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Mt. Vernon council approves security camera and building demolition plan  WSIL TVMT. VERNON (WSIL) — Mt. Vernon leaders hope new views will help keep communities safer. The city council approved a plan Monday night to install 25 …

Expert: Invest in security for school safety | News  TribDem.comGood working relationships between school administrators and law enforcement officers are “absolutely critical” in preventing violent incidents at schools, …

Crypto and Security Token Exchange INX to Raise $130 Million in Landmark IPO  CoinDeskINX Limited, a crypto exchange startup, plans to raise up to $129.5 million through an IPO, in the first security token sale registered with the U.S. Securi…

Local security company tries to help deter vandalism, gets death threats  KDRVMEDFORD, Ore– The Jackson County Republican Office has been damaged twice in 6 weeks. A local security company wants to help deter anymore from …

Local security company gets death threats for helping political office  KDRVLocal security company gets death threats for helping political office.

Chicago witness targeted by El Chapo cartel hustled to secure location  WABC-TVCHICAGO — Behind a curtain of secrecy and security, U.S. prison officials have moved a top Sinaloa cartel operative who was targeted for a “head splitting” by …

Chicago witness targeted by El Chapo cartel hustled to secure location  WLS-TVBehind a curtain of secrecy and security, U.S. prison officials have moved a top Sinaloa cartel operative who was targeted for a “head splitting” by lieutenants of …

Google resets Nest Cam auto recording integration with Nest Protect, Secure  9to5GoogleLast week, Google removed the ability to disable the status light on Nest Cams to ensure end-user privacy. A Nest Cam recording reset…

Packers beef up security with $5.5 million in offseason renovations  Fox11online.comGREEN BAY (WLUK) — There were a lot of changes at 1265 Lombardi Avenue this offseason, and they went beyond the players and coaches on the field.

iPhone Alert: Apple Accidentally Introduced A Critical Security Vulnerability In New iOS 12.4  ForbesAtherton Research’s Principal Analyst and Futurist Jeb Su explains the criticality of the security vulnerability that Apple introduced in iOS…

iPhone Alert: Apple Accidentally Introduced A Critical Security Vulnerability In New iOS 12.4  ForbesAtherton Research’s Principal Analyst and Futurist Jeb Su explains the criticality of the security vulnerability that Apple introduced in iOS…

‘They don’t respect our security measures’: Large alligator scales fence at Florida naval air station  USA TODAYA video shared by a Florida television station shows an alligator climbing over a fence at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

Joyce brings Homeland Security official to Bedford Co. school safety forum  WJAC JohnstownBEDFORD, Pa. (WJAC) – U. S. Rep. John Joyce, from Pennsylvania’s 13th District, held a school safety forum Monday in Bedford. School district …

Novi to hold seminar on security in houses of worship  WDIV ClickOnDetroitNovi officials are holding a seminar regarding security in houses of worship in Novi.

Data Regs and Facebook Fines: Dragging Us Toward Better Security  Datanami“Be like Facebook.” That was the rallying cry in the early days of the big data boom, when companies were striving to monetize as much data as possible, and …

Waterbury Police Want People to Register Security Cameras  NBC ConnecticutWaterbury police want resident to register their home security cameras with the hope of being able to use video from them in the event of a crime.

Security camera helps catch intruder | Police  Grand Haven TribuneA 38-year-old man was arrested following a chase after he was observed on a security camera entering a Blendon Township home Monday morning.

Civil Society Workers Run Afoul of Tanzania Security Officials in Sign of Increasing Clampdown  VOA NewsAfrican civil society campaigners attending a conference in Tanzania were questioned and warned over the weekend, in what human rights act…

Franklin County High School amps up school security  WDBJ7FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – Franklin County High School has added two school resource officers thanks to grants worth over $42,000 from the Franklin …

Kentucky State Fair Tightens Security After Shooter Scare  89.3 WFPL News LouisvilleA new policy will require minors to bring an adult with them if they’re going to the Kentucky State Fair at night. The policy, announced through a press relea…

Afghanistan Ambassador To U.S. Discusses U.S. Security Talks With The Taliban  NPRNPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan’s ambassador to the U.S., about the latest attack in her country and U.S. security talks with the …

Whitmer Names Former Homeland Security Official To Lead Michigan On Immigration  News/Talk 94.9 WSJMFrom the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a former U.S. homeland security official to oversee the state’s e…

Entrances to 7 Roanoke City schools enhanced with new security  WSETROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The entrance to seven schools now have new security enhancements to better regulate who goes in and out of the schools.

Entrances to 7 Roanoke City schools enhanced with new security  WSETROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The entrance to seven schools now have new security enhancements to better regulate who goes in and out of the schools.

