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Three security fraud charges dropped against Rep. Chris Collins  WKBW-TVAlmost a year after Congressman Chris Collins (R-Clarence) was charged with insider trading, federal prosecutors have “narrowed the scope” of security fraud …

House Homeland Security Committee Demands 8chan’s Owner Testify  Mother JonesHouse Homeland Security Committee calls for 8chan owner to testify | TheHill  The HillHomeland Security Committee calls on 8chan owner to testify after mas…

House Homeland Security Committee Demands 8chan’s Owner Testify  Mother JonesThe bipartisan leadership of the House Homeland Security Committee has sent a letter to the owner and operator of 8chan, the online forum where a copy of a …

Why Poland Could Master Mideast Issues in the UN Security…  PassBlueEven though many people think of August as vacation time, Joanna Wronecka, Poland’s ambassador to the United Nations, is not taking off anytime soon, as she …

Experts help unis beef up cyber security  7NEWSUniversities across the nation will be taught how to beef up their cyber security, months after the Australian National University realised hackers had accessed …

DA Zappala Reacts To Recent Hate Crimes, Expresses Concerns About Local Security  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala knows exactly where the Dayton mass killing occurred. “My son went to Dayto…

DA Zappala Reacts To Recent Hate Crimes, Expresses Concerns About Local Security  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala knows exactly where the Dayton mass killing occurred. “My son went to Dayto…

New indictment drops three of seven security fraud charges against Congressman Chris Collins  WIVB.com – News 4A federal grand jury in New York handed out a superseding indictment Tuesday, replacing the original indictment initially handed do…

Man who killed Springfield security officer was persistent probation violator  KY3SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An Ozarks man charged with causing a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Springfield is being held without bond. Shannon Shaffer …

CISA Recommends Three-Pronged Approach for Mobile Security  NextgovTo protect mobile devices from cyber threats, organizations must implement and integrate three disparate technologies: enterprise mobility management, mobile …

Trucker’s crazy rollover crash into gas station lot caught on security video  CDLLifeA semi truck driver is lucky to be alive — let alone relatively uninjured — following an intersection rollover crash that sent him barrelling into a Casey’…

Security cabinet to meet as US-China trade friction escalates  The Jerusalem PostMassive Chinese investments in Israel is ongoing bone of contention between Jerusalem and Washington.

Homeland Security Committee calls on 8chan owner to testify after mass shootings  AxiosHouse Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Tuesday sent to a letter to Jim Watkins, owner and operator of the anonymous forum 8chan …

The Future of E3 Looks Bad Following Security Breach  Screen RantThe future of E3 is in question following a massive security breach that released the personal data of thousands of industry professionals, and further action from …

Got privacy concerns? Stick to local storage using these smart security cameras  Digital TrendsFor most people, maintaining privacy is paramount, especially when it comes to today’s smart home security cameras. If cloud storage doesn’t seem a…

Researchers discover troubling new security flaw in all modern Intel processors  The Next WebResearchers from BitDefender have uncovered a concerning security vulnerability present in all modern Intel processors. If executed, the flaw could p…

Kern County Fair to review security procedures in light of recent mass shootings  KERO 23ABC NewsThe Kern County Fair announced that it is reviewing its current security procedures in light of the recent mass shootings in California, Texas an…

Bishop Fox Uncovers Security Flaws in Mass Transit Mobile Apps  PRNewswirePHOENIX, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bishop Fox, the largest private professional services firm focused on offensive security testing, has uncovered an…

Security Experts Teach Safety Skills to Workers in Wake of Mass Shootings  NBC 10 PhiladelphiaIn the wake of recent mass shootings, companies are preparing their employees for the worst, with active shooter training inside their offices. NBC1…

Gate security guard struck by truck, sues Total Petro for lack of speed bumps  Southeast Texas RecordBEAUMONT – A lack of speed bumps and other safety precautions was the reason Iesha Guilliame, a security guard, was struck by a dump truck at…

76ers’ Ben Simmons says he felt ‘singled out’ by security at Australian casino  UPI NewsPhiladelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons said he felt “singled out” after he and two black friends were asked for identification at an Australian casino.

