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Turkey: Food Security and Agriculture Sector (Jan – June 2019) – Turkey  ReliefWebNARRATIVE. During the period January to June 2019, Food Security and Agriculture (FSA) sector partners continued to address food and agriculture needs …

Appleton Valley Transit Center increases security in aftermath of deadly shooting  Fox11online.comAPPLETON (WLUK) –A rarity many have called it and such a devastating deviation from the norm. “We never want to go down that road again but, yo…

The Climate Crisis, Biodiversity, and Food Security Puzzle  Natural Resources Defense CouncilThe UN has issued a new report on the puzzle we must work out to combat climate change, secure food supplies, and avoid the extinction of more than a…

GOP group targets McConnell over election security bills in new ad | TheHill  The HillA Republican group is ramping up pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to take up election security legislation ahead of 2020.

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 8/8/19 (Galaxy’s Edge Previews, Security Checkpoint Expansion Now Open, New Merchandise, ETC.)  wdwnt.comToday’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report brings us a look at Galaxy’s Edge entrance operations, the new sec…

WhatsApp security flaws can fake messages from you, and there’s no fix  9to5MacWhatsApp security flaws revealed by security researchers at this year’s Black Hat conference would allow someone to fake messages from you …

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Oregon  Center For American ProgressAuthors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of our products. We chose to capitalize “Black” in order to ref…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Minnesota  Center For American ProgressClick here to view other state fact sheets in this series. Authors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many o…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Maine  Center For American ProgressLawmakers in Maine must do better to ensure all women and families have quality reproductive health care, safe workplaces, equal representation in …

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Illinois  Center For American ProgressClick here to view other state fact sheets in this series. Authors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Louisiana  Center For American ProgressClick here to view other state fact sheets in this series. Authors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many o…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in California  Center For American ProgressAuthors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of our products. We chose to capitalize “Black” in order to…

Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Alabama  Center For American ProgressAuthors’ note: CAP uses “Black” and “African American” interchangeably throughout many of our products. We chose to capitalize “Black” in order to re…

Windows 10 security: Microsoft dismissed RDP flaw until it saw Hyper-V was affected  ZDNetMicrosoft details a nasty and apparently completely unexpected side-effect of using RDP in its Hyper-V virtualization software.

Slow Your Roll Before Disclosing a Security Incident  Dark ReadingTransparency rules, but taking the right amount of time to figure out what happened will go a long way toward setting the record straight.

Security bod uncovers ‘severe’ zero-day flaw Steam’s Windows client  The INQUIRERA SECURITY BOFFIN claims to have uncovered a “severe” zero-day vulnerability in the Windows client of the Steam gaming *service*. The vulnerability lies within …

CYBER SECURITY EVOLVES INTO CYBER RESILIENCE  GlobeNewswireKATY, TX, Aug. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –. Information breaches—either from outside hackers or from internal mistakes—are fast becoming the new …

World food security increasingly at risk due to ‘unprecedented’ climate change impact, new UN report warns  UN NewsMore than 500 million people today live in areas affected by erosion linked to climate change, the UN warned on Thursday, befor…

Rebuilding Trust After Cybersecurity Lapses  Security TodayTrust is a business fundamental, and cybersecurity lapses can rattle the trust of important constituencies. Customers avoid buying from companies they don’t …

Inside Centennial South, the maximum security prison Colorado could soon reopen  The Colorado IndependentIf you’ve driven U.S. 50 between Colorado Springs and Cañon City, you may have seen this building. Centennial South in Cañon City on June…

The Early Edition: August 8, 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 …

Microsoft recognizes top-tier security researchers at Black Hat 2019  The Daily SwigYuki Chen named vulnerability disclosure MVP. At Black Hat USA this week, Microsoft named Yuki Chen as its Most Valuable Security Researcher for 2018-19.

Leadership Shift: Accountability, Equity, Security Top Priorities for School Board  Loudoun NowEven in the middle of summer, three months before voters head to the polls, the Nov. 5 election of the Loudoun County School Board is shaping up as…

FISMA Requirements: How They Relate To Firmware Security  ISBuzz NewsFISMA provides federal agencies significant leeway when determining the security controls required for compliance. Each agency is responsible for determining …

Kyrgyz security forces launch second raid on ex-president’s house: website  KFGO NewsALMATY (Reuters) – Kyrgyz security forces have launched a second raid on the house of former president Almazbek Atambayev, independent news website …

Critical UC Security Questions to Ask Your Vendors  No JitterDon’t expect to get simple answers to these complex security questions, but you still need to ask.

