Security Tips

Is security on your holiday shopping list? It should be.  DigitalCommerce360Bad bots, credential stuffing and denial of *service* attacks are among the security threats retailers can expect to face during the busy holiday season. Here are …

Mali: Supporting Growth in the Face of Security Challenges  International Monetary FundMali faces an intense security crisis dating back to 2012 that has long-lasting economic and humanitarian impacts. To help strengthen the resiliency of the…

Homeland Security To Begin Testing New Drone  Fronteras: The Changing America DeskThe federal Homeland Security Department will begin testing a small drone to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border.The department recently awarded a San Diego …

Security Pros and ‘Black Hats’ Agree on Most …  Dark ReadingMalicious actors look for accounts that are springboards to other systems, according to nearly 300 attendees of Black Hat USA.

Officials to use extra security measures for Pompeo’s Landon Lecture  Manhattan MercuryAttendees of U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo’s Landon Lecture on Friday will have to deal with extra security measures.

Unionized Nexon staff rally for job security amid company-wide reorganization  GamasutraOver 600 unionized Nexon employees in South Korea demonstrated this week following project cancellations and studio closures made by the company over.

South Elgin village security cameras, access systems to get $172,000 upgrade; security cameras in parks a poss  Chicago TribuneSouth Elgin village board trustees have approved an approximately $172,000 overhaul of the village’s security camer…

Mattis turns up heat on climate change deniers, pushes for more federal action on ‘national security issue’  Fox NewsFormer Defense Secretary James Mattis had a message for climate change skeptics on Thursday, warning that it was a “national …

Mayor refused security support, claims state wanted too much money The mayor of Tepalcatepec, Michoacán, repeatedly  Mexico News DailyThe mayor of Tepalcatepec, Michoacán, repeatedly refused offers of security support from the state, accordin…

Homeland Security shifts deportation decisions on sick immigrants to ICE  Center for Public IntegrityMultiple lawsuits have stalled many Trump administration moves to decrease legal immigration and strip away temporary legal status protecting…

Zelensky discusses security, energy support for Ukraine with U.S. Senators Johnson, Murphy  UNIANUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with U.S. Senators Ronald Johnson and Christopher Murphy in Kyiv the issues of U.S. support for …

Judge Holds Secret Hearing After Flynn Lobs Wild-Eyed Claims Against Gov’t  TPMA federal judge on Thursday held a secret hearing in former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s case, where only Flynn’s side — and not the prosecutors …

“Security First” Initiatives Overcoming Supply Chain Cyber Challenges, Officials Say  MeriTalkFederal and Defense officials spoke at today’s Billington Cybersecurity Summit about procurement cybersecurity challenges they face and the initiati…

US nixes Security Council statement that fails to condemn Hezbollah  The Times of IsraelWashington rejects text that puts terror group and Israel on equal footing following exchanges of fire along border, diplomatic sources say.

Trump Admin, Pelosi Trade Jabs Over Decision to Move FEMA Funds to Secure the Border: 5 Things to Know  Independent Journal ReviewPresident Donald Trump’s administration and top Democrats have been trading barbs over the president’s decision …

A project aims to help ISPs mind their routing security manners  Ars TechnicaMANRS Observatory gives a peek inside security issues of Internet routing.

Kentucky’s first school security marshal says state ‘can’t fail’ to protect students  WDRBHis job description is to make sure Kentucky’s children are safe in school. It is a daunting task, but one Ben Wilcox says he relishes.