Police: Men posing as security pulled over woman  Pocono RecordState police at Stroudsburg are investigating a report from a Winona Lakes woman who said she was confronted by two men, dressed in black and holding …

Has Medical Device Security, Awareness Improved in Healthcare?  Xtelligent Healthcare MediaAugust 06, 2019 – Several reports in recent months have highlighted unique issues to the healthcare sector. Namely, healthcare has a legacy platform pr…

Homeland Security Committee chair asks FBI for monthly briefings on domestic terrorism | TheHill  The HillHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) said Tuesday that the panel needs monthly briefings from the FBI on…

Earthling Security Launches Multi-Cloud Managed Continuous Monitoring Service  PRNewswireCHEVY CHASE, Md., Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Earthling Security, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has launched its multi-cloud Managed …

Exclusive: High-security locks for government and banks hacked by researcher  ReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated …

Exclusive: High-security locks for government and banks hacked by researcher  Reuters UKSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated …

Exclusive: High-security locks for government and banks hacked by researcher  ReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated …

Exclusive: High-security locks for government and banks hacked by…  ReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated …

Inmate dies in fight at high-security SC prison  WCBD News 2COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – An inmate at a high-security prison in South Carolina has died in what officials are calling an “inmate on inmate altercation.” Citing a …

Mitch McConnell Mislabeled Election Security as a ‘Wish List of the Left.’ Period.  Rewire.NewsDespite the chorus of support across the political spectrum for election security reform, Mitch McConnell insists on stonewalling.

Orioles, Ravens bulk up security after US mass shootings  WBAL TV BaltimoreUpcoming games at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards will see heightened security after two mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, …

Security bugs in popular Cisco switch brand allow hackers to take over devices  ZDNetThe three vulnerabilities are as bad as it gets in terms of security flaws — an authentication bypass, a remote code execution, and a command injection.

GSA Reflects on Years of Lessons Learned for Cloud Security  MeriTalkSenior Security Architect for the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Technology Transformation Services (TTS) and Centers of Excellence (CoE) Dan …

More security officers at Silver Schools as new year begins  Silver City Daily Press and IndependentSilver Consolidated Schools has hired two more security officers — bringing the total to five for the district — and a behavior intervention s…

Calls grow for U.S. to shift security focus to white nationalist threats  CBS NewsGreg Miller of The Washington Post joins CBSN to explain the difference in how the U.S. responded to terrorism after 9/11, versus the growing threat today of …

Calls grow for U.S. to shift security focus to white nationalist threats  CBS NewsGreg Miller of The Washington Post joins CBSN to explain the difference in how the U.S. responded to terrorism after 9/11, versus the growing threat today of …

Police beef up security at Musikfest following mass shootings, social media threats  Allentown Morning CallAuthorities say security measures at Musikfest have been “tweaked” in light of FBI probe of threats in Bethlehem.

These are the Top Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control System Security Protocols  Commercial IntegratorStuxnet Worm & Target Data Breach squashed some myths about industrial control system security, and the networks attached to it.

Security breach exposes personal information of more than 50,000 past and present Naperville-area students  Chicago TribuneThe personal information of nearly 53000 students and 3100 educators in Naperville District 203 and Indian Prairie Dist…

Department of Homeland Security increases cybersecurity warning for GE medical equipment  CBS17.comMedical devices that are connected to the Internet, hospital networks and other devices have an increased risk of a cybersecurity threat.

UN Security Council, chief condemn Cairo terror attack  Minneapolis Star TribuneThe U.N. Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms “the cowardly terrorist act” in Cairo that killed at least 20 people and injured others.

UN Security Council, chief condemn Cairo terror attack  Washington PostThe U.N. Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms “the cowardly terrorist act” in Cairo that killed at least 20 people and injured others.

Department of Homeland Security increases cybersecurity warning for GE medical equipment  WRBL(WTNH) — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased the vulnerability risk for patients using GE Aestiva and Aespire Anesthesia devices.

Department of Homeland Security increases cybersecurity warning for GE medical equipment  WRBL(WTNH) — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased the vulnerability risk for patients using GE Aestiva and Aespire Anesthesia devices.

Israel security forces discover Hamas terror cell in Hebron, thwart bombing in Jerusalem  JNS.orgThe cell’s existence was uncovered after the discovery this summer of a 3-kilogram explosive device, in addition to a bomb-making workshop.

PD: Armed man threatens armed guard at north PHX church  ABC15 ArizonaAn armed trespasser threatens an armed security guard at church in north Phoenix.

