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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.

In Search of Ideas: The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Wants You  War on the RocksAmericans don’t want to grow old wondering what happened to their country’s place in the world. U.S. global leadership has fostered int…

U.S. senator Schumer calls for security probe into Russia’s FaceApp  VentureBeatU.S. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer called on the FBI and FTC to conduct a national security and privacy investigation into FaceApp.

An Israeli Security Group Claims It Can Access All Your Encrypted Cloud Data. Here’s Why It’s an Even Bigger Deal Than You Might Think  Inc.In the cat-and-mouse game that we are all apparently playing when it comes to keeping our information …

France predicts it can manage Huawei without banning it  South China Morning PostMathieu Duchâtel writes that the French government is creating a regulatory environment that helps reduce its vulnerability to foreign intelligence collection.

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

LAX Unveils New Germ-Fighting Bins At TSA Security Checkpoints  CBS Los AngelesGermaphobes rejoice! Los Angeles International Airport is rolling out new bins at security screening lines designed to deter bacteria buildup. 20 hours ago …

ECB’s Villeroy: regulators will not sacrifice security in drive for innovation  ReutersThe world’s financial regulators will not sacrifice customers’ security for the sake of innovation, Bank of France head and European Central Bank policymak…

BRIEF-Kudelski Collaborates With STMicroelectronics On IoT Security  ReutersJuly 18 (Reuters) – KUDELSKI SA: * WORKS WITH STMICROELECTRONICS TO BRING END-TO-END IOT SECURITY TO CONSUMER AND INDUSTRIAL IOT …

This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices  The Next WebResearchers from Boston University discovered a Bluetooth flaw that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak identifiable…

Voting by Phone Is Easy. But Is It Secure?  The Pew Charitable TrustsFor the first time in a presidential election, voters in two upcoming Democratic caucuses will be able to vote using their phones. The Democratic Party …

Google Yanks Seven Stalkerware Apps Discovered by Security Researchers From the Play Store  GizmodoGoogle has yanked several apps from its Play Store after cybersecurity firm Avast identified them as “all likely designed by a Russian develope…

SEE IT: Bat-swinging vandal smashes security cameras in Bronx apartment building  New York Daily NewsA villainous bat-man smashed security cameras in a Bronx apartment building, but he didn’t get them all — and now cops are hoping video will…

SEE IT: Bat-swinging vandal smashes security cameras in Bronx apartment building  New York Daily NewsA villainous bat-man smashed security cameras in a Bronx apartment building, but he didn’t get them all — and now cops are hoping video will…

States need more federal funds to secure elections: report | TheHill  The HillStates are in need of further funding from the federal government to fully secure elections, a report published Thursday found, citing six states as examples.

LAX rolls out new germ-fighting security bins  FOX 11 Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (FOX 11) – Ever worry about germs when you’re putting your possessions in security bins at the airport? The Los Angeles International Airport …

Viral FaceApp tool that ‘aged’ countless athletes sparks security concern from U.S. senator  Yahoo SportsLeBron James joined the flood of athletes who shared FaceApp images of their older selves on Tuesday.

NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg talks about alliance, Russia to open Aspen Security Forum  Aspen TimesWhile NATO’s secretary-general touched on Russia, Turkey and Afghanistan during his opening remarks Wednesday at the Aspen Security Forum, Jens …

FaceApp trend causes concerns among cyber security experts  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – All over social media, people are trying the FaceApp, from celebrities to your Local 12 favorites. But cybersecurity experts are urging …

LAX Unveils New Germ-Fighting Bins At TSA Security Checkpoints  CBS Los AngelesLAX (CBSLA) — Germaphobes rejoice! Los Angeles International Airport is rolling out new bins at security screening lines designed to deter bacteria buildup.

The National Security Law Podcast: Now Witness the Power of this Fully Armed and Operational [PCLOB]!  LawfareFor our latest episode, we offer you National Security Law Podcast Mad Libs in lieu of show notes! We’re back after a __ [number]-we…

Photo editing app making national headlines over security questions  WMTVA photo editing app called FaceApp has been raising questions nationally about cyber security and user photo use.

Maryland Security Guard’s Slaying Remains Unsolved After 4 Years  NBC4 WashingtonA security guard was shot and killed four years ago in Capitol Heights, Maryland, and the case remains unsolved.

