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Banning Huawei Could Make U.K. Networks Less Secure, MPs Say  BloombergBarring Huawei Technologies Co. from operating in the U.K. could lower security standards and make networks less resilient to malicious attacks, according to …

Banning Huawei Could Make U.K. Networks Less Secure, MPs Say  BloombergBarring Huawei Technologies Co. from operating in the U.K. could lower security standards and make networks less resilient to malicious attacks, according to …

After meeting flap, Detroit police board may hire security  The Detroit NewsBoard chair Lisa Carter said she wants to hire a sergeant at arms after a raucous meeting where a police commissioner was arrested and taken to jail.

‘They Are Human Beings’: Homeland Security Faulted for Treatment of Migrant Children  The New York TimesWASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers accused Kevin K. McAleenan, the acting secretary of homeland security, of leading an agency with an “emp…

Change of Command ceremony held for 341st Security Forces Group  KTVHGREAT FALLS – Malmstrom Air Force Base welcomed a new commander for the 341st Security Forces Group Wednesday morning during a Change of …

New judicial center needed, officials say/Security ‘extremely inadequate,’ sheriff says  messenger-inquirerSecurity at the Morton J. Holbrook Judicial Center is “extremely inadequate,” Sheriff Keith Cain told a community priorities forum Thur…

Security cameras capture armed man attempting to break in to cars in Karns  WBIR.comA west Knox County family is warning others after their security camera caught someone trying to break in to their car.

Bay Area man charged with biting federal security guard  The Mercury NewsA man who allegedly bit a federal security guard is facing criminal charges.

Mayor Pete pays for his security, but de Blasio sticks NYC taxpayers with bill  New York Post Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to stick city taxpayers with his security bill while traveling out of state on his quixotic presidential bid, while s…

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Testifies Before House Oversight Committee  WOSUActing Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight committee as Democrats push back against Trump administration’

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Testifies Before House Oversight Committee  WOSUActing Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight committee as Democrats push back against Trump administration’

Cyber security group CrowdStrike soars after revealing strong forecast  Financial TimesCompany’s first quarterly report since IPO drives shares up 11%

House Homeland Security panel head says Trump words endanger lawmakers  ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic chairman of the House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee on Thursday called for an emergency …

House Homeland Security panel head says Trump words endanger lawmakers  ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic chairman of the House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee on Thursday called for an emergency …

Trump’s Immigration Shakeups Continue to Cause Headaches for Homeland Security Workforce  GovExec.comFrequent changes in immigration policy are causing confusion and frustration among the employees carrying them out, according to officials at…

Savannah City Council approves contract to expand security at cemeteries  WTOCSAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Savannah’s historic cemeteries are one of a kind and draw lots of visitors year after year. Because of that increasing popularity, …

Security Watch: Elon Musk’s NeuraLink Links Brains to iPhones via Bluetooth  ThreatpostTechnologist Elon Musk has unveiled a plan for embedding Bluetooth-enabled implants into a human brain, to enable disabled persons to regain motor and …

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Testifies Before House Oversight Committee  NPRActing Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight committee as Democrats push back against Trump administration’s …

How Long Does it Take to Process a Security Clearance? Q2 2019 Update  ClearanceJobsClearanceJobs is your best resource for news and information on security-cleared jobs and professionals. Learn more with our article, “How Long Does it Take …

Security and privacy concerns prompt Louisville residents to delete ‘FaceApp’  WDRBReports say 150 million people download the FaceApp and, at the same time, gave away their pictures and names to be used in any way the company sees fit.

Report: Notre Dame Security Guard Delayed Fire Response  The Daily WireThe latest report on the horrific Notre Dame fire is that a newly appointed security guard misunderstood the alert system and sent his colleagues to the wrong …

World ‘off track’ to meet most Sustainable Development Goals on hunger, food security and nutrition  UN NewsKey parts of the Global Goals agenda linked to achieving zero-hunger are “off-track”, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) s…

Internet Security: Tips To Help Keep Your Information & Bank Account Safe  WUWMFor years, we have heard warnings about hackers tapping into our personal online information. You would think advances in technology would even the playing.