Illinois Emergency Management launches security campaign  Jacksonville Journal-CourierThe Illinois Emergency Management Agency is launching a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspicious activities in the wake of …

NJ Towns, Malls Beef Up Security After Mass Shootings  Gloucester Township, NJ PatchNJ Malls Beef Up Patrols After Mass Shootings – Gloucester Township, NJ – Several New Jersey malls and towns say they’re doing something to protect …

Pullman police security plans for upcoming Lentil Festival  KLEWOne of the biggest draws in our region is the upcoming annual Lentil Festival where Pullman police are taking security and safety measures. Around five …

Pullman police security plans for upcoming Lentil Festival  KLEWOne of the biggest draws in our region is the upcoming annual Lentil Festival where Pullman police are taking security and safety measures. Around five …

Cloud Security Alliance Report Lists Top 11 Threats  MeriTalkThe Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) released its Top Threats to Cloud Computing Report today. The report, which was created after surveying 241 cloud industry …

Nothing sacred: Houses of worship beef up security  C-VILLE WeeklyPittsburgh. Christchurch. Charleston. The list of communities devastated by mass murderers continues to grow, as the past weekend attests. And houses of …

Higgins announces $650,000 in Homeland Security funding for Erie & Niagara counties  Niagara Frontier PublicationsCongressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, announced Erie and Niagara counties have each been awarded $325000 in federal funding throug…

Pullman School Security | News  KHQ Right NowThree elementary schools in Pullman will be upgrading their security and monitoring who enters the building. One such upgrade includes locking the doors at …

Former Obama national security adviser says Trump’s ‘raw racism’ is a global issue  CNNFormer national security adviser Susan Rice slammed President Donald Trump in an op-ed for The New York Times, writing that his “raw racism” is a global …

Another pipeline to prosperity and national security  West Virginia RecordWest Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state group urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that halted construction of the …

Microsoft launches Azure Security Lab for greater cloud protection  TechRadarTo improve the security of its Azure cloud computing *service*, Microsoft is launching a new lab as well as increasing bug bounty rewards. Advertisement.

EHNAC launches new advisory business for privacy & security compliance  Healthcare IT NewsThe new *service* from the standards development group will help healthcare clients optimize risk assessments, spot and fix compliance gaps, and manage …

How to Effectively Use AI and ML in Security  BankInfoSecurity.comIt’s difficult to build a reliable security system based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, says Aleksandr Lazarenko of Group-IB, who offers.

Slack’s new security features give enterprise admins more control over data  TechRepublicSlack’s Enterprise Grid product now helps admins limit which people and devices can access Slack, and how Slack can be used.

Trump campaign still owes El Paso $569,204 for security during February rally  Washington ExaminerPresident Trump’s reelection campaign still owes El Paso more than half a million dollars for police and other public safety services associated…

Federation CJA seeks $10M for new security plan  Canadian Jewish NewsA $10-million fundraising campaign to increase and better co-ordinate security at Jewish community institutions in Montreal has been launched by Federation …

Many Wireless Routers Lack Security Protections  ConsumerReports.orgMany wireless routers lack security protections, Consumer Reports says. Evaluations conducted with Consumer Reports’ new Digital Lab indicate that simple …

Security and compliance are a one-two punch for customer experience  PaymentsSourceManaging compliance and breach risk make it harder to offer a good customer experience, but the cost of friction may be even higher, argues Bob Janacek, CEO …

Slack makes some key security enhancements  TechCrunchAs Slack makes its way deeper into the enterprise, it needs to layer on more sophisticated security measures like the encryption key management feature it …

Slack makes some key security enhancements  TechCrunchSlack’s new security features give enterprise admins more control over data  TechRepublicSlack beefs up mobile security controls for Enterprise Grid  ComputerworldSlack…

Slack tightens security to stop people from stealing data  EngadgetSlack is integral to the way many businesses operate, but the messaging *service* has had problems in the past with security issues. Today, Slack is adding featur …

Slack beefs up mobile security controls for Enterprise Grid  ComputerworldThe latest updates to security controls for Slack’s enterprise-grade collaboration app are designed to make it easier to manage data on a range of devices.

El Paso shooting: Homeland Security chief Kevin McAleenan calls for more resources to fight domestic terrorism after report highlights shift in funding  CBS NewsActing Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan responded to a report Tuesday …

ELGA Credit Union investigating security breach and stolen cash  ABC 12 NewsFLINT (WJRT) (8/6/2019) – ELGA Credit Union is investigating a security breach involving cloned debit cards and stolen cash. ELGA issued an alert about the …

Security & the Infinite Capacity to Rationalize  Dark ReadingTo improve the security posture of our organizations, we must open our eyes to rationalization and put an end to it with logic. Here’s how.

Nigeria’s Political and Security Crises Boiling Over Across the Country  Council on Foreign RelationsNigeria’s challenges are multi-faceted, fundamental, and reach from one end of the country to the other. Over the past week, following anothe…

Back to school: Aurora Public Schools get security upgrade  The Denver ChannelAURORA, Colo. — When students in Aurora Public Schools (APS) head back to class on Tuesday morning, many of them will notice changes to their school …

Bulletproof backpacks have become another back-to-school staple  CNBCGuard Dog Security’s ProShield Scout backpacks are stocked for back-to-school season at Office Max and Office Depot stores and on the retailers’ website.