Security Guards Picket Commissionaires Hamilton  GlobeNewswireHAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Security guards at federal government buildings in Hamilton, Ontario have commenced an …

Exploring Network Security (+8 Ways to Protect Your Network)  G2There are many elements that go into network security, and they’re all important to ensure that your network isn’t able to be breached by hackers. Learn more …

Andy Puzder: Walmart should add security to its stores if it’s going to ban open carry  Fox NewsFormer CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder defended Walmart’s decision to ban customers from carrying firearms in their stores, but suggested they hir…

US blocks UN Security Council statement on Israel: source  Yahoo NewsThe United States has blocked a UN Security Council statement on tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, rejecting any criticism of Israel and forcing the text to …

Hackers Hit Twitter C.E.O. Jack Dorsey in a ‘SIM Swap.’ You’re at Risk, Too  The New York TimesSAN FRANCISCO — When hackers took over the Twitter account of Twitter’s chief executive, Jack Dorsey, last week, they used an increasingly common a…

Poll: Immigration, border security and gun violence most important issues facing Texas  KEYE TV CBS AustinFollowing a pair of mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa, a new poll found a notable increase in the share of Texans who said that gun c…

Poll: Immigration, border security and gun violence most important issues facing Texas  KEYE TV CBS AustinFollowing a pair of mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa, a new poll found a notable increase in the share of Texans who said that gun c…

York County districts shoulder burden as security costs become ‘new normal’  York DispatchOur mission is to teach kids,” said York Suburban Superintendent Timothy Williams. “The reality is, we’re tasked with doing much more than that.”

Couple wounded in El Paso shooting sues Walmart for lack of security  ABC NewsA Texas couple who was injured in the Aug. 3 El Paso shooting that killed 22 people has sued Walmart alleging that the company failed to provide adequate …

Vulnerability round-up: Mozilla, Cisco and Samba issue security updates  SC MagazineMozilla, Cisco and Samba developmers yesterday issued security updates for their respective products, fixing a multitude of software vulnerabilities.

Blue Dog Democrats urge action on election security | TheHill  The HillThe leaders of the House Blue Dog Coalition and the House Blue Dog Task Force on National Security on Thursday sent a letter to House and Senate leaders …

Hackers Hit Twitter C.E.O. Jack Dorsey in a ‘SIM Swap.’ You’re at Risk, Too.  The New York TimesHackers have been targeting regular people and celebrities with the attack. Last week, it was used to hijack the Twitter account of Twitter’s C.E….

Alabama high schools tackle football game security  AL.comWhen the Clarke County Bulldogs arrive to Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile for their game with Lillie B. Williamson High School on Friday, fans will encounter a …

Facebook’s lead EU regulator is asking questions about its latest security fail  TechCrunchFacebook’s lead data protection regulator in Europe has confirmed it’s put questions to the company about a major security breach that we reported on y…

Palo Alto Networks Building Out IoT Security Portfolio  ChannelnomicsPalo Alto Networks is gaining increasingly important Internet of Things (IoT) security capabilities with its planned $75 million acquisition of start-up Zingbox, …

Stillwater police: Homeland Security search warrants resulted in several undocumented immigrant adults being detained, taken into custody  KFOR Oklahoma CitySTILLWATER, Okla. – Stillwater police are addressing federal raids that happened at t…

Trustwave Positioned as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Managed Security Services in Canada  Yahoo FinanceReport Recognizes Trustwave Attributes Benefitting Canadian Enterprises Including Global Threat Visibility, Localized Security Operation…

Bulls player preview: Arcidiacono brings ball security, hustle  NBCSports.comRyan Arcidiacono went from fourth on the depth chart to leading the Bulls in games played last season. What does he have in store after signing a three-year …

Getting Started With ‘Smart’ Security (Part II)  Above the LawEd. note: This is the second article in a two-part series about artificial intelligence, its potential impact on how organizations approach security, and the …

New security measures in place this season at TDECU Stadium  Houston Chronicle Houston will implement new security measures for all home football games this season. Along with a clear bag policy, fans attending games at TDECU Stadium …

Formerly Abused Rescue Dog Now the Star of Homeland Security’s ‘Beagle Brigade’  PEOPLE.comMurray helps keep dangerous diseases and invasive pests out of the U.S. by sniffing out smuggled produce and meat at an Atlanta airport.

Huge Android Security Flaw Revealed: What to Do Now  Tom’s GuideGoogle was told of a serious security flaw in Android six months ago, but hasn’t fixed it yet.

