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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, …

Naming mass shootings as a homeland security issue may be the Democrats’ best chance for gun reform  USAPP American Politics and Policy (blog)In the aftermath of horrific mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, President Donald Trump and Senate…

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 19 August 2019  MSSP AlertEach business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

Security guard charged in nightclub shooting  WAPT JacksonA security guard at a nightclub is accused of shooting two clubgoers, investigators with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office say.

Trump reiterates Huawei as ‘national security threat’  CNETDespite this, the Commerce Department is apparently extending its reprieve allowing Huawei to do business with US companies.

New School Year Brings Focus On Security And Mental Health  WLRNFlorida schools are reopening for a new academic year. With the new year, comes new changes, including a new rule that Florida public schools are now.

Shareholders Are Loving Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.’s (NYSE:FBHS) 1.7% Yield  Yahoo FinanceDividend paying stocks like Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason – some res…

The Early Edition: August 19, 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 …

Weekly Security News Roundup: Cerberus Trojan Arrives on Underground Forums  Security IntelligenceLast week in security news, researchers spotted threat actors renting out an Android Trojan called Cerberus on underground forums. That’s not th…

What we learned from preseason win vs. Rams, security guard demanded $500000, a spot for Taco and more! — Your Cowboys Catch-Up (August 19)  Dallas NewsGet news, scores and schedules on the Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, and Texas College…

Identillect’s Delivery Trust® Implemented by NU World Title for Secure Communications  GlobeNewswireDelivery Trust® Email Encryption Provides Secure Communication for Title Professionals in the Ongoing Effort to Fight Against Cyber-Crime and …

VLC Media Player 3.0.8 is a security update  Ghacks Technology NewsVideoLAN, the organization behind one of the most popular media players VLC Media Player, released VLC Media Player 3.0.8 today.

Toronto Real Estate Investor Says Buyers Want Security—Physical and Financial—Above All Else  Mansion GlobalWhen David Hofstedter, president and CEO of Davpart Inc., unveiled plans earlier this year to turn the Maclean Publishing Co./Maclean-…

Up your home security with this one-day sale on Arlo Pro 2 camera systems  Android CentralLet Arlo’s cams keep an eye on your home day or night and score some of their best prices ever in this limited-time sale.

Owner of Myrtle Beach comedy club accused of hitting security guard with car  WMBFMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The owner of a Broadway at the Beach comedy club was arrested Friday night after allegedly hitting a security guard with his …

Smart Home Security Market Size Set to Exceed $3.2 Billion by 2026  GlobeNewswireDublin, Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Smart Home Security – Global Market Outlook (2017-2026)” report has been added to …

Did Facebook know about “View As” bug before 2018 breach?  Naked SecurityA recent court filing indicates that Facebook knew about the bug in its View As feature that led to the 2018 data breach – a breach that would turn out to affect …

NSA briefs Home Minister Shah on Kashmir; reviews security situation  Economic TimesThis was for the first time that Doval met Shah after his return from the Kashmir Valley, where he stayed for about 10 days and personally monitored the situa…

East Turkestan: Uyghur Appointed as China Director at US National Security Council  UNPOUnited States policy with regards to China, which has predominantly focused on economic relations during recent times, might be increasingly directed towa…

61 impacted versions of Apache Struts left off security advisories  Naked SecuritySecurity researchers have reviewed security advisories for Apache Struts and found that two dozen of them inaccurately listed affected versions for the …

Get the best price yet on Amazon’s Cloud Cam Security Camera  Android CentralAmazon’s Cloud Cam Security Camera usually sells for $119.99. We’ve seen it drop in price a few times, but usually, those discounts come in the form of …

Dutchess County Fair, in wake of mass shootings, adds security measures  Poughkeepsie JournalEach year, Dutchess County Fair General Manager Andy Imperati said, the fair’s emergency management team reassesses its security protocols.

Tesco security guard threatened with knife during Buckshaw Village theft  LancsLiveA Tesco security guard was threatened with a knife during a theft. The incident took place at the superstore in Buckshaw Village on Sunday (August 18) at …

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

MSP rolling out security checkpoint changes  KARE11.comStarting today, passengers with PreCheck will be directed to the South security checkpoint, while all other travelers will need to use the North Checkpoint.

MSP security checkpoint changes trigger long lines and wait times  KARE11.comStarting today, passengers with PreCheck will be directed to the South security checkpoint, while all other travelers will need to use the North Checkpoint.

Heavy security in Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo as opposition challenges protest ban  Africanews EnglishSoldiers and police deployed in large numbers in Zimbabwe’s second city Bulawayo on Monday to enforce a ban on an anti-government demonstration, as …

Security worries are overblown  Las Vegas SunThe July 30 Associated Press story “U.S. issues hacking security alert for small planes,” published on lasvegassun.com, missed or mischaracterized some key …

Human Identification Research Report 2019: Focus on Forensics, Genealogy and Security Applications – ResearchAndMarkets.com  Yahoo FinanceThe “Human Identification: Forensics, Genealogy and Security Applications” report has been added to Rese…

Anthony Campitelli, Cyber Security Engineer at Mission Solutions Group, Inc., Talks about the C|EH Program – EC-Council Official Blog  EC-Council BlogRead what Anthony Campitelli had to say on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ec-counc…

Monday review – the hot 22 stories of the week  Naked SecurityFrom Microsoft patches to Android malware on brand new phones, and everything in between – catch up with all the stories we wrote last week.

Private security firm defends school training after criticism from Stoneman Douglas Commission  WPTV.comBOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The owner of the firm that is training private security guards for Palm Beach County charter schools says he has no …

Removing Fear by Moving to Risk-Based Security Programs  Infosecurity MagazineSecurity teams do a poor job of prioritizing risk and sometimes do not even understand risk management.

Unlocked Galaxy S10 gets August security update in the US  SamMobileSamsung has started rolling out a new software update for unlocked Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus units in the US. – SamMobile.

St. Louis counter-terrorism expert does free security checks for churches  KMOXST. LOUIS (KMOX) — Yolanda Wade spent two decades in the Navy in counter-terrorism, she has a master’s in criminal justice with an emphasis in homeland …

Tampere awarded funding for smart security project  SmartCitiesWorldThe funding will help to finance solutions as part of the Finnish region’s Smart Urban Security and Event Resilience Project such as sensor data integration and …

Security Cabinet Minister: ‘We Are Preparing for a Widespread Operation in Gaza’  The Jewish Press – JewishPress.comEnergy Minister Yuval Steinitz, who is in charge of Israel’s Atomic Energy Commission and serves on the Security Cabinet, on M…

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Sought Extra Security After Trump Called Her ‘Dishonest’  HuffPostWhaley said she was just doing her job when the president insulted her.

China Eyes Growing Role in Serbia’s Security Field  Balkan InsightAs the Asian giant’s global ambitions expand, Beijing is moving from just supplying Belgrade with loans to assuming a key role in its security arrangements.

Personality Traits: Key to More Effective Security Training?  Security BoulevardOrganizations that understand their employees’ personality types could better shape their security awareness training, research shows We know that.