage last weekend to regale the audience with…

Safe-T Launches the First-ever SDP Solution for Enhancing Security of the Huge Traditional VPN Market  PRNewswireHERZLIYA, Israel, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Safe-T® Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: SFET) (TASE: SFET), a provider of Secure Access soluti…

‘The selling of an election’: how private firms compromised midterms security  The GuardianGeorgia’s voting machines and online registration were almost entirely managed by private companies, prompting security concerns.

Avast Launches New Router Security Service with Wind Tre  PRNewswireREDWOOD CITY, Calif. and LONDON, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security products, today announced the roll-out …

Pompeo, Yi, Meet in Bangkok After Incremental Progress in Trade Talks  BloombergChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the importance of cooperation with the U.S. following talks with Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, one day after the …

What a new North Korean MLRS could mean for regional security  NK NewsEarly Thursday morning, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) confirmed details about the North Korean weapons test that took place the previous day.

Afghanistan security forces’ strength at lowest level since 2015, US watchdog says  Stars and StripesKABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s military and police forces’ strength numbers have fallen to the lowest level they’ve been since 2015, when…

Google’s Titan Security Keys are now available to G Suite users  The Next WebGoogle has just announced several updates to its enterprise cloud platform with an aim to improve users, data, and app security. The new enhancements were …

South Korea warns Japan that removing Seoul from its preferential list could affect security cooperation  CNBCSouth Korea’s foreign minister warned on Thursday that if Japan removes South Korea from its list of countries with minimum trade re…

Israel ‘being led instead of leading’ in West Bank, ex-security official laments  The Times of IsraelFormer Defense Ministry settlements adviser says cabinet approval of 700 homes for Palestinians a positive carrot, must be followed by stick …

Spokane Public Schools’ new security chief resigns after abuse claims surface  The Spokesman-ReviewThe man recently hired to oversee all security issues for more than 30000 students who attend Spokane Public Schools resigned Wednesday after h…

South Korea warns removing Japan’s white list would affect security cooperation: minister  Reuters AfricaSouth Korea’s foreign minister warned on Thursday that if Japan removes South Korea from its list of countries with minimum trade restric…

Security Upgrades At Harrison County Courthouse Bid Out  Wheeling IntelligencerThe front entrance to the Harrison County Courthouse has been closed since shortly after an attempt on a local judge’s life in mid-August 2017. An overhaul to.

Security camera catches deadly Hendersonville fight  WLOSNews 13 has obtained exclusive video of a deadly shooting last month in Hendersonville. WLOS. Hendersonville police said James Franklin Stepp III, 48, …

Mississippi Valley Fair increases security for the 100th anniversary  KWQC-TV6Celebrating the 100th year of the Mississippi Valley Fair, and they’ve stepped up their security for the big year.

Security experts preach safety after robberies at banks  NewsChannel5.comPolice lights flashed outside a US Bank in Antioch on Tuesday night, as officers investigates the second attempted armed robbery in six days.

Democratic debate offers first look at candidates’ Afghanistan, national security plans  Military TimesThe crowded field of presidential hopefuls largely backed withdrawal from the nearly 18-year-old conflict and blasted the president for err…

Smart security camera alerts North Phoenix homeowner to burglary  FOX 10 News PhoenixPHOENIX (FOX 10) — A homeowner got a big surprise as he watches his home being burglarized, right from his phone. Now, he’s hoping someone watching …

US Homeland Security discusses asylum agreement in Guatemala  Washington PostThe acting head of the U.S. Homeland Security Department is holding discussions behind closed doors in Guatemala on an agreement that would force many …

Ex-Cisco security expert wins settlement in whistleblower case  MarketWatchA computer security expert won a rare payout in a whistleblower lawsuit he filed against Cisco Systems Inc. almost a decade ago, after he reported critical…

Security A Major Concern At Bay Area Festivals In Wake Of Gilroy Mass Shooting  CBS San FranciscoSAN JOSE (KPIX) – The Bay Area summer festival season is in full swing, and in the wake of the Gilroy mass shooting, security is a major concern….

Watchdog denies Democrat White House security clearance probe request  AxiosThe Trump administration’s intelligence watchdog rejected Senate Democrats’ request to investigate the White House’s handling of security clearances for …

FOX13 investigates security measures in place during deadly Southaven Walmart shooting  FOX13 MemphisIt is unclear what layer of security happened to be in place at Walmart before a deadly shooting happened.

