Security

Readers respond: Bulletproof backpacks are false security  OregonLive.comI’m having a hard time wrapping my head around recent news reports about a nearly 300 percent increase in sales of back-to-school bulletproof backpacks …

Data Security And Privacy Matter Most to Online Shoppers Globally, Survey Shows  Digital TransactionsShoppers around the world value privacy and security most when buying online, and are most likely to abandon a shopping cart simply because t…

Google’s bug bounty bid to make big Android apps more secure  Security BoulevardGoogle wants Android users to feel that its platform is secure, and knows that people’s confidence can be shaken when the media is full of headlines of the latest…

Experts share their (mostly) hassle-free security tips  EngadgetIt seems like every day another big corporation discloses a breach. Equifax, Capital One, Marriot, and a whole host of other companies have leaked the personal …

South Coatesville deliberates security measures for Borough Hall  LancasterOnlineThe national concern for the safety of public spaces has reached South Coatesville as council decided Aug. 27 to explore options to improve security at Borough …

Michael Flynn asks judge to find Mueller prosecutors in contempt for ‘malevolent conduct’  Washington PostThe claim could derail sentencing for President Trump’s former national security adviser, who pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying t…

Heightened security at United ISD high school today as school receives tip of shooting  Laredo Morning TimesLate yesterday, United Independent School District received a tip regarding an alleged shooting that was to occur Friday at United Hig…

Google’s report on massive iPhone security flaw doubles as dig against Apple’s privacy stance  CNBCIt’s still unclear how many people may have been affected by the issues, though Google estimates it may be in the thousands.

High security expected at Labor Day weekend events  KIRO SeattleIt will be busy Labor Day weekend across Puget Sound. Not only is the Washington State Fair opening its gates in Puyallup, but both Bumbershoot and PAX …

Airport warns of possible delays at security checkpoint  KOLDTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – Passengers flying out of Tucson on Friday morning, Aug. 30, should plan for long lines at the security checkpoints for the A …

Cybersecurity Ecosystems Necessary to Ensure Tech Security  Ward’s AutoAI comes with security risks that need to be addressed to ensure safety and security.

Apple Answers Google Claim That iPhones Have Potential Massive Security Breach  DeadlineGoogle reveals major iPhone security flaws that let websites hack phones  The VergeGoogle discovers major iPhone security flaw that affected tho…

UGA invests $2 million in lighting and security enhancements  Red and BlackUGA is investing about $2 million over the next two years in lighting and security improvements aimed at improving safety.

Assam bulks up security forces as Indian state prepares to make millions stateless  The TelegraphA huge influx of Indian security forces was ordered into the north-eastern state of Assam ahead of a national register of citizens that could lea…

Company behind Foxit PDF Reader announces security breach  ZDNetFoxit Software said hackers breached website accounts and stole user information.

Local Law Enforcement, Ring Try to Quell Security Camera User Privacy Concerns  Rivard ReportRing revealed on Wednesday that it partners with more than 400 law enforcement agencies to help them ask Ring device users for video footage.

This Week In Security: VPN Gateways, Attacks In The Wild, VLC, And An IP Address Caper  HackadayWe’ll start with more Black Hat/DEFCON news. [Meh Chang] and [Orange Tsai] from Devcore took a look at Fortinet and Pulse Secure devices, and foun…

Notice of Payment Card Security Incident  PRNewswireKANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC (Russell Stover) recently became aware of a data security incident …

18 new security cameras installed in San Francisco’s Chinatown  KRON4SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Eighteen new security cameras are now working along Stockton Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown. City leaders announced …

Murder of Chechen dissident: suspect linked to Russian security services  The GuardianA suspect arrested last week over the killing of a Chechen dissident in Berlin was carrying a passport whose number linked him to Russian security services,…

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 30 August 2019  MSSP AlertEach business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

Jefferson City Best Buy heightens security after burglary  ABC17News.comThe Jefferson City Best Buy heightened security after a Thursday morning burglary.

DNC Will Recommend Against Virtual Caucus Plans Due To Security Concerns  TPMDemocrats Scrap Plans For Virtual Iowa Caucus Over Security Concerns  NPRDNC planning to reject Iowa virtual caucus over security concerns  CNNDN…

DNC Will Recommend Against Virtual Caucus Plans Due To Security Concerns  TPMThe DNC plans to recommend that the state plans for virtual, telephone-based caucuses for Iowa and Nevada should be dropped over concerns about election …

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network found to have security vulnerabilities  Yahoo FinanceBitcoin’s Lightning Network, an experimental second-layer scaling solution built on top of the Bitcoin Network for quicker fund transfers, has been found to have…

