Security Tips

Former Blackwater security contractor sentenced to life in Iraq shootings  NBCNews.comFormer Blackwater security contractor was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq that left 14 …

Security Guard for CNN’s April Ryan Harasses Reporter  Washington Free BeaconA security guard for CNN analyst April Ryan harassed Charlie Kratovil, a New Brunswick reporter, during an August 3 speaking event, Kratovil reports in a …

Rock Hill to add security at all elementary schools; police remain at middle high  Rock Hill HeraldArmed security guards will be added at all Rock Hill, South Carolina elementary schools to increase campus safety. The security officers are in…

Motorola Introduces System Security Solutions for Radio Networks  MSSP AlertMotorola Solutions unveils a radio site video *service* & a KVL 5000 key variable loader for ASTRO 25 radio networks at the APCO 2019 conference in Baltimore.

Ex-Blackwater security contractor gets life in prison for 2007 Iraqi civilian shooting massacre  Tulsa WorldWASHINGTON (AP) — A former Blackwater security contractor was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for his role in the 2007 shooting …

Europe faces security threat from the rise in Chinese military power | TheHill  The HillWestern democracies must face the fact that they live in a challenging global environment.

Gilroy students return to class with extra counselors, security  KGO-TVStudents in the Gilroy Unified School District are returning to school today. It’s only been two and a half weeks since a gunman opened fire at the Garlic Festival.

Apple’s New Bug Bounty Is a ‘Historical Moment’ For the iPhone’s Security  VICEApple expanded the scope of its bug bounty, increased payouts, and promised special devices to a select group of researchers. For jailbreakers and hackers, ……

Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019  GlobeNewswireSALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Security National Financial Corporation (SNFC) (NASDAQ symbol “SNFCA”) annou…

Connecticut is incarcerating fewer young adults and teens at its high security prison in Cheshire  Hartford CourantA small bit of data at a juvenile justice meeting caught William Carbone’s eye recently: there were just 43 young boys confined…

Oklahoma security firm surprises mother scammed out of $1,000 with Hamilton tickets  KFOR Oklahoma CityOKLAHOMA CITY – They’re one of the most sought-after tickets this year, so Heather Guy was ecstatic when she was able to purchase tickets t…

School threat prompts increased security in Dekalb County  WKRN News 2SMITHVILLE, TN (WKRN) – Dekalb County Schools and law enforcement are investigating a threat that prompted extra security at the high school Wednesday.

Many Broward charter schools fail to arrange for armed security guards  Sun SentinelUp to 29 charter schools in Broward County failed to make arrangements for state-required armed security officers, the chairman of the commission investigatin…

The Latest Threats To US National Security From North Korea, Iran, And Russia  The FederalistMollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi interview national security expert Fred Fleitz on the Federalist Radio Hour.

Trump is holding election security hostage  The Washington PostPresident Trump is holding American election security hostage in a bid to suppress votes in his reelection campaign. On Tuesday, Trump tweeted that “No …

Superior man pleads not guilty to choke-slamming boy; heavy security for hearing  The MissoulianSUPERIOR — Curt Brockway pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Mineral County District Court to choke-slamming a 13-year-old boy earlier this month at t…

SYNNEX Ties Up With Sophos to Strengthen Endpoint Security  Yahoo FinanceSYNNEX Corporation SNX in a bid to expand its cybersecurity portfolio partnered Sophos, a UK-based global leader in network and endpoint security. With this …

Homeland Security chief: Racism is fueling domestic terrorism  Yahoo NewsWhite supremacist ideology is fueling some domestic terrorism in the United States, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

Major security flaw exposes fingerprints of more than 1 million people  MashableSuprema’s biometric data breach exposed information of over one million people.

Security Think Tank: Data architecture and security must evolve in parallel  ComputerWeekly.comHow can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security?

Intraprise Health BluePrint Protect can help detect, manage security risks  Healthcare IT NewsBluePrint’s visualization software coalesces security program data from disparate sources into a central “source of truth” founded on the company’s …

Weak consumer IoT security threatens enterprise systems  VentureBeatTop researchers from Stanford University and Avast Software have taken a look at the growing consumer IoT security risks.