Palestinians home razings near security barrier may be delayed  The Jerusalem PostOn Thursday, IDF soldiers arrived in the village to examine the buildings, sparking residents’ fear that bulldozers could arrive the next morning.

Young, scrappy, hungry: Fleck, Gophers out to prove pollsters are wrong  Star TribuneCHICAGO – Most of the Gophers’ introduction to the hit musical “Hamilton” came early on in P.J. Fleck’s tenure as coach, when he themed a week after his …

P.J. Fleck jokes that last year’s Gophers slump had him wondering about job security  Star TribuneCHICAGO — Gophers coach P.J. Fleck hinted with a smile Thursday that he thought about his job security last season. Asked in his Big Ten Media …

EXCLUSIVE: Career officials rebut claims of White House interference in security clearance process | TheHill  The HillTwo career White House security officials have testified in a closed door session with the House Oversight Committee that no…

New safety, security features coming soon to MAPS buildings  UpperMichigansSource.comComing this fall, all seven Marquette Area Public Schools will see new safety features in their buildings.

How US national security agencies hold the internet hostage  TechCrunchTeam Telecom, a shadowy US national security unit tasked with protecting America’s telecommunications systems, is delaying plans by Google, Facebook and …

Caught On Video: Man With Bat Smashes Security Cameras  CBS New YorkNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A man armed with a bat is accused of destroying several security cameras inside a Bronx building. One of them caught a glimpse …

With federal ban looming, Chinese security cameras still in use at US military bases  Washington ExaminerChinese-made surveillance cameras are still operating at U.S. military bases and facilities across the country with only a few weeks to g…

Voting By Phone Is Easy. But Is It Secure?  HuffPostNext year, Democrats in two states can caucus using their phones.

Dane County Fair addresses security measures – WISC  Channel3000.com – WISC-TV3Fair season is officially in full-swing across south-central Wisconsin, and it’s Dane County’s turn. Christina Lorey reports.

BHA will consider concerns over CCTV security weaknesses at Kempton Park  The GuardianThe British Horseracing Authority said it will consider security concerns over Kempton Park’s security cameras after beta-blocker found on Crowned Eagle.

FaceApp’s ties to Russia has Democrats concerned about privacy, national security  cleveland.com”Even though the core R&D team is located in Russia, the user data is not transferred to Russia,” the company behind the viral app FaceApp said in…

Gov. Brown to sign Kaylee’s Law Thursday, implementing campus security changes  KTVLBEND, Ore. – The family of Kaylee Sawyer, a 23-year-old who was brutally murdered by a Central Oregon Community College security guard in 2016, …

iOS 13: Here are the new security and privacy features you might’ve missed  TechCrunchIn just a few weeks Apple’s new iOS 13, the thirteenth major iteration of its popular iPhone software, will be out — along with new iPhones and a new iPad ….

Pepper Pike bills Trump campaign for July 12 security  cleveland.comPEPPER PIKE, Ohio — The city will be billing President Donald Trump’s campaign $1,260 after the president’s recent visit to Northeast Ohio. Trump attended a …

Will Maximum Security Rebound in Haskell?  America’s Best RacingThe Grade 1, $1 million TVG.com Haskell Invitational Stakes features Maximum Security, the first-place finisher of the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by …

Will Maximum Security Rebound in Haskell?  America’s Best RacingThe Grade 1, $1 million TVG.com Haskell Invitational Stakes features Maximum Security, the first-place finisher of the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by …

Google will now pay bigger rewards for discovering Chrome security bugs  TechCrunchBug hunting can be a lucrative gig. Depending on the company, a serious bug reported through the proper channels can earn whoever found it first tens of …