Transnational Organized Crime, One Of The Greatest Threats To South America’s Security And Stability  Dialogo AmericasDiálogo spoke with Brazilian Air Force General Raul Botelho, chairman of the Brazilian Armed Forces’ Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Berlin Murder Suspect Linked to Russian State Security: Report  The Daily BeastThe man suspected of murdering a Georgian citizen in Berlin last week has been linked to Russian security services. Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, who had …

F-Secure Joins Broadband Forum to Help Shape Connected Home Security Standards  PRNewswireHELSINKI, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — F-Secure has joined Broadband Forum, the communications industry’s leading organization focused on accelerating …

DNC planning to reject Iowa virtual caucus over security concerns  CNNWashington (CNN) The Democratic National Committee is preparing to reject Iowa Democrats’ proposal that would allow virtual caucuses, injecting uncertainty …

Global Smart Grid Security Market Report 2019: Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts to 2025 – Market is Projected to Grow by US$4.8 Billion – ResearchAndMarkets.com  Yahoo FinanceThe “Smart Grid Security – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” r…

Outdated Government And Commercial Security Policies Encourage Dangerous Workarounds  ForbesProviding an isolated environment for sensitive work enables more seamless security.

Security Guard Suffers Neck Wound In Shooting Near Hollywood Metro Station  CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A gunman who shot and wounded a security guard in Hollywood is still at large Friday. The shooting happened near the Metro …

How To Choose A Secure And Reliable Virtual Private Network: 12 Tips From Tech Experts  ForbesVirtual private networks (VPNs) are among the most useful security tools consumers have access to. With the sheer amount of information gathering an…

The Early Edition: August 30, 2019  Just SecuritySignup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here. Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments …

USDA’s Homeland Security is in Farmers’ Corner  Drovers MagazineThe Office of Homeland Security protects America’s livestock from biodefense risks and animal diseases that could crush the U.S. economy.

Botnet targets set-top boxes using Android OS  Naked SecurityProduction systems aren’t supposed to have the ADB turned on, but some set-top boxes do.

USDA’s Homeland Security is in Farmers’ Corner  Agweb Powered by Farm JournalUSDA’s Homeland Security is in Farmers’ Corner by Jennifer Shike | Read more Regional News about Agriculture and Crop Production on AgWeb.

Facebook: ‘Technical error’ let strangers into Messenger Kids chats  Naked SecurityWe are “disturbed” to learn that thousands of children using Facebook’s Messenger Kids chat app were able to join group chats with strangers, senators told ……

Tighter security, new safety measures for Savannah-Chatham County Schools sports events  WJCL NewsSee the video for the new screening process and what you can and cannot bring to events.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has security vulnerabilities that could cause loss of funds  The Next WebSecurity vulnerabilities have been discovered in “various” Bitcoin Lightning Network projects that have potential to cause users to lose thei…

Suspect in Berlin killing had links to Russian state security: Der Spiegel  ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) – The suspect detained over the killing last week of a Georgian citizen in Berlin had a passport whose number linked him to Russian security …

Suspect in Berlin killing had links to Russian state security: Der Spiegel  Yahoo NewsBERLIN (Reuters) – The suspect detained over the killing last week of a Georgian citizen in Berlin had a passport whose number linked him to Russian securit…

Closing Cloud Database Security Vulnerabilities  ForbesLike with any seismic shift in an industry, we’re seeing very cloud-specific security needs and gaps that are catching organizations off guard. No one is going to …

Trump must put US security first in Afghanistan  Washington ExaminerPresident Trump deserves credit for rejecting a total withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan. But he must be cautious to avoid sacrificing hard-won …

National security depends on Congress doing its job to pass a budget on time | Opinion  Sun SentinelDuring my *service* in the U.S. Army and as Deputy National Security Advisor to the President, I worked hard to ensure our nation was prepared…

Union City Police Department Partners With Ring To Streamline Access To Security Video  CBS New YorkUNION CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Ring, a well-known doorbell camera company, has partnered with more than 400 law enforcement agencies nationwi…

Tesla Has Facepalm Moment As Hackers Defeat ‘Fixed’ Model S Security  ForbesA year ago, Tesla quickly responded to a security issue affecting Model S owners. A year on, Tesla is experiencing deja vu.

Tensions Over Kashmir Rise but India Says No Plans for War  The New York TimesNEW DELHI — With tensions rising in the disputed Kashmir region, the Indian government said Friday that it had no intention of going to war with Pakistan and …

Sayreville: More security enhancements at district schools  MyCentralJersey.comThe projects include retention vestibules and IDs for students for middle and high schoolers.