New Security Fences Going Up At Mansfield Juvenile Center To Minimize Escapes  KFSM 5NewsonlineARKANSAS (KFSM) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced the addition of extra security to a juvenile detention center after dozens of…

UN Security Council to meet on North Korea  DW (English)The UN Security Council will meet Thursday behind closed doors at the request of the United Kingdom, France and Germany to discuss recent North Korean …

Security A Major Concern On Eve Of Santa Clara County Fair Opening  CBS San FranciscoIn the wake of the Gilroy mass shooting, security is a major concern on the eve of the Santa Clara County Fair opening. Wilson Walker reports on what is bein…

Security is priority for Santa Clara County Fair following Gilroy shooting  KRON4Obviously security is of top most concern and law enforcement as well as air management have revisited their security plans since the Gilroy tragedy.

Rational Security: The ‘You Too Can Be the DNI!’ Edition  LawfarePresident Trump said he will nominate a junior congressman and prominent Mueller critic as the next director of national intelligence. CIA Director Gina Haspel …

Newest Spokane Public Schools security chief resigns after anonymous tip  KREM.comSPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Public School’s newest security chief resigned just 16 days after he started work due to allegations related to a personal …

Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds [Update]  The Next Web(UPDATE 2nd August, 2019: Digital Trends, the publication behind this story, has stepped back from its original claim. Now it says the bike they stole in 6…

Spokane Schools security director resigns amid ‘serious allegations’  KXLY SpokaneThe man in charge of the safety of 30 thousand kids in Spokane Public Schools resigned on Wednesday amid serious allegations against him.

EFF at Vegas Security Week  EFFEFF is back this year at Vegas Security Week, sometimes affectionately known as Hacker Summer Camp. Stop by our booths at BSides, Black Hat, and DEF …

Google discovers major security exploits — for Apple!?  KomandoWith competition so fierce between major technology companies, it can seem strange to imagine them ever working together under any context. While this isn’t …

Google Cloud Debuts New Security Capabilities  Dark ReadingUpdates include Advanced Protection Program for the enterprise and general availability of password vaulted apps in Cloud Identity and G Suite.

Google Cloud Debuts New Security Capabilities  Dark ReadingUpdates include Advanced Protection Program for the enterprise and general availability of password vaulted apps in Cloud Identity and G Suite.

Google makes Advanced Protection Program broadly available, launches Titan Security Keys internationally  VentureBeatGoogle announced a slew of security-related enhancements headed to Google Cloud Platform, including AI-informed anomoly detec…

Google makes Advanced Protection Program broadly available, launches Titan Security Keys internationally  VentureBeatGoogle announced a slew of security-related enhancements headed to Google Cloud Platform, including AI-informed anomoly detec…

Google: High-risk G Suite users now get same advanced security we use in-house  ZDNetYou might never need to change your password again if you’re part of the G Suite Advanced Protection Program.

Watchdog rejects senators’ request to probe security clearances of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump  The WeekThe inspector general of the intelligence community notified four top Senate Democrats on Wednesday that he cannot launch an investigat…

Homeland Security issues warning about hacking risk for small planes  ABC15 ArizonaPhysical hacking of airplane electrical systems is a realistic possibility that could bring down aircraft, the Department of Homeland Security warned Tuesday.

Grassley supports ‘greater security’ in elections, but doesn’t want to federalize process  The GazetteCEDAR RAPIDS — Sen. Chuck Grassley is supportive of legislation to improve election security, but the Iowa Republican doesn’t want to federa…

Lake County Fair Steps Up Security After California Shooting  NBC ChicagoBeginning this weekend, 80 acres of games, rides, and run will be under the watchful eye of Lake County Sheriff’s deputies as the Lake County Fair gets …

Lake County Evaluates Security Ahead of Fair  NBC ChicagoThe Lake County Fair kicks off this weekend, and officials are stepping up their security protocols ahead of the event. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford has the story.

Watchdog tells Democrats he can’t probe White House security clearances until Trump asks  NBC NewsWASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s intelligence watchdog has declined a request from four top Senate Democrats to investigate how the White…

Google’s Plans for Chrome Extensions Won’t Really Help Security  EFFNote: Sam Jadali, the author of the DataSpii report referenced in this blog post, is an EFF Coders’ Rights client. However, the information about DataSpii in this …

Business share concerns, security increase since uptick in downtown shootings  KEYE TV CBS AustinThe Austin Police Department is investigating another shooting in the downtown area, which happened on Tuesday night on E 7th Street near Sabine …

Business share concerns, security increase since uptick in downtown shootings  KEYE TV CBS AustinThe Austin Police Department is investigating another shooting in the downtown area, which happened on Tuesday night on E 7th Street near Sabine …

Residents of senior apartments say elevator is stuck, security lacking  WREG NewsChannel 3MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents at a high-rise apartment tower for fixed-income seniors say they’re stuck without a working elevator, and complaints to …

US Security Token Platform Adds New Policies to Comply with FinCEN  CointelegraphSecurity tokens platform TokenSoft has officially launched Know Your Business support in order to comply with new regulations recently introduced by FinCEN.