Better Collaboration Tools Need Better Security  NextgovWorkforce collaboration using modern tools and technology can give agencies a vital boost in productivity and morale. Effective collaboration can break down …

Eight States Will Vote Paperless in 2020 Despite Security Risks  MeriTalkDespite a downtick in number of states using paperless voting equipment since 2016, eight states are still expected to use paperless machines in the 2020 …

Columbus City Schools adds more security, cameras for new school year  10TVCOLUMBUS, Ohio (10TV) — At 110 schools and 10 administrative buildings, cameras are watching in the Columbus City School District. Director for safety and …

Meet Bluetana, the Scourge of Pump Skimmers  Krebs on Security“Bluetana,” a new mobile app that looks for Bluetooth-based payment card skimmers hidden inside gas pumps, is helping police and state employees more …

CT high-security youth prison’s population plummets in 10 years  Middletown PressA small bit of data at a juvenile justice meeting caught William Carbone’s eye recently: there were just 43 young boys confined at the state’s high-security pris…

Cisco rounds up 15 new partners and 20 integrations for security portfolio  FierceTelecomCisco is taking aim at closing up security attack vectors by adding 15 new partners and 20 new integrations to its Cisco Security Technology Alliance (CS…

Security training for Mumbai’s Ganesh mandals  Deccan HeraldIn a unique initiative, members and volunteers from all big Ganesh mandals of Mumbai would be given a crash course on the response expected from them in …

Esky school projects to boost security | News, Sports, Jobs  Escanaba Daily PressESCANABA — Security projects have been the focus of the summer at Escanaba schools. As soon as students were dismissed for summer break, Amy Cseter, …

Microservices Flip App Security on Its Head  Dark ReadingWith faster application deployment comes increased security considerations.

Additional security will be offered for Hoover City Schools after threat  CBS42.comHOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Hoover City Schools has released the following statement: Many of you are aware, as we are, of a threat that was made anonymously …

BA improves security at district schools | News, Sports, Jobs  Altoona MirrorBELLWOOD — Bellwood-Antis School Board members Tuesday took another step to improve security at the district’s schools. Board members approved an …

Healthcare Cyber-Security Best Practices to Protect Vital Patient Data  BioSpaceHealthcare Cyber-Security Best Practices to Protect Vital Patient Data – read this article along with other careers information, tips and advice on BioSpace.

China’s growing threat to national security and the nation’s health | TheHill  The HillThe existential threat that China has become to the United States is well documented in recent national security strategic documents. China’s occupation of…

Armed security officers search office of Russian rights group  ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian security officers armed with automatic rifles on Wednesday searched the Moscow offices of a rights group that represents the …

Additional security available for Hoover City Schools following threat  WBRCThe note from Hoover City Schools says the safety of students is a primary concern and that additional security is available at schools on Wednesday.

Navies of the World Meet to Practice Maritime Security Doctrine  Dialogo AmericasExercise Bell Buoy 19 was conducted in Australia, bringing together 80 *service* members from Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, and the United States, among others.

Security lines are about to get shorter for US passengers  Lonely Planet Travel NewsThe Transportation Security Administration has added five new international carriers to PreCheck, bringing the total of participating airlines to 72.

Modernizing The Security Stack: From Trailer Parks To Skyscrapers  ForbesIn the world of IT security, disarray should be considered public enemy No. 1.

Endgame and SANS Institute Take On the Security Talent Gap  GlobeNewswireWhite paper examines the trends and technologies contributing to the cyber skills shortage.

Validic Achieves ISO-27001 Certification For Information Security Management  PRNewswireDURHAM, N.C., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Validic™, the leader in health data solutions for remote monitoring and virtual engagement, today announced it…

Starters with Shaky Job Security (2019 Fantasy Football)  FantasyProsBeyond our fantasy football *content*, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you prepare for your draft this season. From our …

Hong Kong Tightens Airport Security After Days of Protests  The Wall Street JournalHONG KONG—Authorities on Wednesday stepped up security to bar protesters from entering the airport, a day after violent clashes between police and …

Kashmir: security clampdown as India to mark independence  The GuardianIndian-administered Kashmir will remain under a curfew on Thursday as India marks its independence day, a date usually accompanied by protests in the …

IET Wins Gov’t Contract to Design, Launch Umbrella “UK Cyber Security Council”  Computer Business ReviewThe Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has won a competition to design and deliver a new UK Cyber Security Council. The decis…

Iran’s Rouhani rejects Israeli involvement in Gulf naval security  The Times of IsraelIranian president says Israel should worry about its own defense, calls it the region’s ‘main perpetrator of terrorism, war and slaughter’

Hong Kong Airport Reopens With New Security Measures  ForbesHong Kong Airport has reopened with new security measures in place following violent clashes between police and protesters overnight.