Maximizing Digital Security: 5 Things Community Banks Need to Do Now  ABA Banking JournalSPONSORED *CONTENT* FROM VELOCITY SOLUTIONS. By Albert Steed, CIO, Velocity Solutions. As our digital world evolves and our day-to-day activities …

Global Payment Security Market Analysis & Forecast 2019-2025 – ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Payment Security – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s off…

Covering Kentucky Schools rethink game-time security after scare at Frederick Douglass David Nichols 5:29  LEX18 Lexington KY NewsLEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Football on a Friday night is a high school tradition. But a scare last week at Freder…

Speedy Bomb Detection Method Could Improve Airport Security  Technology NetworksIn a comprehensive two-part paper published by the journal Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics and Forensic Science International: Synergy, a team of …

Google reveals major iPhone security flaws that let websites hack phones  The VergeMalicious websites could access files, messages, and location data.

Securities Exchange MERJ Plans ‘World’s First’ Security Token IPO  CointelegraphSeychelles-based securities exchange MERJ plans to distribute its equity to Europe using digital tokens by partnering with blockchain *service* provider …

These US cities rank higher for tech security than personal safety  CNBCThe U.S. is home to some of the most digitally secure cities in the world, yet it lags behind in other important safety measures, a new study has found.

View from Away: Check security, and constitutional rights, at northern border  Kennebec Journal & Morning SentinelAs federal border patrol efforts have intensified along the southwestern U.S. border, those activities have suffered along the 4…

Experimentation Can Help Build Better Security Partners  War on the RocksThe United States has an imperfect record building security partners, to put it charitably. Iraq is a case in point. Since 2003, the Defense Department.

A Major Google Chrome Security Flaw Was Discovered. If You Use Chrome, Update Right Now  Inc.Mac and Linux users are in just as much danger as Windows users.

These US cities rank higher for tech security than personal safety  CNBCThe U.S. is home to some of the most digitally secure cities in the world, yet it lags behind in other important safety measures, a new study has found.

Security guard shot in Hollywood near Metro station  FOX 11 Los AngelesLos Angeles police are investigating a shooting in Hollywood near a Metro station in the 5400 block of Hollywood Boulevard that left a security guard wounded.

After years of playing with fire, Geno Smith provides Seahawks with real security behind Russell Wilson  Seattle TimesWith another impressive performance Thursday night against the Raiders, Geno Smith, a seven-year veteran, has proven fully c…

iPhone Attack Shock: Google Issues 1 Billion Apple Users With Critical Security Warning  ForbesGoogle hits Apple users with ​devastating security warning on the day the iPhone 11 launch is confirmed.

CISO priorities: Implementing security from the get-go  Help Net SecurityDr. David Brumley, CEO of ForAllSecure, a Carnegie Mellon computer science professor (on leave), and part of the team that won the DARPA Cyber Grand …

First Bosnian LGBT Pride March Faces Security Problems  Balkan InsightAfter two counter-protests were announced, officials are demanding that the organisers of the first Bosnian LGTBT Pride march in Sarajevo next month pay for …

Terror threat: Security heightened at ports in Gujarat  Economic TimesBHUJ: Security has been beefed up at major ports in Gujarat and other key installations in the coastal region following intelligence inputs of possible infiltration …

1st Security Bank Announces ‘Gather the Green,’ a Community Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate New Washington Locations  PRNewswireMOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Snohomish County-based 1st Security Bank of Washington has ann…

Oxford Walmart works with OPD to increase security after shootings at other store locations  Daily MississippianOxford’s Walmart is taking preventative measures, namely increased security, to improve the safety of community members following …

Cutter Family Finances: How Do You Achieve Financial Security? … Slow and Steady  CapeNews.netAs most Cutter Family Finances followers know, I like to read. So, while on vacation last week, I was reading over some statistics that really gav…

Women in Security: “Right away I am being met with actual disbelief” – World  ReliefWebSenior women leaders in operational security discuss the innovations they’ve led, the challenges they’ve faced, and their hopes for the future of a changin…

Women in Security: “Right away I am being met with actual disbelief” – World  ReliefWebSenior women leaders in operational security discuss the innovations they’ve led, the challenges they’ve faced, and their hopes for the future of a changin…

DIGGING DEEPER: School safety grants used to beef up security  WKOWAs your kids head back to school they might notice some new safety upgrades. Hundreds of school districts received school safety grants from Wisconsin’s …

Neighbors react to Homeland Security and ATF raiding home  KFOR Oklahoma CityOKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities near Yukon gave the all-clear after a suspicious device was discovered while officials were serving a federal search warrant on …

Police: Man punches security guard outside YWCA shelter  WHIOA security guard was assaulted tonight, and reportedly knocked unconscious. Police and medics were c.