Mayor Barlow announces downtown security camera project | Oswego County | nny360.com  NNY360OSWEGO – Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced the creation of a network of security cameras throughout downtown Oswego to prevent vandalism and offer …

Black Hat keynote: Why security culture needs to change  CSO OnlineDino Dai Zovi tells Black Hat audience to embrace a culture where security is everyone’s job and risks are shared. Automation with feedback loops also key to …

Additional security cameras to be located on Railroad Avenue, Grangebel Park  Riverhead News ReviewThe Riverhead Town Board voted Tuesday to spend $36000 from a Community Benefit Agreement with a solar energy company to install security camer…

11 new state privacy and security laws explained: Is your business ready?  CSO OnlineStates from Maine to California have recently enacted privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and data breach notification laws. Let’s break down what each of…

Why Jair Bolsonaro’s new security policy endangers the lives of black and marginalized women  Open DemocracyBrazil’s new gun legislation and measure package for public security threaten to increase gun deaths and police violence, particularly…

City targets school security | Local News  The Harvell gazetteMayor James Fiorentini, Superintendent Margaret Marotta and police are drawing up a plan for better school security after a Haverhill High summer school …

Russian Security Agencies ‘Secretly’ Shut Moscow’s Mobile Internet To Control Protestors: Report  ForbesRussian authorities ordered operators to cut access to mobile data services during last weekend’s opposition protest, the first documented…

Security Video Shows Actor Danny Trejo Running To Help After Rollover Accident Traps Woman, Child In SUV  CBS Los AngelesActor Danny Trejo saves 5-year-old child with help from bystander Monica Jackson after a violent crash causes an SUV to r…

Security Video Shows Actor Danny Trejo Running To Help After Rollover Accident Traps Woman, Child In SUV  CBS Los AngelesActor Danny Trejo saves 5-year-old child with help from bystander Monica Jackson after a violent crash causes an SUV to r…

EU TO AWARD SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION €2M FUNDING FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT  GlobeNewswireEU TO AWARD SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION €2M FUNDING FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT The funding will accelerate PrivX® …

Hundreds of migrant workers flee Kashmir amid security lockdown  The Japan TimesJAMMU, INDIA – Hit by a complete security lockdown in Kashmir, hundreds of poor migrant workers have begun fleeing the Himalayan region to return to their …

A More Secure Space Weapons System Starts with Cyber  SpaceNewsAs modern weapons systems become more automated and connected, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats: attacks on IP addresses, radio frequency …

Which are the most capable breach prevention systems?  Help Net SecurityNSS Labs released its Analysis of Breach Prevention Systems (BPS) – solution suites, involving endpoint, network, sandbox, cloud, and other integrated.

Walmart hires extra security for Nogales store, amid weekend shootings  KVOA Tucson NewsYour browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video.

Security work lingers at KWHS  KeysNews.comMonroe County teachers returned to their classrooms on Wednesday, a week ahead of their students. But at a first-day faculty meeting, Key West High School …

Las Cruces rejects federal border security grant  KRWGLAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Las Cruces has rejected a grant of more than $48000 that supports cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agents …

Huntsville Walmart orders Lot Cops for parking lot security  WHNT News 19HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Some new yellow trailers are turning heads outside Walmart on University Drive. There’s some new technology that aims to give people a …

Security camera thief in Vegas valley caught on camera  KTNV Las VegasYou don’t always get a clear shot of a crook’s face. But in a video shared by one of the residents in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley, a brazen thief …

Mike Burgess named as new ASIO Director-General of Security  ZDNetFrom Telstra chief information security officer to Director-General of Security at Australia’s intelligence organisation in less than three years.

County manager pitches millions of dollars in security upgrades  WSOC CharlotteMecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio pitched millions of dollars in security enhancements the week after back-to-back mass shootings.

Pullman School District ramps up elementary school security  KXLY SpokaneAdministrators at the Pullman School district say tragedies at schools across the country have forced them to confront the fact that they need to be ready for …

De Blasio tells Hannity he supports ‘border security, not walls’: ‘There’s no invasion’  Fox NewsNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told Sean Hannity he supports border security but not the way President Trump views it.