Windows 7 machines prompt new election security worries  GCN.comAs states are phasing out their paperless voting machines, they face another fundamental security hurdle. Many electronic pollbooks, voter registration systems …

Enhanced security measures at Roanoke City public schools this school year  WFXRtv.comWhen students go back to school in Roanoke City on August 20th, there will be some different security features at many of the schools. At Lucy Addison Middl…

What can we do about public-sector security breaches?  GCN.comIsolation stops hackers at the point of entry and provides security teams with the time and information they need to analyze the real threats they’re facing.

Dana White: Security wanted to remove Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 241  Yahoo Sports(Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube)UFC president Dana White talks about how security wanted to remove Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal from…

How to assign network security groups in Azure using PowerShell  TechGenixAzure network security groups are essential to protect the traffic in any subnet within a virtual network. Here’s more on this important security feature.

Report: Man threatened to shoot MUSC security officers, “especially the black ones”  ABC NEWS 4Public Safety officers arrested Tony Alan Gilson, 49, in connection to threatening calls made to MUSC early Saturday morning. Officers say they res…

WATCH: Airport Security Worker Fired for Handing Passenger a Note That Said ‘You Ugly!!!’  PEOPLE.comOne airport employee brought a whole new meaning to bad customer *service*. A June incident captured by security cameras shows a Greater Roch…

Jewish organizations seek state funds to upgrade security  WESTERNMASSNEWS.comBOSTON (AP) — Jewish organizations in Massachusetts are seeking state grants for security upgrades such as advanced surveillance cameras, cement …

Investigating cyber-security at U.S. Central Command  FOX 13 News, Tampa BayWhile the college admissions scandal exposed students getting undue help on their exams, FOX 13 started hearing and investigating claims of a different kind of …

2020 election security to face same vulnerabilities as in 2016  TechTargetElection security in 2020 might be improved over 2016 or may be just as fraught, depending on who you asked at the Voting Village at DEF CON 27, with local …

Dayton mayor given extra security after dust-up with Trump  Washington ExaminerPolice detectives were reportedly assigned to guard the mayor of Dayton, Ohio, after President Trump tweeted about her and she responded by calling him a …

Winklevoss’ Gemini Crypto Exchange Hires New Chief Security Officer  CointelegraphThe Gemini platform, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has hired a new chief security officer with cybersecurity experience.

Kentucky State Fair announces new security policy regarding minors  WDRBLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Starting Wednesday, Aug. 21, anyone under the age of 18 entering the Kentucky State Fair after 6 p.m. will have to be accompanied …

Angola’s Path Forward for Security and Economic Development: Weapons Management and Humanitarian Demining  Africanews EnglishAngola greatly benefitted from the 2002 peace agreement ending its 27-year civil war, but the remaining poor security…

Jones County School District finds new event security  WDAMThe Jones County School District has found a new avenue to provide security for events outside of school hours, like Friday night football games.

Airport security worker fired after giving traveler ‘You Ugly’ note  GOODNeil Strassner was just passing through airport security, something he does on a weekly basis as part of his job. That’s when a contract airport security employee …

Pelosi’s deputy backs Trump impeachment inquiry, cites ‘grave national security concerns’  Fox NewsAssistant Speaker of the House Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., became the highest ranking Democrat in the House to support moving forward with impeachme…

Commissioners OK security measures for firefighter training center  Tahlequah Daily PressThe Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved during an Aug. 19 meeting quotes for the Tahlequah Fire Department’s installation of a fence and an …

ABA White Paper Highlights Pros and Cons of Security Ratings  ABA Banking JournalWith several providers now offering security ratings—also known as risk scores or risk ratings—as a way to measure an organization’s level of cybersecurity, …

Biarritz G7: Protests, ‘unprecedented’ security — and restricted beach access  EuronewsHolidays in Biarritz during the G7? Expect protests, armed police and restricted beach access.

Google Nest Security Cam Bugs Allow Device Takeover  ThreatpostEight vulnerabilities would allow a range of attacker activities, including taking the Nest camera offline, sniffing out network information and device hijacking.

China exploiting holes in US bankruptcy system to acquire national security technology  Washington ExaminerWhen lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems experienced financial trouble, it did what many struggling companies do to stay aflo…

Security guard for CNN’s April Ryan reportedly facing charges over incident with reporter  Fox NewsThe security guard of CNN political analyst April Ryan will apparently face criminal charges after he was captured on video appearing to violen…

Dayton mayor assigned extra security following verbal spat with Trump | TheHill  The HillDayton, Ohio, Mayor Nan Whaley (D) was reportedly assigned an around-the-clock security detail after she and President Trump traded barbs in the aftermat…

Sara Netanyahu Reportedly Restrained by Her Own Security After Storming Cockpit to Demand Respect  The Daily BeastSara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is reported to have been restrained by her own security d…

Security Guard Accused of Shooting 2 at Nightclub Arrested  U.S. News & World ReportJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities in Mississippi have arrested a security guard accused of shooting two patrons at the nightclub where he works.