Inmate dies in fight at high-security South Carolina prison  WSOC CharlotteCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – An inmate at a high-security prison in South Carolina has died in what officials are calling an “inmate on inmate altercation.”

7 Behaviors That Threaten Your Financial Security | Saving and Budgeting  U.S. News & World ReportAvoid overspending, under-budgeting and other pitfalls that can derail your financial well-being.

Trump’s DNI Pick Would Brief Dem Nominee Ahead of 2020  Just SecurityTrump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence will likely be required to provide confidential intelligence briefings to Trump’s political opponents.

Former Afghan Interpreter in New Jersey Smuggled Afghan ‘Security Risk’ Over Texas-Mexico Border: Here’s What We Know  Immigration BlogSmuggling bridges exist connecting the border to places like Afghanistan and can carry in malevolent actors…

Security forces in Guinea now have the right to use deadly force  Global VoicesOn June 25, 2019, the Guinean National Assembly adopted a law concerning the use of firearms by security forces: This law establishes several justifications for …

New school security features Sarasota County students can expect this school year  WWSBSarasota County students will notice some changes to their schools this year.

In Our View: Election security should be nonpartisan issue  The ColumbianToday is Election Day in Washington, meaning ballots for the primary must be postmarked or dropped off by 8 p.m. For many local voters, this is a needed …

How the Air Force relied on hackers to secure its move to the cloud  CNETExclusive: In late 2016, the Air Force started moving more than 100 apps to a new server. Hackers in a bug bounty found up to 46 vulnerabilities on it.

Sysdig Injects More AI into Container Security  Container JournalSysdig has added machine learning-based runtime profiling and anomaly detection in Kubernetes environments to Sysdig Secure.

Buttigieg releases $1B plan to address mass shooting ‘national security crisis’ | TheHill  The HillSouth Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D) released a plan to combat domestic terrorism on Monday that would invest $1 billion to combat and pr…

Did you get the August 2019 security patch?  Android CentralOn August 5, Google started rolling out this month’s latest security patch, Have you received it yet?

NVIDIA patches high-severity bugs in Windows GPUs and SHIELD  Naked SecurityNVIDIA has patched five bugs in its Windows GPU display driver, three of which could allow an attacker to execute code on the system.

Is Strattec Security Corporation’s (NASDAQ:STRT) CEO Pay Fair?  Yahoo FinanceFrank Krejci has been the CEO of Strattec Security Corporation (NASDAQ:STRT) since 2012. First, this article will compare CEO compensation with …

GitHub ‘encourages’ hacking, says lawsuit following Capital One breach  Naked SecurityGitHub has been named in a class action lawsuit because the hacker who allegedly stole data from more than 100 million Capital One users posted details …

Dori: Security detail for Inslee’s ego trip campaign costing us millions  MyNorthwest.comThe 17-member security detail for Jay Inslee’s campaign is costing taxpayers millions. Couldn’t those dollars and those troopers better serve us back hom…

Attackers ransom bookseller’s exposed MongoDB database  Naked SecurityAnother database has fallen to extortion hackers, this time containing 2.1 million records belonging to Mexican bookseller, Librería Porrúa.

Apple may soon hand special iPhones to security researchers  EngadgetApple will start providing security researchers special iPhones and will finally launch a bug bounty program for Mac, according to Forbes. Cupertino will report…

The Early Edition: August 6, 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 …

China’s dominance in drug manufacturing is a national security issue  AxiosChina’s dominance in drug manufacturing is a national security issue, Bloomberg’s Anna Edney reports. Details: American officials have expressed two …

Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: The government’s relationship with ethical hackers has improved, security experts say  The Washington PostTHE KEY. The relationship between ethical hackers and the federal government is better now than it was…

New start times, security measures for Volusia County students heading back to school  WFTV OrlandoVolusia County students will head back to school at new times next week, with new security measures on campus when they get there.

Greater resilience needed for African food security in the face of climate change – World  ReliefWebFAO at the Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue. 6 August 2019, Kigali – Resilience must be boosted in Africa in response to climate chang…

Former National Security Officials Call For A Stronger Focus On Domestic Terrorism  NPRNPR’s David Greene speaks with former National Security Council senior director Javed Ali, who’s among those calling on the government to make fighting …

Monzo tells users to change PINs after security blunder  Sky NewsEngineers at the digital bank and app had access to customers’ PIN details, although Monzo says there is no evidence of fraud.

We’re constantly connected to the internet – but how secure are you online?  KomandoLet’s face it, even though most of the information and knowledge we gain is online, the internet can be a scary place. Recent studies have shown that four ne…