Democrats call for increased security after ‘send her back’ chants | TheHill  The HillLawmakers on Thursday expressed alarm over the threats toward freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) after a crowd at President Trump’s rally the night before …

Cyber security: Half of Manx people risk being hacked  BBC NewsMore than half of Manx people risk falling foul of online scams after admitting they use the same password for several accounts, a survey has found. Nearly all …

Early Warning Early Action report on food security and agriculture July – September 2019 – World  ReliefWebEnglish Analysis on World and 29 other countries about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Children, Women, Drought, Flood and more; publi…

Secret Service pressed for plan to avoid future Mar-a-Lago security breaches  Roll Call Three senior Senate Democrats are pressing the U.S. Secret *Service* on whether security has been beefed up at President Donald Trump’s Florida and New …

Betting Against Maximum Security in Haskell Invitational  America’s Best RacingThe Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series continues on Saturday, July 20 with the $1 million, Grade 1 TVG.com Haskell Invitational Stakes at Monmouth Park.

Top Democrats demand security assessment of Trump properties | TheHill  The HillThree top Democratic senators are raising concerns about security protocols at President Trump’s properties, which he visits regularly throughout the year.

Video: Bat-swinging man damages security cameras in Bronx building  PIX11 New YorkFOXHURST, the Bronx — Cops are searching for the bat-wielding man who damaged several security cameras at a Bronx building earlier this month.

Al Green calls for additional security for House members after Trump rally | TheHill  The HillRep. Al Green (D-Texas) is calling for additional security funding for House members following President Trump’s campaign rally in North Carolina on…

Security Firm Faces Wage Lawsuit from Armored Truck Drivers  Bloomberg LawThe U.S. subsidiary of GardaWorld Security Corp., a Canadian private security firm, fails to properly pay its workers overtime wage rates, according to a new …

The National Security Council and the ‘American Way of War’  Center For American ProgressAs the president continues to manipulate the news cycle on Twitter—lobbing racist tropes at progressives in the U.S. House of Representatives—the world a…

Japan and Australia Set the Stage for a Security Alliance Independent of the US  STRATFORGrowing concern about Washington’s policy direction in the Indo-Pacific region is accelerating efforts by Tokyo and Canberra to tighten defense cooperation.

Japan and Australia Set the Stage for a Security Alliance Independent of the US  STRATFORGrowing concern about Washington’s policy direction in the Indo-Pacific region is accelerating efforts by Tokyo and Canberra to tighten defense cooperation.

US Democratic Leaders Warn of FaceApp’s Security, Privacy Risks  Voice of AmericaFaceApp has been criticized for not clearly communicating to users that it uploads images onto a shared “cloud” rather than processing the image results on an …..

This German Shepherd Has Gone Completely Viral For Setting Off a Security Camera  POPSUGARJoe Corsi’s dog, Sasha the German Shepherd, may not understand what it means to be a viral sensation, but she is one, without question. The adorable dog…

Calculating the Value of Security  Dark ReadingAs much as we’d like to think things have changed in the wake of WannaCry, NotPetya, and other high-profile breaches, many companies still don’t take IT …

Notre Dame security guard delayed response after going to wrong building when fire first broke out: report  Fox NewsA security guard in charge of protecting Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was working only his third day and sent his fellow coll…

Probation for security firm owner tied to Eric Smith  The Macomb DailyThe owner of a security company tied to an investigation of Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith received one-year reporting probation for drunken driving and …

Is Huawei a Security Threat? Vietnam Isn’t Taking Any Chances  The New York TimesAs the world splits along U.S.-China fault lines, telecom companies in Vietnam appear to be quietly avoiding the Chinese tech giant in their 5G plans.