Mike Huckabee: ‘Election security’ bill is just Democrats playing political games  USA TODAYRussians did not change the outcome of 2016 election. Robert Mueller’s testimony did not assert otherwise, writes former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Mike Huckabee: ‘Election security’ bill is just Democrats playing political games  USA TODAYRussians did not change the outcome of 2016 election. Robert Mueller’s testimony did not assert otherwise, writes former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds  The Next WebVanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done …

I-Team: Investigating explosive claims about Hopkins Airport security  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandCLEVELAND- The FOX 8 I-Team is investigating alarming claims about your security at Hopkins Airport outlined in a letter from the former head of se…

More security officers on patrol at Mississippi Valley Fair this year  WQAD MolineAbout 40 more security officers will be on patrol at the Mississippi Valley Fair over the weekend.

Gilroy Shooting Raises Anxieties About Security At Outside Lands  SFistA natural reaction in the hours and days after Sunday’s shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, especially if one has tickets to Outside Lands a week from Friday, …

Group voices concerns on election security  KSFYProtesters let their voices be heard at Senator John Thune’s office in Sioux Falls.

Newly revealed abuse allegations force Spokane Public School’s security chief to resign  KHQ Right NowSPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane Public Schools’ newly-hired director of security, transportation and risk management has resigned after being confr…

Unisys’ focus on cyber security causes shares to rise 17%  The Philadelphia InquirerUnisys Corp. on Wednesday reported that second-quarter 2019 revenue grew 12.9% year over year to $753.8 million, and shares rose more than 17% on the …

Madison County Schools implementing high-tech security system that can flag unsafe visitors in seconds  WHNT News 19MADISON COUNTY, Ala. – The Madison County Board of Education is investigating in some serious security for their schools. It’s…

Funds for Military Pensions, Afghan Security Forces Among Those Being Diverted for Border Wall  The Wall Street JournalMilitary officials have identified a series of military programs, including war fighting and retirement funds, that will be…

Funds for Military Pensions, Afghan Security Forces Among Those Being Diverted for Border Wall  The Wall Street JournalMilitary officials have identified a series of military programs including war fighting and retirement funds that will be c…

‘Moscow Mitch’ Puts McConnell on Defense Over Election Security  BloombergSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s rare display of defensiveness and anger this week after refusing to consider election-security legislation illustrates the …

Can a more accessible voting machine also bolster U.S. election security?  The Architect’s NewspaperThe Architect’s Newspaper is the most authoritative voice on architecture and design in the United States.

5G security enhancements take aim at emerging threats  FierceWireless5G Americas, along with project leaders from AT&T and Cisco, released a white paper Wednesday detailing 5G security threats, enhancements, and standards …

Safety Group Says A 50-Cent ‘Kill Switch’ Curbs Security Risk Of Hackable Cars  ForbesAutomakers are layering new vehicles with a range of web-enabled features, from remote engine starts or turning on the AC via a smartphone to over-the-air ….

Albemarle Schools hopeful to implement security measures by 2023  CBS19 NewsAlbemarle County Public Schools are hoping to implement new security measures at all of its schools by 2023.

PHOTOS: Security Checkpoint Expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Construction Update 7/31/19  wdwnt.comThe latest update on the many changes taking place at the entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the Security Checkpoint Ex…

New security measures greet Clark-Pleasant students on first day  FOX 59 IndianapolisJOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. — A new school year comes with new safety and security measures as Clark-Pleasant Community School students head back to class …

Hotel ZaZa security was outside room when woman was killed, arrest warrant shows  WFAA.comThe woman killed at an Uptown hotel Monday night could be heard screaming inside a room while security guards waited for busy Dallas police officers to …

Reporter Update: John Shumway on Airport Security Signs  CBS PittsburghPittsburgh International Airport has a new display that estimates how long you’ll have to wait in line for the TSA. John Shumway has the preview of his full report …

Federal grant will fund Austin Straubel security improvements  Fox11online.comASHWAUBENON (WLUK) — Visitors of Austin Straubel International Airport will soon see some security improvements. The Green Bay-area airport received $1.

OnePlus 7 Pro gets August 2019 security patch before Pixels  Android CentralOnePlus is known for its strong update game, but this time it’s going a step further by giving the OnePlus 7 pro the August 2019 security patch before Google’s …