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Grindr revives IPO plan after US security panel drops opposition  Financial TimesThe Chinese company that owns Grindr, the world’s most popular gay dating app, has revived a plan to list the unit after a US national security panel dropped its…

Yubico’s tiny YubiKey has the future of security all locked up  Fast CompanySay “YubiKey” aloud, and you might get a sense of the intention of Yubico, the company behind this USB hardware-based authentication key that’s stormed the …

Housing authority considering new security plan  WBRCBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District is considering a new plan to help increase police presence in their communities.

WATCH: Security footage captures American teens fleeing after stabbing Italian police officer. Was it self defense? [Police]  CrimeOnlineItalian police say two American teens visiting Italy were captured on CCTV security footage running away …

Capital One says data security incident affected 100 million users  Yahoo NewsCapital One Financial Corp said on Monday the personal information including names, addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth of about 100 million …

Ventura County Fair reviews security after Gilroy shooting  KEYTThe Ventura County Fair will open it’s doors Wednesday morning, less than a week after the Garlic Festival shooting. Security plans are in the works as people …

Off-duty security employee beaten with bat in Chelsea park  WCVB BostonPolice said the victim is suffering life-threatening injuries after being hit on the head with a baseball bat.

Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting is proof: It’s ‘increasingly a challenge’ to secure outdoor events  USA TODAYThe people in charge of security at the Gilroy Garlic Festival relied on the industry’s best practices, employing tall fences and met…

Security tight at Greene Co. Fair  WDTN.comGREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) – The Greene County Fair is underway and security is at the forefront of officials’ minds in light of the California festival …

Add This to Things You Can’t Take on a Plane: Missile Launcher  The New York TimesThe weapon was found in a man’s checked luggage in Baltimore. He said he was a military *service* member and wanted to take it home as a souvenir from …

Gilroy attack highlights delicate balance of security concerns at public events  NBC NewsEvents like the Gilroy Garlic Festival and other so-called soft targets are inherently hard to secure. Experts say organizers have to balance safety with…

Gilroy attack highlights delicate balance of security concerns at public events  NBC NewsGilroy Garlic Festival: Outdoor events harder to secure, experts say  USA TODAYGilroy Garlic Festival shooting: Gunman cut through back fence t…

5 Takeaways from Senate Report on Election Security  Bay News 9The U.S. still has a lot of work to do to secure its elections.

Security and accuracy concerns delay decision on new NC voting machines  CBS17.comCARY, N.C. (WNCN) – The N.C. State Board of Elections again delayed a decision Monday on choosing what voting systems to approve after voters raised …

Maryland offers $3 million in security grants to places of worship  WTOPDeadly attacks over the last few years have brought fear to many houses of worship — and have made security a concern. The state of Maryland will be doing its …

Festival Security Top of Mind After California Shooting  NBC ConnecticutFestivals in Connecticut, such as North Branford’s Potato and Corn Festival, are talking about security in the wake of the mass shooting at a food festival in …

Home security cameras give authorities eyes across the county  KCCI Des MoinesThe Neighbors by Ring app sends security footage from home cameras to the Polk County Sheriff.

Growing structural issues leading to security concerns at Jefferson County’s adult jail  KATVAnother test of “vulnerabilities” at the Jefferson County Adult Detention Center has exposed new structural deficiencies at the 12-year-old facility …

Growing structural issues leading to security concerns at Jefferson County’s adult jail  KATVAnother test of “vulnerabilities” at the Jefferson County Adult Detention Center has exposed new structural deficiencies at the 12-year-old facility …

US Defense Dept. to Experiment With Blockchain-Based Security  CointelegraphThe U.S. Department of Defense has put blockchain on its four-year roadmap for cybersecurity improvements.

Jones County Sheriff Office increasing cost of security for events  WDAMThe Jones County Sheriff’s Office sent out several letters to those who use their services as event security, outlining an increased rate of pay for the department …

Every Escambia County elementary school to have armed security  WEARESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — Escambia County School District is in the process of hiring Campus Security Officers. These CSOs job is to protect …

Head of SEC Enforcement Dept. for Cryptocurrency, Cyber Security Resigns  CointelegraphThe chief of the SEC Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit has resigned, after around two years of leading investigations involving crypto and cyber security.