Smart Grid Security: Are We Up for the Challenge?  Transmission & Distribution WorldFine-grained security solutions designed specifically for distinct network applications may be needed to protect electric infrastructure.

Android security flaw: More than 1bn phones could be hacked with single text message  The IndependentA major security flaw with Android mobile operating system has left over a billion Samsung, Huawei, LG and Sony smartphones vulnerable to cyb…

Information security and warfare metaphors: a toxic mix made in hell  Boing BoingI once found myself staying in a small hotel with a “State Department” family whose members clearly all worked for some kind of three letter agency (the family …

Global firm acquires local security provider | 2019-09-05 | Grand Rapids Business Journal  grbj.comA local security company has been acquired by a larger company in the same industry. Allied Universal recently acquired Midstate Security in Wy…

Trump to take money from Puerto Rico’s recovery to fund border wall  Vox.comA National Guard readiness center in Puerto Rico. A hazardous material storage building on a US military base in Germany. A training facility for special …

Iceland can barely believe Pence’s security detail  New York Post US Vice President Mike Pence’s arrival in Iceland with military jets and armed personnel set eyes popping Wednesday in a nation consistently ranked as the …

Basic passwords like 123456 still used despite warnings – cyber security expert  Irish ExaminerEasy-to-guess passwords like 123456 remain in use despite repeated warnings, according to a senior UK cyber security chief. Chris Ensor, deputy dir…

The Work Diary of Parisa Tabriz, Google’s ‘Security Princess’  The New York TimesWhen you oversee a web browser used by a billion people, you eat a lot of cereal for dinner.

A Security Flaw Lets Hackers Control Traffic on Android Smart Phones, Researcher Says  Digital TransactionsCyber threat intelligence provider Check Point Research disclosed this week what it says is a flaw in some Android smart phones that en…

Home security cameras: New crime-fighting tool, but is it a privacy concern?  WSB AtlantaThe goal of the new partnership is to have another resource to track down criminals.

Trump takes $89 million from Seawolf security project for border wall  NavyTimes.comBANGOR, Wash. — The Defense Department is diverting funding for an $89 million pier project at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor to help build $3.6 billion in …

Track the Trackers: GPS Devices Fail Security Tests  BankInfoSecurity.comA widely used brand of GPS location-tracking devices – for keeping tabs on children, elderly relatives and pets – have security flaws that could allow anyone with.

Facebook, Google Meet With National Security Officials About 2020 Election  NPRThe California conference with the FBI, as well as U.S. intelligence and security officials, reflected a new consensus about the need to prepare against attacks …

Excaliber security guard faces charges of sexually assaulting guests  Las Vegas Review-JournalAn Excalibur security guard faces felony sexual assault charges after being accused of groping two women while at work in August, according to an ar…

Excalibur security guard faces charges of sexually assaulting guests  Las Vegas Review-JournalAn Excalibur security guard faces felony sexual assault charges after being accused of groping two women while at work in August, according to an ar…

Revolutionary Color Code Security Technology and Payment Solutions by Starcave Global get the $3 Million Investment Nod from LDJ Cayman Fund  PRNewswireNEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The current centralized structure of the payment a…

The future of airport security? What happens in Vegas might show up at a TSA checkpoint near you  USA TODAYLAS VEGAS — The TSA body scanner in the basement of McCarran International Airport looks unfinished, two large panels facing each other…

The future of airport security? What happens in Vegas might show up at a TSA checkpoint near you  USA TODAYLAS VEGAS — The TSA body scanner in the basement of McCarran International Airport looks unfinished, two large panels facing each other…

Fireblocks security platform expands coverage to 20 crypto exchanges  Yahoo FinanceFireblocks is now offering its traders more coverage across the crypto industry, adding five new exchanges to its roster, bringing the total number of exchange…

Federal intelligence officials meet tech firms at Facebook to discuss election security  CBS NewsMembers of the intelligence community met Wednesday at Facebook with representatives from several major technology and social media companies to …

MPD Chief discusses increased security for high school games  FOX10 NewsMOBIEL, Ala. (WALA) — You can expect to see metal detectors, more police officers and new bag rules at all Mobile County high school football games.