Biostar security software ‘leaked a million fingerprints’  BBC NewsMore than a million fingerprints and other sensitive data have been exposed online by a biometric security firm. Researchers working with cyber-security firm …

Major security flaw exposes fingerprints of more than 1 million people  MashableBiostar security software ‘leaked a million fingerprints’  BBC NewsHuge security flaw exposes biometric data of more than a million users  The…

Keeping intruders out: Ways to make your home more secure  WTKR News 3It’s a scary thought — someone getting into your home while you’re gone or even while you’re sleeping, but there are some easy things you can do to help …

Fortnite World Cup champion and family swatted while live streaming  Naked Security16-year-old Fortnite player Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf, recent, $3 million winner of the inaugural World Cup Solo finals, was swatted Sunday night while live …

What US wants from UK on security after Brexit – and why this puts Britain in a tricky position  The Conversation UKTensions in the Gulf are a stark reminder of the choices ahead for the UK on security cooperation after Brexit.

ZenSports Announces Dividend Payout on Its Cryptocurrency Security Token SPORT  PRNewswireSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — ZenSports, the decentralized peer-to-peer sports betting mobile app where anyone can create and accept …

Coinbase explains background to June zero-day Firefox attack  Naked SecurityA recent, highly targeted attack on cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase offers a glimpse into how sophisticated phishing attacks can be.

Adobe security patch update tackles Photoshop, Acrobat, Reader, and more  ZDNetA wide range of software and critical security issues are included this month.

Adaptive Security Markets, 2025 – United States Will Maintain a 18.2% Growth Momentum  GlobeNewswireDublin, Aug. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Adaptive Security – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts” report has been added to …

Korea’s Oldest Bank Is Building a Blockchain-Based Security System  CointelegraphSouth Korea’s oldest bank, Shinhan Bank, partnered with two other companies to develop a blockchain-based security solution.

Bixby Dispensary Invests In High-Tech Security  News On 6BIXBY, Oklahoma – As new dispensaries open up, those owners say they’re investing in more security. There are bars on the windows and doors at The Bakery …

12 things every computer security pro should know  CSO OnlineFighting the good fight takes specialized knowledge. Here’s the baseline of what all security pros should know.

Social Security just needs a tune-up; this bill would provide it  Los Angeles TimesThe Social Security 2100 Act being considered in the House would strengthen the fund and expand benefits. And it would cost workers earning $50000 a year …

Shinhan Bank Teams With Kakao’s GroundX for Blockchain Security Boost  CoinDeskShinhan, one of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea, has partnered with two fintech firms to build a new security system using blockchain tech. For the …

What to know about security in federal prisons amid Epstein death investigation  ABC NewsWhen Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell at the Metropolitan Correction Center in Manhattan, New York – questions about how this could have…

RPA In The Real World: Driving Marketing, Analytics, Productivity and Security  ForbesRobotic Process Automation is poised to take off. An in depth look at how businesses use RPA to move improve productivity, marketing, and security.

Florida schools now following school security mandates per MSD Public Safety Act  ABC Action NewsThe majority of Florida school districts have fallen in line over the summer, following mandated security plans and upgrades required by the Marj…

Security stressed as students head back to class  LEX18 Lexington KY NewsLEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Students across Fayette County head back to class Wednesday to begin a new school year. And with the new year comes a …

Galaxy S10 update with August security patch rolling out  SamMobileThe Galaxy S10 lineup is getting a new software update in a number of European markets today. The update bundles the security patch for the month of August.

Patient at Chinatown Methadone Clinic Slashes Security Guard in the Face  Bowery BoogieAn altercation at a Chinatown methadone clinic yesterday morning led one patient to slash a security guard, police said. A patient of the Lower Eastside *S…

Wayne LaPierre Promised Job Security, Then Ousted an NRA Top Gun  The Daily BeastAs turmoil rocked the gun group, its chief attempted to calm worried staff. Then he blindsided them and shocked Republican insiders by ousting a longtime …

Hong Kong Tightens Airport Security After Days of Protests  The Wall Street JournalHONG KONG—Authorities on Wednesday stepped up security to bar protesters from entering the airport, a day after violent clashes between police and …

Iran’s Rouhani says Gulf countries can protect region’s security  ReutersDUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran and other Gulf states could protect the region’s security and foreign forces were not …

Iran’s Rouhani says Gulf countries can protect region’s security  ReutersPresident Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran and other Gulf states could protect the region’s security and foreign forces were not needed, state TV …

Pakistan requests U.N. Security Council meeting on Kashmir  ReutersPakistan has asked the United Nations Security Council for an urgent meeting on the contested Kashmir region also claimed by India, according to a letter …

Aporeto Brings Application Security Framework to Kubernetes  Container JournalAporeto has announced it is bringing its identity-based approach to securing applications across multiple instances of Kubernetes clusters.

Media IT networks a national security risk: AFP  ZDNetJournalists’ organisations don’t have the infrastructure to prevent top secret information leaked to them from being scooped up by foreign state actors.