Airport Security Guard Fired for Slipping Note that Said “You Ugly” to Passenger  Rare.usWATCH: Airport Security Worker Fired for Handing Passenger a Note That Said ‘You Ugly!!!’  PEOPLE.comAirport security worker fired after giving…

MUSC increased security after patient made racist threat to campus officers  Charleston Post CourierA man escorted out of the Medical University of South Carolina’s emergency department early Saturday allegedly called back and threatened to a…

Two arrested in connection with security guard murder at High Score on Edgewood Avenue Arcade  ActionNewsJax.comThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have arrested Dewayne Flowers Jr., 30, and Anthony Ansley, 23, in connection with the killing of…

Two arrests made after security guard killed during robbery on the Westside  FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXXThe second suspect was identified by a distinguishing tattoo on his neck and was arrested on Saturday.

2 charged with murder in shooting of arcade security guard  WJXT News4JAX Two men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of an adult arcade security guard last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

Deloitte and Splunk Provide Automated Security …  Dark ReadingCapability is designed to enable clients to more effectively detect, defend and respond to critical cyber threats.

Rite Aid tightens payment processing and security  Chain Store AgeThe drugstore chain is deploying a new payment platform across its stores and e-commerce site. Rite Aid has selected Bank of America Merchant Services to be …

Merrill talks election security in visit to Westport  Westport NewsWESTPORT — With election season well on its way, the Secretary of the State Denise Merrill stopped in Westport to discuss election security and voter …

Why a deal with the Taliban won’t erase security threats  CNNCNN’s Samantha Vinograd looks at potential US national security threats from Afghanistan, China, and Iran.

VLC Media Player 3.0.8 Released with 13 Security Fixes  BleepingComputerVideoLan has released VLC Media Player 3.0.8 and it is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This release fixed 13 security vulnerabilities as well as …

Mid-City Security District votes to reduce homeowners’ fees – Mid-City Messenger  Mid-City MessengerMost Mid-City homeowners will contend with higher property tax bills for 2020, but at least those in the Mid-City Security District will get a…

Town’s new public toilets come with anti-sex security measures  UPI NewsA Welsh town said the new public toilets set to be installed in a local park will feature security measures aimed at discouraging sexual activities.

Hotel security requires vigilant attention  Hotel ManagementCourts may hold hotels with an “extensive history of criminal activity” more liable for crimes that take place on their property, Photo credit: welcomia / iStock …

Security spending up for governor, dignitaries  Tallahassee.comThe total for the fiscal year that ended June 30 is a $1 million jump from the previous year, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement report shows.

Mitigating security risks: we speak to Huawei US security chief  TechRadarHuawei USA’s CSO Andy Purdy shares his thoughts on how governments can better mitigate risk.

Chad declares state of emergency in 3 regions due to security problems  NasdaqN’DJAMENA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Chad’sCouncil of Ministers on Monday declared a state of emergency in three provinces amid fighting between rival ethnic …

Blockchain is not a magic bullet for security. Can we trust it?  World Economic ForumBlockchain’s ability to circumvent trust issues with intermediaries has been praised. But it still rests on technology with underlying vulnerabilities.

Doorbell security cam leads to Ottawa Co. burglar’s arrest  WOODTV.comDeputies say the homeowner noticed an unfamiliar vehicle and person on his property via his doorbell camera, which he just installed his past weekend.

New security camera alerts homeowner to break-in  WXMI FOX 17 West MichiganBLENDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A homeowner in Ottawa County says his new security camera helped catch a criminal in it’s first full day of operation. Nicholas …

New security camera alerts homeowner to break-in  WXMI FOX 17 West MichiganBLENDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A homeowner in Ottawa County says his new security camera helped catch a criminal in it’s first full day of operation. Nicholas …

Chad declares state of emergency in three regions due to security problems  EuronewsN’DJAMENA (Reuters) – Chad’s Council of Ministers on Monday declared a state of emergency in three provinces amid fighting between rival ethnic groups, …

Chad declares state of emergency in three regions due to security problems  Reuters UKChad’s Council of Ministers on Monday declared a state of emergency in three provinces amid fighting between rival ethnic groups, a government spokesman …

This Is America: Dayton, Ohio, Mayor Had Security Increased After Public Fallout With Trump  The RootDayton Mayor Nan Whaley hold a press conference to update the media about the mass shooting on August 05, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. Photo: Scott …

NFL head coach job security rankings: How safe is Matt Nagy?  Bears WireChicago Bears coach Matt Nagy had a fantastic first season in Chicago, but how safe is he moving forward?