As homeowners find new uses for security cameras, checking the law should be first step  Seattle TimesEnterprising homeowners are no longer using security cameras and video doorbells simply to spot criminal activity track deliveries. They’re …

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 05 September 2019  MSSP AlertEach business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

Raspberry Pi blasted into space, sends back video of Earth  Naked SecurityAre you one of the 20 million people out there who own a Raspberry Pi? Actually, let’s be careful with our numbers here, and ask if you own one or more of the …

Security guard trapped under own van, murder trial hears  BBC NewsA murder trial has heard evidence that a security guard was trapped under his own van at a site where he was working. Scott Pearson denies murdering security …

SANS to Host Cyber Security Training Event in Austin, Texas  PRNewswireBETHESDA, Md., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — SANS Institute, the global leader in cyber security training and certifications, today announced SANS Austin …

Flagstaff schools close for day to resolve cyber security issue  KTAR.comClasses were canceled at all Flagstaff schools Thursday so administrators could get to the bottom of what they said was a cyber security issue.

It’s Not Healthy to Confuse Compliance with Security  Dark ReadingHealthcare organizations should be alarmed by the frequency and severity of cyberattacks. Don’t assume you’re safe from them just because you’re …

Jungle Disk Enhances Cybersecurity Suite with Security Awareness Training  Business WireJungle Disk today announced that it has added cybersecurity awareness training to its Complete Cybersecurity Suite providing small businesses access t.

Fireblocks security platform expands coverage to 20 crypto exchanges  DecryptFireblocks is now offering its traders more coverage across the crypto industry, adding five new exchanges to its roster.

Food security in the US improves for another year – AEI  American Enterprise InstituteView related *content*: Economics, Housing Finance, Poverty Studies. Each September, the federal government releases statistics that offer a robust profile …

Food security in the US improves for another year – AEI  American Enterprise InstituteView related *content*: Economics, Housing Finance, Poverty Studies. Each September, the federal government releases statistics that offer a robust profile …

Ghani Accepts Afghan Security Chief’s Resignation, Vows ‘Zero Tolerance For Civilian Casualties’  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyPresident Ashraf Ghani says he has “regretfully” accepted the resignation of the head of Afghanistan’s main inte…

3 Critical Security Conversations  BankInfoSecurity.comThe cloud, artificial intelligence, and security as a *service* – these are the three critical conversations that security leaders need to be having with their.

Author of record-setting IoT botnets pleads guilty  Naked SecurityKenneth Currin Schuchman pled guilty to creating botnets including Satori & a DDoS-for-hire *service*, & to hacking more than 800K devices.

More security at Pueblo South High Thursday following possible school threat  KKTV 11 NewsStudents and faculty at Pueblo’s South High School will see increased security on campus Thursday.

Vermont reviewing security after Montpelier shooter scare  WCAXThe state of Vermont is reviewing security procedures in state buildings after a lockdown that followed a report of a person with a gun entering a Montpelier …

Trump national security adviser discusses Greenland economic ties with ambassador to Denmark | TheHill  The HillPresident Trump’s national security adviser on Thursday said that he discussed increasing economic ties with Greenland during a me…

Car crash into house, fight captured on security camera  WTVMSurveillance camera shows a high-speed crash that caves in a home just before another driver pulls out one of the victims and attacks.

Car crash into house, fight captured on security camera  WWBT NBC12 NewsSurveillance camera shows a high-speed crash that caves in a home just before another driver pulls out one of the victims and attacks.

Flagstaff Unified School District Classes Canceled Because of Cyber Security Issue  KNAU Arizona Public RadioFlagstaff Unified School District students have the day off today.