National security concerns loom over FaceApp usage  KPTV.comWASHINGTON D.C. (KPTV) – Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the FBI to conduct a federal national security and privacy investigation into …

Walmart scoring execs against one another on security performance  ZDNetThe company has created a scorecard that provides every executive within Walmart with a real-time overview of how they’re performing against their peers.

Bi-State looks to spend $20 million to enhance MetroLink security  STLtoday.comCLAYTON — Bi-State Development is asking St. Louis County to sign off on a major refinancing that it says could provide some $20 million for new public safety …

Security removes protester from Greenville Trump rally  WFMZ AllentownA protester holding a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein with the words “CHILD RAPIST” across it is removed from Wednesday night’s rally.

County officials to increase security at Butte lookout  NBC MontanaParks and Recreation officials say they’re planning to increase security at Mountain Con in Butte after issues with alcohol, drugs and littering. Director J. P. …

U.S. officials to brief diplomats on maritime security initiative for Gulf  Reuters AfricaU.S. officials will speak to members of the Washington diplomatic corps on Friday about a new initiative to promote freedom of navigation and maritime s…

U.S. officials to brief diplomats on maritime security initiative for Gulf  ReutersU.S. officials will speak to members of the Washington diplomatic corps on Friday about a new initiative to promote freedom of navigation and maritime security…

Change of Command ceremony held for 341st Security Forces Group  KRTV Great Falls NewsMalmstrom Air Force Base welcomed a new commander for the 341st Security Forces Group Wednesday morning during a Change of Command ceremony.

Army vet gets 3 years in prison for punching security guard  Chicago Sun-TimesAn Army veteran who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for punching out security guard and grandmother …

Maximum Security Heads Field of Seven in Haskell  BloodHorse.comThe first of three grade 1 stakes for sophomore runners that will most likely determine the group’s year-end champion takes place July 20 with a showdown in the …

EDITORIAL | Another downtown Minneapolis shooting puts spotlight on security plans  Star TribuneCrave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is a well-known, family-friendly establishment with several locations in the Twin Cities. Positioned in the mid…

Privacy, security concerns surround FaceApp’s spike in popularity  ABC6OnYourSide.comFaceAppis taking social media by storm. From countless celebrities, to everyone in between, using the app to see what they’d look like in decades, or with a …

‘Face App’ Picture Aging Raises Security Concerns  CBS New YorkCBS2’s Natalie Duddridge has the latest on the popular new app that ages your pictures, but is raising privacy concerns. 1 day ago …

Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns  CNBCA photo editing app has introduced a few new wrinkles to the faces of celebrities — and to the ongoing discussion around personal digital security, NBC reports.

EXCLUSIVE: Inside look at Davidson High School’s new security system  NBC 15 WPMIDavidson High School’s high-tech security system can instantly alert police, students and parents about school shootings and other emergencies. NBC 15’s …

Maximum Security draws No. 7 post for Haskell  ESPNMaximum Security will make his second start since being disqualified in the Kentucky Derby, taking on six rivals in the $1 million Haskell Invitational at …

Hit-and-run: Photo released of minivan that struck security guard, causing life-threatening injuries  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — A statewide crime alert was issued after a hit-and-run crash on Monday, July 15 near Wells Street and Marsh…

Sasse leads fresh calls to use seized ‘El Chapo’ money to pay for border security  Fox NewsSen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., resumed calls Wednesday for Congress to use money and other assets seized from convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” …

Intrusion monitors for election security go virtual  StateScoopSome states are now using a software-based version of an Albert sensor, a device election officials use to detect malicious network activity.

Intrusion monitors for election security are going virtual  StateScoopSome states are now using a software-based version of an Albert sensor, a device election officials use to detect malicious network activity.

‘Young people care about peace’, declares UN Youth Envoy in Security Council chamber  UN NewsAfter visiting refugee camps in Jordan, UN-backed schools in Gaza, municipalities in Kosovo and Youth Councils in Denmark, the UN’s Youth Envoy visit…

Party Like a Russian, Carder’s Edition  Krebs on Security“It takes a certain kind of man with a certain reputation. To alleviate the cash from a whole entire nation…” KrebsOnSecurity has seen some creative yet truly …

Aspen Security Forum 2019: News, analysis and highlights  NBCNews.comThe Aspen Security forum is July 17th-20th, 2019. Find the latest updates on the conference, the moderators, agenda and more.