Cofense is providing security awareness training to CNA  Technical.lyThe partnership comes as part of CNA CyberPrep, the latest addition to CNA’s suite of cyber liability insurance products designed to help companies take a …

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: August 10–16  Council on Foreign RelationsThis update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from August 10 to 16, 2019.

Researchers Develop Cloud-Vetting System to Bolster Mobile App Security  MeriTalkResearchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and Ohio State University, with National Science Foundation (NSF) funding, developed an automated system …

Pakistan decries cross-border fire as Kashmir security eases  Stars and StripesPakistan said Indian troops fired across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, killing two civilians and wounding another, as some security …

Travelers find long lines at Minneapolis St. Paul airport after security changes  St. Paul Pioneer PressMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport apologized Monday after a chaotic morning for passengers trying to navigate changes in the conf…

Bingen: Security Clearances Reduced by Half  MeriTalkPrinciple Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for intelligence Kari Bingen, has sad that the security clearance backlog has been cut in half after a high point of …

Zimbabwe deploys security forces over banned Bulawayo march  Aljazeera.comRally was called by opposition Movement for Democratic Change as it looks to rally support against President Mnangagwa.

Rome district among thousands of schools hit by security breach  Rome SentinelA security breach of an online educational data platform has involved thousands of schools nationally, including the Rome school district among them. Rome …

Cyber bullying on the rise, local school partners with Homeland Security  KGBT-TVAs school starts, students as young as elementary school are going to class with cell phones – and internet access. That means there’s a chance cyber bullies …

Why one PC developer turned down the security of Epic’s exclusivity offer  Ars TechnicaAnd what the move says about the state of the Epic Games Store.

Why one PC developer turned down the security of Epic’s exclusivity offer  Ars TechnicaAnd what the move says about the state of the Epic Games Store.

Cloud-based app backends – a rat’s nest of mobile phone security vulnerabilities  DiginomicaMobile phones are a ripe new target for sophisticated hacking by criminals and nation-states according to multiple researchers.

Security Federal Corporation Announces Increase in Cash Dividend  GlobeNewswireAIKEN, S.C., Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Security Federal Corporation, parent company of Security Federal Bank, announced that a quarterly …

McLennan County Police: Man arrested, charged after dragging security guard from vehicle to resist arrest Lisette  KXXV News Channel 25WACO, TX — A man was arrested and charged after he dragged an off-duty TSTC officer from his car after he s…

Tough Love: Debunking Myths about DevOps & Security  Dark ReadingIt’s time to move past trivial ‘shift left’ conceptions of DevSecOps and take a hard look at how security work actually gets accomplished.

Walk Agroecological Paths Toward Food Security  ResilienceThe report set out pathways of agroecology for responding to the looming food crisis, and that’s what I want to emphasize to encourage readers.

‘KNOB’ security flaw dicks with Bluetooth encryption keys  The INQUIRERCYBERSECURITY RESEARCHERS have uncovered a flaw found a flaw that affects pretty much every device that uses the Bluetooth wireless connectivity …

5 Mobile Payment Security Concerns to Consider  PaymentsJournalAre mobile payments secure? This question emerged to every mind when online shopping and mobile payment came in the market. The flexibility and …

Security will soon be a basic need: Rajeev Samanta of Tyco India  Economic TimesSecurity is the need of the day for not only large companies, government institutions but also for small establishments and even households. Deployment of …

Act Now to Celebrate the U.N. Women, Peace and Security Agenda in 2020  Just SecurityIt’s time to take a hardline approach on the exclusion of women from peace processes, starting with the opening of the U.N. General Assembly next month.

The Rise of “Bulletproof” Residential Networks  Krebs on SecurityCybercrooks increasingly are anonymizing their malicious traffic by routing it through residential broadband and wireless data connections. Traditionally, those …

Effective U.S. Grand Strategy Includes Harnessing Diverse Educational Institutions  Just SecurityLegislation and other action can help build a vibrant, diverse national security workforce that is adaptive in countering emerging global threats.

Social media threat prompts extra security on Bridgeport ISD campuses  FOX 4 NewsThere will be extra police officers Monday around school campuses in Bridgeport, northwest of Fort Worth.

First day of security line changes at MSP Airport causes confusion  Minnesota Public Radio NewsA change in security checkpoint configuration got off to a rough start at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Monday. Screening lines an…

Here are the best ways to secure important financial documents  CNBCLet’s face it, when it comes to storing important financial documents, a shoe box under your bed doesn’t really cut it. Estate-planning documents — such as wills, …

Here are the best ways to secure important financial documents  CNBCLet’s face it, when it comes to storing important financial documents, a shoe box under your bed doesn’t really cut it. Estate-planning documents — such as wills, …