A month after Garlic Festival shooting, Monterey County fair increases security  KSBW MontereySecurity has been increased in the wake of the Gilroy Garlic Festival, but officials say most of the changes are subtle and wont be noticed by fair …

Edgewood police using doorbell security cameras to help solve crimes  KOMO NewsPolice are seeing doorbell security cameras in a new way hoping to seize on that untapped power in crime-fighting. Edgewood is the first police department in …

Former Chicago school security guard accused of sexual assault or abuse of 4 girls, aged 7 to 12  Chicago TribuneA former Chicago Public Schools security guard has been charged with criminal sexual assault or abuse of four girls, including on…

1st Security Bank Announces ‘Gather the Green,’ a Community Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate New Washington Locations  Coeur d’Alene PressMOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. – August 29, 2019 – ( Newswire.com ) Snohomish County-based 1st Security Bank of Wa.

La Vista police to launch new video doorbell security program  KETV OmahaWe’ve all seen wacky things caught on doorbell cameras. They’re everywhere. They’ve caught people stealing packages off of porches, but police want more.

County legislator calls for ethics investigation into Poloncarz security detail  WIVB.com – News 4BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– County Executive Mark Poloncarz requested round-the-clock security by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Now, a Republican …

County legislator calls for ethics investigation into Poloncarz security detail  WIVB.com – News 4BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)– County Executive Mark Poloncarz requested round-the-clock security by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Now, a Republican …

Ex-Las Vegas security guard gets up to 40 years in shootings  Las Vegas Review-JournalA former Las Vegas retail store security guard who shot at his manager after she told him to stop complaining about customers was sentenced to 16 to 40 year…

Ex-Las Vegas security guard gets up to 40 years in shootings  Las Vegas Review-JournalA former Las Vegas retail store security guard who shot at his manager after she told him to stop complaining about customers was sentenced to 16 to 40 year…

Three local school security scares reported on day unsubstantiated active shooter threat rumored to happen  4029tvOn a day when parents were already on high alert, incidents at three schools added to the fears. Earlier this week, Arkansas Sta…

Clemson University helping keep fans safe with new security features  WYFF4 GreenvilleClemson University is helping keep fans safe on game days with new security features.

Montgomery County schools highlight dozens of new security enhancements  WJLAMontgomery County Public Schools recently sent out an email highlighting dozens of security enhancements for the schools. Every school building now has a …

Montgomery County schools highlight dozens of new security enhancements  WJLAMontgomery County Public Schools recently sent out an email highlighting dozens of security enhancements for the schools. Every school building now has a …

Following violence at football games, local districts to take extra security measures  KMOV.comFollowing violence at recent high school football jamborees, several local districts announced they will taking new security measures at games and …

Wicksburg High to continue heightened security measures after threat  WDHN – DothanFirst.comThe Houston County Board of Education continues to take precaution after a threat was made against Wicksburg High School Wednesday afternoon. Although…

Wicksburg High to continue heightened security measures after threat  WDHN – DothanFirst.comThe Houston County Board of Education continues to take precaution after a threat was made against Wicksburg High School Wednesday afternoon. Although…

DoorBird releases first indoor video and audio station for its security systems  Digital TrendsBird Home Automation, a company that focuses on IP video intercom technology, has officially announced the release of their first indoor station fo…

19-year-old arrested as part of FBI national security investigation in Queens: source  PIX11 New YorkJACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens — A 19-year-old was arrested in Queens on Thursday as part of an FBI national security investigation, officials and l…

Internet Security – How Secure is Secure?  South Florida ReporterInternet security is a broad term that covers the issue of the level of security that transactions made over the internet possess. Typically, internet security refers to …

New security measure aims to cut down police response times to rural schools  WGMESKOWHEGAN (WGME) — A new security measure in Somerset County to cut down on police response times at rural schools is receiving praise from educators.

Ex CPS Security Guard Charged With Sex Assault  CBS ChicagoA former Chicago Public Schools security guard has been charged with sexually assaulting at least four girls, including his own 11-year-old niece and another …

City Manager: Security contract under review after VP’s arrest at Lowell High  Lowell SunLOWELL — The city is reviewing its contract with a security company days after the vice president of the organization was arrested outside Lowell High Sc…

City Manager: Security contract under review after VP’s arrest at Lowell High  Lowell SunLOWELL — The city is reviewing its contract with a security company days after the vice president of the organization was arrested outside Lowell High Sc…

Orioles to further extend protective netting to increase safety, security  WBAL TV BaltimoreThe Baltimore Orioles announced Thursday that they will further extend protective netting at both Oriole Park and Ed Smith Stadium at Camden Yards.

Your tax dollars funding new school bus security cameras, already catching cars illegally passing stopped buse  WBTVThose watchful eyes come in the form of new security cameras that are constantly recording. They’ve been added to all 108 coun…

Afghan security forces still worth supporting  Military TimesThe Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are the cornerstone of a durable peace, say the authors of this commentary.