Gov. Brown to sign Kaylee’s Law Thursday, implementing campus security changes  KVALBEND, Ore. – The family of Kaylee Sawyer, a 23-year-old who was brutally murdered by a Central Oregon Community College security guard in 2016, …

Gov. Brown to sign Kaylee’s Law Thursday, implementing campus security changes  KATUBEND, Ore. – The family of Kaylee Sawyer, a 23-year-old who was brutally murdered by a Central Oregon Community College security guard in 2016, …

No love lost between security specialists and developers  ZDNetGitLab finds 68% of security professionals feel that less than half of developers can spot security vulnerabilities, but most people feel it’s a programmer’s job to …

Is Huawei a Security Threat? Vietnam Isn’t Taking Any Chances  The New York TimesHANOI, Vietnam — The battle for technological dominance between the United States and China is splitting the world in two, though not always along the lines …

FaceApp comes with security concerns  WISH-TVCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — Everyone’s seen friends posting pictures on social media looking at least 20 years older. The viral app FaceApp gives …

FaceApp could face FBI, FTC investigations over security concerns  CNETSen. Chuck Schumer and the Democratic National Committee say the fact that Russia is involved is a problem.

Biometric security measures now being used at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport  AL.comTravelers making their way through Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport today will see kiosks for a biometric scanning *service* now available.

JS package manager npm adds new security features for web devs  The Daily SwigA vulnerability reporting system has also been launched. An update from npm, Inc. aims to improve security for web developers by stopping major vulnerabilities …

Cape Ditches DJI for US-Made Skydio Drones Amid Security Concerns  DroneLifeIn one of the first reactions to the U.S. Government’s move against foreign-made drones, Cape has announced that they will drop support of DJI drones,

Secure-D Releases the First Ever Mobile Malware Analytics Platform  Yahoo FinanceSecure-D, mobile security platform by leading technology company Upstream, launched a new mobile malware center that reports suspicious Android …

Schumer calls for investigation into FaceApp over security concerns and Russia ties  The Washington PostWarning of national security and privacy risks for millions of Americans, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) urged the FBI…

Niwot girls go the distance in cyber security competition  Left Hand Valley CourierThe Girls Go CyberStart security challenge is as much a test of strategic thinking as programming skills, and for the second straight year, a team from Niwot H…

Hacked Bluetooth hair straighteners are too hot to handle  Naked SecurityThe Glamoriser Smart Bluetooth straightener offers up yet another example of how not to add a risky product to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Homeland Security has gutted programs aimed at stopping WMD terrorism  Los Angeles TimesHomeland Security has cut back key programs created to prevent terrorist attacks with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, a Times investigation has f…

Homeland Security has gutted programs aimed at stopping WMD terrorism  Los Angeles TimesHomeland Security has cut back key programs created to prevent terrorist attacks with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, a Times investigation has f…

China Formally Arrests Australian Writer on National-Security Grounds  The Wall Street JournalChina formally arrested an Australian writer on alleged national-security grounds, his lawyers said, advancing a case that has added to tense relati…

Malicious Python packages found on PyPI  Help Net SecurityReversingLabs researchers have uncovered another batch of malicious Python packages hosted on Python Package Index (PyPI).

Malicious Python packages found on PyPI  Help Net SecurityReversingLabs researchers have uncovered another batch of malicious Python packages hosted on Python Package Index (PyPI).

To Improve Voting Machine Security, Microsoft Will Give Away Software  GoverningBy Ken Dilanian. Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it would give away software designed to improve the security of American voting machines, even as …

Still not using HTTPS? Firefox is about to shame you  Naked SecurityTwo years after promising to report all HTTP-based web pages as insecure, Mozilla is about to deliver. Soon, whenever you visit one of the shrinking number of …

Still not using HTTPS? Firefox is about to shame you  Naked SecurityTwo years after promising to report all HTTP-based web pages as insecure, Mozilla is about to deliver. Soon, whenever you visit one of the shrinking number of …

Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: States don’t have enough money to secure the 2020 election, new report warns  Washington PostTHE KEY. A voting machine and paper ballot. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). States are barreling toward 2020 with major dig…

Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: States don’t have enough money to secure the 2020 election, new report warns  The Washington PostTHE KEY. A voting machine and paper ballot. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). States are barreling toward 2020 with major…

Does Your Cloud Vendor Contract Include These Crucial Security Requirements?  Security IntelligenceFailing to negotiate security requirements into cloud vendor contracts can result in a lack of transparency and formally defined accountability…

European precedent on security guarantees and assurances: Implications for US and North Korea  European Leadership NetworkThe US has committed security guarantees to the DPRK, but will the precedent of the Budapest Memorandum lead to legally …

Kaspersky Internet Security for Android review: Top notch antivirus for mobile devices  Windows CentralIn my tests of the best antivirus software, Kaspersky Internet Security for Android proved to be just as impressive as its desktop security…

Flooding aftermath dampens housing security | Local News  PostBulletin.comBack-to-back flooding has Jaxson Phoenix feeling like he’s on the verge of homelessness.

Video: Man smashes security cameras with bat in Bronx  WABC-TVPolice need help tracking down a man who smashed security cameras inside an apartment building in the Bronx.

Video: Man smashes security cameras with bat in Bronx  WABC-TVPolice need help tracking down a man who smashed security cameras inside an apartment building in the Bronx.

Is Huawei a Security Threat? Vietnam Isn’t Taking Any Chances  The New York TimesHANOI, Vietnam — The battle for technological dominance between the United States and China is splitting the world in two, though not always along the lines …

ECB’s Villeroy: regulators will not sacrifice security in drive for innovation  EuronewsPARIS (Reuters) – The world’s financial regulators will not sacrifice customers’ security for the sake of innovation, Bank of France head and European Cen…

‘All he saw was color’: Sheriff’s deputy recounts security guard holding him at gunpoint  Toledo BladeA Lucas County Sheriff’s deputy is suing for “severe emotional and psychological distress” after a security guard held him at gunpoint while…

Windows 10 Users Warned Of 100M Advert Bombs Security Threat  ForbesSecurity researchers have uncovered a security threat that’s seen users of Windows 10 desktop apps served up with malicious adverts pushing everything from …

Man Caught On Camera Smashing Security Cameras  CBS New YorkA man armed with a bat was seen on video smashing several security cameras inside a building in the Bronx. 1 hour ago …

After intruder’s arrest, other lapses, top Democrats push Mar-a-Lago security review  Bradenton HeraldAfter the arrest of an intruder from China at Mar-a-lago, top Senate Democrats are asking the FBI to undertake a review of security protocol…

Kevin McAleenan, Acting Homeland Security Chief, Testifies On Border Crisis  NPRHomeland Security acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan will testify on Capitol Hill on Thursday as Democrats step up oversight of an immigration crisis on the …

After intruder’s arrest, other lapses, top Democrats push Mar-a-Lago security review  Miami HeraldAfter the arrest of an intruder from China at Mar-a-lago, top Senate Democrats are asking the FBI to undertake a review of security protocols.

After intruder’s arrest, other lapses, top Democrats push Mar-a-Lago security review  Miami HeraldAfter the arrest of an intruder from China at Mar-a-lago, top Senate Democrats are asking the FBI to undertake a review of security protocols.

After intruder’s arrest, other lapses, top Democrats push Mar-a-Lago security review  McClatchy Washington BureauAfter the arrest of an intruder from China at Mar-a-lago, top Senate Democrats are asking the FBI to undertake a review of securi…

FaceApp security “risks” not worth it for 2020 presidential campaigns, Democratic National Committee warns  CBS NewsWashington — Top Democratic Party officials have warned 2020 presidential campaigns not to use the popular FaceApp, made by R…

Is Huawei a Security Threat? Vietnam Isn’t Taking Any Chances  The New York TimesAs the world splits along U.S.-China fault lines, telecom companies in Vietnam appear to be quietly avoiding the Chinese tech giant in their 5G plans.