Awake Security adds adversarial model to security platform  TechTargetAwake Security has updated its security platform in an effort to better enable organizations to identify attackers. New features include an adversarial model, …

Varonis Reveals Modern Hacker Tricks and Highlights Data-Centric Security at Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2019  NasdaqNEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2019– Varonis Systems, Inc., a pioneer in data security and analytics, announces its event…

Podcast: How secure is your favorite smart home device?  Stacey on IoTThis week’s show has good news for smart device buyers concerned about security. We discuss a new research effort called Your Things that tracks the security …

US Energy Department Funds Trial of Factom Blockchain to Secure Power Grid  CoinDeskFactom, one of the earliest companies to pitch blockchains to enterprises, is participating in a U.S. government-funded trial of the technology to protect the…

Internet of things security: Dyn veterans join Minim executive team  The Union LeaderThis story is embargoed for online use until 9 a.m. Thursday. MANCHESTER — The Dyn sign atop a Millyard building is long gone, replaced by that of a tech …

LRAD® Corporation Announces New $1.1 Million Homeland Security Order from Southeast Asia  GlobeNewswireSAN DIEGO, Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), a global leader in critical communication systems, today ann…

Distrust, Staffing and Funding Shortages Imperil Election Security  GovExec.comThe federal government has made improvements since 2016, but ultimately, it may not be enough.

These Incidents Raise New Questions about the Security & Operability of the Banking System in Mexico  WOLF STREETFor seven hours on Friday, three of Mexico’s four biggest banks, BBVA, Citibanamex and Banorte, suffered payment system failures …

Open Source Is Poised To Have A Greater Impact On Security  ForbesThat status quo is likely to change in a significant manner for two reasons.

Agitator Eric Brandt Threatening Words About Judges In Denver Prompt Increased Security  CBS DenverSecurity for Denver judges was recently stepped up after an area activist live-streamed a rant urging “the random shooting of judges… execute t…

Web/Mobile App Security: What’s ‘Good Enough?’  BankInfoSecurity.comHow do organizations know if their app and network security is sufficient to protect them from data breaches – or if their defenses are even working? Paul Dant …

US blocks UN Security Council statement on Israel-Hezbollah violence  The Times of IsraelDiplomatic sources say Washington twice rejected text drawn up by France because it failed to specifically condemn Iran-backed terror group.

Security pros doubt officials can enact effective security laws  ComputerWeekly.comElected officials cannot be trusted to enact effective cyber security legislation and social media firms should be subject to strict privacy regulation, accord…

Justice for All: Lester Holt spends 2 nights at maximum security prison  Today.comFor NBC News’ new series taking an eye-opening look at the nation’s criminal justice system, Lester Holt spent two nights at Louisiana State Penitentiary, also …

How to Improve Security in the Workplace  Small Business TrendsWorkplace security should be a top priority whether you’re a CEO, a supervisor, or the business owner. Here are 5 workplace security tips to get started.

Tide Foundation aims to boost password security  ComputerWeekly.comThe Tide Foundation has announced a security mechanism for encryption that the non-profit organisation claims makes passwords 140,000 times more difficult …

Diosa Gentlemen’s Club security guard shot twice outside business in north Houston | abc13.com  KTRK-TVSecurity guard shot twice by customer at Diosa Gentlemen’s Club on Rankin in north Houston.

A Chinese APT is now going after Pulse Secure and Fortinet VPN servers  ZDNetSecurity researchers spot Chinese state-sponsored hackers going after high-end enterprise VPN servers.

Why the 2020 Campaigns Are Still Soft Targets for Hackers  The AtlanticIt’s the eve of Election Day 2020, and political reporters have just received an incendiary email. Donald Trump’s campaign has sent out grainy cellphone footage …

Israeli Security Tech on US-Mexican Border Threatens Nation’s Civil Liberties  The Real News NetworkThe ACLU’s Jay Stanley says that the Border Patrol’s repurposing of surveillance technology and drones could open doors that put our liberty a…