New Mexico to issue contract for security master plan  KRQE News 13SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico is close to hiring a private firm to develop a security master plan for state government buildings in Santa Fe. General …

Man sues security company after son’s fatal shooting in Las Vegas  Las Vegas Review-JournalA father is suing a security company after one of its employees was convicted of murdering his son in a 2017 shooting at a condo complex pool in east L…

New Mexico to issue contract for security master plan  KRQE News 13SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico is close to hiring a private firm to develop a security master plan for state government buildings in Santa Fe. General …

Pompeo talks maritime security, Iran with Saudi crown prince  Yahoo NewsUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed maritime security, Iran and Yemen with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on …

Sparrow to Showcase its Application Security On-premise Solutions and Innovative Security Cloud Services at Black Hat USA  PRNewswireLAS VEGAS, Aug 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Sparrow Co. Ltd., leading application security and quality software so…

Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report  CoinDeskIn the wake of lower cryptocurrency prices, ghost mining hackers are turning to metadata seizures. In a report issued today, cybersecurity firm Carbon Black say…

BlackBerry Introduces Cloud-Based Intelligent Security Solution  MSSP AlertBlackBerry Intelligent Security, leveraging some Cylance technologies, is a cloud-based solution that uses AI to provide mobile endpoint protection in zero-trust …

BCSD working to improve bus service, safety, and security in schools  WCBD News 2BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)— As schools across the Lowcountry prepare to open their doors, The Berkeley County School District says they’re working …

Local school district in Southeast Georgia hardening security with new entry requirements  ActionNewsJax.comSchools in Georgia have added an extra layer of security.

Size and security key to Samsung’s latest smartphones  Sky NewsThe Note 10 and Note 10+ follow Apple and Google by going wireless and ditching the headphone jack.

Homeland Security Secretary, Senator McSally To Visit Yuma Border Patrol Thursday  KAWCThe Secretary of Homeland Security is scheduled to be in Yuma on Thursday. He’ll be joined by U.S. Senator Martha McSally.

Pete Buttigieg declares gun violence, white nationalism ‘national security’ crisis  Florida PoliticsThree miles from Pulse, with Parkland’s Mayor in the wings, and the sounds of gunshots of Dayton and El Paso still ringing in America’s ears, …

Broadcom Acquires Symantec Enterprise Security Business, Not Norton LifeLock  ChannelE2EBroadcom is acquiring Symantec’s enterprise security business for $10.7 billion in cash, the chip and cybersecurity companies confirmed today. The deal do…

South Korean Crypto Exchange Signs With Security Companies to Lock Down Tokens  CoinDeskCoinone has signed deals with CertiK and Xangle to improve security and enhance disclosure, according to an announcement from the company. The number …

Rational Security: The ‘It’s the Terrorism, Stupid’ Edition  LawfareA series of shootings renews the discussion and debate around domestic terrorism. The U.S.-China trade war raises big questions about America’s role as a …

Security company creates Active Shooter Elimination Teams in wake of mass shootings  WSLS 10In the wake of more mass shootings at places people go every day, a local security company is developing innovative strategies to keep you safe.

NYPD Amps Up Times Square Security Day After Panic  NBC New YorkThere were more officers in Times Square on Wednesday in an effort to calm fears of people who were rattled by the video of running crowds there Tuesday …

Researchers Discovered a Big Security Flaw In This Important Microsoft Product  FortuneResearchers have found a big security hole in some popular ]Microsoft[/hotlink] software that they speculate could have impacted the company’s Azure cloud …

Township of Maplewood, NJ Provides Media Notification of Data Security Incident  PRNewswireMAPLEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 7, 2019 The Police Department to the Township of Maplewood, NJ (“Maplewood Township”) is providing notice of suspicious activity …

Major new security flaw found in Intel chips  KomandoYour PC may be at risk. A new flaw in Intel chips can grant backdoor access to personal data like passwords and private conversations. Here’s what you need …

Who Owns Your Wireless Service? Crooks Do.  Krebs on SecurityIncessantly annoying and fraudulent robocalls. Corrupt wireless company employees taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to unlock and hijack …

As shooter awaits sentencing, WMC moves ahead with security upgrades  Casper Star-Tribune OnlineAs the man who opened fire inside of Wyoming Medical Center in March awaits sentencing, the state’s largest hospital is moving ahead with a swath …

Security detail stepped up outside NRA president’s home following mass shootings  WSB AtlantaWe stopped by Carolyn Meadows’ east Cobb County home Wednesday and saw a Cobb County patrol car parked in front of it.

Mass shootings push the L.A. County Fair to upgrade security  Los Angeles TimesIn wake of mass shootings, expect security to be increased at Los Angeles County Fair this year.

What’s being done to secure Richmond’s government buildings in wake of Virginia Beach mass shooting?  8NewsThe tragedy at the municipal center in Virginia Beach has led to an increase in calls for security in the City of Richmond’s government…

Leaked Boeing code points to potential 787 Dreamliner security risks: Report  Fox BusinessBoeing denies claims made by a security researcher that a hacker could potentially access its aircraft systems.

Goochland County Schools shares update on security enhancements over summer  8NewsGoochland County Public Schools said it has updated security heading into the new year.