Family files wrongful death lawsuit after security guard killed man at Dallas apartment complex  Dallas NewsThe family of a man killed last year by a security guard at a Red Bird apartment complex has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against th…

Cyber attack of a historic coast attraction raises awareness of digital security  WLOXThe Instagram account of Beauvoir, the Presidential home of Jefferson Davis, was the target of an online attack Monday morning. And it’s shining a light on …

Security guard’s family wants gas station closed  WFAA.comDALLAS — The family of a former military translator wants a Dallas gas station shutdown. The move comes one week after the city of Dallas started its push to …

Boise city hall scraps facial recognition, eyes other “proven” security measures  Idaho NewsBoise City Hall has pulled the plug on a $52000 plan to use facial recognition at city offices but one city leader says a “real security problem” stil…

Capital One Announces Data Security Incident  PRNewswirePerpetrator Arrested by Federal Law Enforcement MCLEAN, Va., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) announced …

Fatal Garlic Festival shooting has central Iowans rethinking security plans  KCCI Des MoinesA fatal shooting in Gilroy, California, has central Iowa event organizers rethinking their security plans.

Pate: Iowa offers a model for election security  The GazetteElection cybersecurity is a race without a finish line. There are new and constantly evolving threats out there every day from foreign governments, and from bad …

Nestlé biodegradable security tags aim to lock in waste savings  www.businessgreen.comNestlé UK is to become the first major company to use biodegradable security seals on its transport fleet, as part of an attempt to reduce its dependence on…

Health center beefing up security, relying on paper files after ransomware attack  WLKY LouisvilleA Louisville community health center is relying on old technology while it works to get back online, after it was the victim of two ransomware a…

Siri security: contractors are listening  KGET 17(NBC News) Apple has long touted its commitment to protecting customer data, but according to a new report from The Guardian, humans are listening in on …

McConnell defends blocking election security bill, rejects idea he is aiding Russia  The Philadelphia Inquirer‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security  The New York TimesWhy is Mitch McConnell bl…

McConnell calls criticism on election security ‘modern-day McCarthyism’  CNNSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell defended himself from withering criticism by Democrats and political commentators that his blockade of election …

Jenks resident captures car burglary on security camera  kjrh.comJENKS, Okla. — A Jenks resident is crediting his surveillance camera mounted on his dashboard for capturing a clear picture of two men breaking into his car.

Former employee accuses Savannah River Site security team of racial discrimination  Aiken StandardAn African American woman from Georgia is suing her former employer, the Savannah River Site security contractor, for racial discrimination and …

Deputies provide security, build public relations during Columbia County Fair  Portage Daily RegisterFor the last 15 years, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Portage Police Department have helped keep people safe at the Columbia County…

No Jail Time for “WannaCry Hero”  Krebs on SecurityMarcus Hutchins, the “accidental hero” who helped arrest the spread of the global WannaCry ransomware outbreak in 2017, will receive no jail time for his …

McConnell defends blocking election security bill, rejects criticism he is aiding Russia  The Washington PostSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday defended his decision to block an election security bill and lashed out at critics w…

Watch: McConnell defends blocking election security bills  Roll Call On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responded to criticism about his decision to block election security bills. He said his decision was “not …

Maine fairs focus on security after California shooting  WGMETOPSHAM (WGME) – Agricultural fair season is getting underway in Maine, attracting a huge number of visitors. The Topsham Fairgrounds are empty now, but …

Maine fairs focus on security after California shooting  WGMETOPSHAM (WGME) – Agricultural fair season is getting underway in Maine, attracting a huge number of visitors. The Topsham Fairgrounds are empty now, but …

Sheriff: Security a top priority at the Cole County Fair  ABC17News.comCole County sheriff’s deputies, road patrol, jail staff and volunteers will help provide security this week for the Cole County Fair, Sheriff John Wheeler said.

Microsoft preps to purge its cloud access security broker of shonky crypto protocols TLS 1.0, 1.1  The RegisterTransport Level Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 is to be axed for users of Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS) from 8 September as the c…

Barracuda: 74% of IT Security Pros Say Email Attacks Impact Businesses  MSSP AlertEmail attacks have a “significant impact” on today’s businesses, according to a study of 660 IT security professionals conducted by Barracuda Networks.

Trump’s pick for U.S. intelligence chief has less national security experience than predecessors  PBS NewsHourWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s pick for national intelligence director has been mayor of a small Texas city, a federal p…

McConnell defends blocking election security bills  CNNSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the Senate floor to defend blocking two election security bills.

California shooting raises security questions at Ingham County Fair  WILX-TVHot dogs, elephant ears, and fried Oreos are a hot topic at the fair. But so is safety following northern California shooting on Sunday. Every year thousands …

Attempted rape at Augusta Canal Trail renews push for security cameras on trail  WRDW-TVIt’s been five days since an attempted rape at the Augusta Canal Trail, and there is still no leads on a suspect.