National security in a tough neighborhood | Comment  www.ekathimerini.comGreece does not have the fortune of sharing a border with a country like Denmark or Luxembourg.

Rift in Indonesia’s security forces remains after Jakarta’s election riots  South China Morning PostThe clashes in May highlighted a power struggle in the armed forces as well as a deep rivalry between the military and police.

RPS 205 board approves proposal for new security cameras  WREX-TVThe RPS 205 school board approved a proposal on Tuesday for security cameras at Auburn and Guilford high schools.

Hong Kong protests much like Boston Tea Party, former National Security Council official says  Fox NewsThough China is demanding the U.S. stay out of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, the demonstrators who’ve stormed one of the world’s…

Midlands schools ramp up security and safety ahead of new school year  Abccolumbia.comCOLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) — Multiple school threats made in the Midlands has some districts making changes in hopes of keeping students safe. “We’re looking at ……

National-Security Council Chief: Ukraine’s Spy Agency Is Top Reform Priority  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyReformation of Ukraine’s SBU security *service* was high on the agenda at the August 13 meeting between the head of the National Sec…

Virginia Beach Courthouse now requires security screening at the door  WAVY.comAbout 10000 people come through the Virginia Beach courthouse on a weekly basis. Now the process to get in may take longer, but it’s all in the name of safety.

Security check tightens in Delhi ahead of Independence Day  Economic TimesSecurity has been tightened in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. A multi-layered security ring, including Army forces have been deployed in …

Jackson Lee: ‘Racism is a national security threat’ | TheHill  The HillRacism is fueling domestic terrorism, acting Homeland Security chief says  MarketWatchUS Homeland Security Chief Says Racism Provoking Some Terrorism  …

Jackson Lee: ‘Racism is a national security threat’ | TheHill  The HillRep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) on Tuesday said the Trump administration should declare racist beliefs a threat to U.S. national security.

Keep Your Home, Business & Family Safe With Tips From Byers Security  CBS San FranciscoProfessional security consultant Anthony Byers of Byers Security gives BR host Christin Ayers tips to help keep our homes, businesses and families secure f…

Security camera shows Planned Parenthood being vandalized in Pennsylvania  wtvr.comPolice are investigating a case of vandalism and attempted arson at a Planned Parenthood office in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Woman arrested for DUI after crashing car into Fairbanks Airport security fence  webcenter11A woman was arrested at Fairbanks International Airport after she crashed her car into an airport security fence.

Security ramped up at Yolo County Fair  KCRA SacramentoThe Yolo County Fair opens Wednesday evening with significant changes in its security plan.

Trump: Voter ID must play ‘very strong part’ in deal on election security | TheHill  The HillPresident Trump on Tuesday said Congress should not consider any “final agreement” on election security that does not include provisions mandating vo…

Encore: No changes to security policies following trio of brawls  Boston HeraldEncore Boston Harbor and the state police aren’t planning any changes after a series of early morning brawls — though the Boston City Council public safety …

Homeland Security leader addresses targeted violence against faith-based communities  WLBTThe leader of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was in the capital city Tuesday for a forum on Faith-Based Communities.

Google’s new password security upgrade might work best on the Pixel 4  BGRGoogle has a brand new security feature that every Android user out there should be using, as long as they operate devices with built-in fingerprint sensors …

SJPD’s New Guardian Program Bolsters Security Around Schools  NBC Bay AreaAs San Jose students start to pick up the backpacks and schools books, San Jose police are rolling out a new plan to keep them safe.

Biloxi schools beef up security for 2019-2020 school year  WLOXBiloxi Public Schools will not only have resource officers on patrol this year, but now there’s a security officer at all eight schools.

Patch Tuesday, August 2019 Edition — Krebs on Security  Krebs on SecurityMost Microsoft Windows (ab)users probably welcome the monthly ritual of applying security updates about as much as they look forward to going to the dentist: It …

Republican leader open to more capitol security, expanding state gun laws  WKOWState Senate Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) said he wants to expand security at the state capitol and is open to amending state law to take guns away from …

Adult arcade held up 3 times before security guard killed during robbery  WJXT News4JAX An adult arcade in Jacksonville’s Paxon neighborhood was held up three times this year before a robbery early Monday morning when a security guard was sho…

SENSE OF SAFETY: TV6 Investigates security changes to North Scott Schools following 2018 gun incident  KWQC-TV6Students in the North Scott School District return to class on August 23rd, and they will see some changes following a gun incident…

Security researcher demos a modified iPhone charging cable that can hijack your computer  BGRAs far as iPhone and Mac hacks are concerned, a California-based security researcher who goes by the name MG recently came up with one of the more cl…