FaceApp security concerns arise as Russian-owned face-aging app goes viral  Fox BusinessWhile no evidence has surfaced that FaceApp is misusing photos or other data, experts said the public should exercise caution when using the *service*.

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Deputies: Security guard beaten, carjacked in downtown Macon  wgxa.tvMACON, Ga. — A security guard was beaten and carjacked in downtown Macon late Sunday night, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office report. According …

Deputies: Security guard beaten, carjacked in downtown Macon  wgxa.tvMACON, Ga. — A security guard was beaten and carjacked in downtown Macon late Sunday night, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office report. According …

Washington burglary shows why home security systems might not be the best line of defense  fox4kc.comSAMMAMISH, Wash. — More than $50000 worth of personal items were stolen from a Washington home, and the burglars were caught on camera — ju…

Maximum Security leads field of 7 in Haskell Invitational  Fresno BeeMaximum Security to make his 2nd start since being disqualified in Kentucky Derby, taking on 6 rivals in $1M Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.

Fires set, phone tapped, security system stolen, girlfriend arrested  KWTXTEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) Tammy Delynn, 55, who’s accused of setting fires in December in her boyfriend’s home in Temple, stealing his home security system, …

Washington burglary shows why your home security system might not be best line of defense  wtvr.comSAMMAMISH, Wash. – More than $50,000 worth of personal items were stolen from a Sammamish home and the burglars were caught on camera – just …

Washington burglary shows why your home security system might not be best line of defense  WTVR CBS 6 NewsSAMMAMISH, Wash. – More than $50,000 worth of personal items were stolen from a Sammamish home and the burglars were caught on camera – …

Army vet caught on video punching River North security guard gets 3 years in prison. ‘Justice was served,’ vic  Chicago TribuneA U.S. Army veteran caught on video punching a female security guard in the face two years ago outside a building i…

Artificial intelligence in cyber security: The savior or enemy of your business? – Hashed Out by The SSL Store™  Hashed Out by The SSL Store™Artificial intelligence poses both a blessing and a curse to businesses, customers, and cybercriminal…

Make Sure Your Driver’s License Can Get You Through Airport Security in 2020  LifehackerThe REAL ID act is scheduled to fully go into effect until October 1, 2020. That means that, depending on the state you live in, next year your driver’s l…

Venezuelan teen blinded after 52 rubber pellets to the face  CNNThe teenager says he is beginning to forget colors, after being blinded in a July 2 protest in the Andean city of San Cristobal, Venezuela.

FaceApp might face FBI, FTC investigation over security concerns  CNETSchumer calls for investigation into FaceApp over security concerns and Russia ties  The Washington PostUS Sen. Schumer asks FBI, FTC to probe Russia’s FaceApp ov…

Photo editor FaceApp goes viral again, prompting security concerns  NBC NewsThe more than 2-year-old FaceApp, a photo editor that can change the appearance of a person in a photograph, has gone viral again.

Methadone clinic security in question  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) – The deadly shootings inside a Baltimore methadone clinic on Monday are raising new questions about security at those clinics.

Claroty extends platform to include IoT device security  TechTargetClaroty’s Continuous Threat Detection cybersecurity platform expanded to support IoT device security, along with noise reduction, increased visibility and root …

Bahrain to host conference to discuss Iranian naval security threats  The Jerusalem PostThe conference comes at a time in which the U.S. is seeking to build a coalition against possible naval attacks in the Gulf.

Bahrain to host conference to discuss Iranian naval security threats  The Jerusalem PostThe conference comes at a time in which the U.S. is seeking to build a coalition against possible naval attacks in the Gulf.

Black sheriff’s deputy in Ohio sues after white IRS security guard put a gun to his back  NBC NewsA black veteran Ohio sheriff’s deputy filed a civil lawsuit against a white security guard for allegedly pointing a gun at him during an inciden…

Ohio Deputy Held at Gunpoint by IRS Security Guard Says He’s Traumatized  Inside EditionDeputy Alan Gaston walked into an IRS office with a routine question about his taxes and ended up being held at gunpoint by a security guard.

FTC: D-Link Router Security Dispute Settlement Reached  The National Law ReviewFederal Trade Commission FTC entered into a proposed settlement with computer software manufacturer D-Link over charges they misrepresented the security …

Virginia Beach man says police officer damaged home security camera  WTKR News 3VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Police confirm the department’s Internal Affairs unit is now reviewing an incident at a man’s home on Saturday night. Steve Bergloff sent …