Ravens and Orioles to boost stadium security after mass shootings  Yahoo SportsDays after a pair mass shootings rocked the country to its core, the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles are going to see heightened security at their …

Postal Service Watchdog Finds New Vulnerability During Security Audit  NextgovThe inspector general warned exposure could “have a serious negative impact to the Postal *Service* brand.”

Sears to close at Security Square Mall  Fox BaltimoreWOODLAWN, Md. (WBFF) – Sears is set to close at Security Square Mall, the latest Sears location in the area to shut down. The company announced it would be …

Extra security measures taken for Harrison, WV, probable cause hearing  WV NewsCLARKSBURG — Extra security measures were taken Wednesday for the probable cause hearing of a 27-year-old Bridgeport man, Harrison Sheriff Robert …

White House dismissed Homeland Security push to focus more on domestic terrorism: report | TheHill  The HillThe White House repeatedly rejected Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to increase focus on domestic terrorism, CNN repor…

Body cameras inside jails raise security and privacy questions  Minnesota Public Radio NewsSheriffs’ offices are slowly equipping deputies with body-worn cameras. But use of the recording devices in jails creates special dilemmas.

Security preparations at the NYS Fair  WSYRWe are just two weeks away from the New York State Fair and there is a lot of work being done at the fairgrounds to prepare and security is at the top of mind for …

6 Email Security Best Practices to Keep Your Business Safe in 2019 – Hashed Out by The SSL Store™  Hashed Out by The SSL Store™When we were kids, many of us were taught by family or teachers not to talk to strangers. Yet, somehow, in the virt…

Ravens will have enhanced security outside stadium after mass shootings  NBCSports.comThe Ravens host the Jaguars this week in the preseason opener, and security will be increased in the aftermath of Saturday’s mass shootings in El Paso and …

Hackers Can Break Into an iPhone Just by Sending a Text  WIREDWhen you think about how hackers could break into your smartphone, you probably imagine it would start with clicking a malicious link in a text, downloading a …

Star-Spangled Spectacular is tonight; Expect increased security  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandCLEVELAND– Thousands are expected to head downtown Cleveland Wednesday night with lawn chairs and blankets for a post Fourth of July extravaganza.

County homeland security director axed following on-duty car accident, county official says  nwitimes.comCROWN POINT — The Lake County Board of Commissioners has approved the firing of the leader of the county’s homeland security agency follo…

Although threat in Eagle Pass not credible, police step up security  WOAISocial media reports of a possible threat at an Eagle Pass Walmart have been debunked as fake, but police are still searching for who made them. According to …

Although threat in Eagle Pass not credible, police step up security  FOX 29Social media reports of a possible threat at an Eagle Pass Walmart have been debunked as fake, but police are still searching for who made them. According to …

Times Square Panic: Theater Owners Follow NYPD Security Protocols But Shaken ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Attendees Describe Chaos  DeadlineBroadway’s theater owners say the Times Square panic and its spillover into some theaters last night was ha…

CIT, Public Safety, and Homeland Security Host Regional UAS Public Safety Workshop in Hampton Roads  GlobeNewswireHerndon, VA, Aug. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The second in a series of Statewide Regional Public Safety UAS workshops was held…

Homeland Security battled with White House to make domestic terror a higher priority, report says  ABC Action NewsWhite House officials rebuffed efforts by their colleagues at the Department of Homeland Security for more than a year to make c…

Walmart relocating employees, exploring changes to security  cbs4local.comWalmart spokesman Randy Hargrove said two employees were injured during the shooting at an El Paso Walmart, but they are expected to make full recoveries.

Your security team is probably an infuriating obstacle – but it doesn’t have to be this way  TechCrunchSecurity is empty, meaningless theater — or, at least, that’s the lesson taught to most employees of most large companies. Security is your…

New security checkpoints installed at some Hillsborough County schools  ABC Action NewsSome of the oldest and most historic schools in Hillsborough County got a much-needed security upgrade to keep students safe.

Can burglars jam your wireless security system?  CNETJamming attacks are possible — but are they plausible? And what are home security providers doing to help protect against them?

Residents concerned about constant flooding in Security-Widefield neighborhood  KRDOPeople who live on Security Boulevard in Security-Widefield say the street floods every time there’s heavy rain.

Extra security provided for dismissal at Cheatham Co. school after threat  WKRN News 2CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Cheatham County Schools says extra security was provided for one of their schools after a threat earlier in the day.

Pelosi: ‘Democrats Are Moving Prayerfully…to Address the National and Personal Security Threat of White Supremacy’  CNSNews.com(CNSNews.com) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) sent a “dear colleague” letter to fellow House Democrats tod…

A Boeing Code Leak Exposes Security Flaws Deep in a 787’s Guts  WIREDLate one night last September, security researcher Ruben Santamarta sat in his home office in Madrid and partook in some creative googling, searching for …