NBIB employees get official offers to transfer to DoD’s security clearance agency  Federal News NetworkAs security clearance program moves from OPM to Pentagon, National Background Investigations Bureau employees have received offers to move …

Microsoft Adds IoT Device Protection to Azure Security Center  BleepingComputerMicrosoft announced the general availability of Azure Security Center for IoT which provides organizations with security posture management and threat …

Mar-A-Lago job openings raise security concerns  WPECMar-A-Lago is looking to hire cooks and housekeepers. With a president as controversial as Donald Trump, when they hire temporary workers, possibly from …

School security paramount in Nashua’s new middle school project  The Union LeaderNASHUA — As city leaders prepare for a possible multimillion-dollar improvement project for Nashua’s three middle schools, safety and security issues have …

National security rocket launches require stronger federal strategy | TheHill  The HillThe future of the American national security space enterprise now rests on the ability of the Air Force and the intelligence community to seize upon emergi…

Minimum-Security Walkaway Surrenders To Police: Corrections  Concord, NH PatchDrug Felon Back In Jail, Corrections Officials Say – Concord, NH – Update: Drug felon James Vigeant is accused of not returning to work after a break last week.

CNN security analyst sounds the alarm on Trump’s pick  CNNRep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX), who aggressively questioned former special counsel Robert Mueller last week during Congressional hearings involving his report on …

Breeders’ Cup Classic Top 10: Maximum Security moves up  BetAmerica ExtraSlowly but surely the top contenders for the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Santa Anita are sorting themselves out. The Haskell Invitational (G1) and the …

Ready for Hamilton? Organizers stressing security measures before performance  KFOR Oklahoma CityOKLAHOMA CITY – Theatre fans will soon be heading to the Civic Center Music Hall to see one of the most talked-about shows on Broadway. Before yo…

MSDE fixes improper data storage after audit raises security concerns  The Star DemocratBALTIMORE — The Maryland State Department of Education confirmed Friday, July 26, its improper storage practices have been rectified after a routine audit…

In wake of California festival shooting, Mayor Lori Lightfoot promises ‘robust security plan’ to protect Loll…  Chicago Sun-TimesMayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday promised a “robust security plan” to protect patrons at this weekend’s Lollpalooza…

Sudan military condemns shooting of child protesters in school uniforms  The GuardianThe head of Sudan’s ruling military council has said there must be immediate accountability over the shooting dead of at least four school children on Monday…

Four teenage protesters killed by security forces in central Sudan  The GuardianAt least four students were killed when security forces opened fire on a protest in central Sudan on Monday. The oldest was 16, the youngest 14, locals said.

Cloud Security Concerns Loom for 93% of Businesses Adopting Apps and BYOD  ThreatpostThreatpost talks to Jacob Serpa with Bitglass about how more enterprises are struggling with a cloud security conundrum when it comes to public cloud vs on …

Nuclear Security: The International Atomic Energy Agency Could Improve Priority Setting, Performance Measures, and Funding Stabilization  Government Accountability OfficeNuclear terrorism remains among the most significant threats to the Unit…

Drug addict who threatened to stab TK Maxx security guard with his hypodermic needle is jailed  ExaminerLiveNicholas Leonard was given a chance to change following the attack but was caught shoplifting again.

Acting Homeland Security chief: Border crisis can only be solved by congressional action  Fox BusinessThe Supreme Court voted on Friday in a 5-4 decision to allow the administration to use $2.5 billion in military funding on the wall’s constr…

Homeland Security vehicle vandalized in downtown Fresno, CA  Fresno BeeA Homeland Security vehicle in downtown Fresno was the apparent target of vandals early Monday, authorities report. The van was parked in a lot near Inyo …

Union Station Has Serious Security Vulnerabilities, Per Amtrak Inspector General Report  DCistWashington’s Union Station and the Ivy City Yard maintenance facility continue to have serious security gaps that make them vulnerable to trespasser…

California festival shooting raises concerns about Lollapalooza security  WGN TV ChicagoCHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she’s confident the city and organizers have a robust security plan place for Lollapalooza this weekend, after …

Daycare Owner’s Son Arrested By Feds In Homeland Security Raid  CBS MiamiSOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE (CBSMiami) – The son of a Southwest Miami-Dade day care center owner is under arrest, however, his name and the charges have …

AALU, GAMA to Build New Organization Representing the Financial Security Profession  PRNewswireWASHINGTON, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU) and GAMA International today announced they will …

$23 billion spent equipping Afghan security forces but oversight lacking, says US inspector general  Ottawa CitizenJohn Sopko, the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, has outlined some of the problems associated wit…

How Congress can reform America’s security partnerships to protect civilians | TheHill  The HillWhen armed forces inflict indiscriminate harm on civilian populations, it carries steep costs beyond the obvious human toll on affected populations.

Maryland Security Audit Finds Vulnerabilities in Massive Amounts of Student and Teacher Data  T.H.E. JournalAn audit of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) by the state found a “number of deficiencies” with the agency’s securing…

U.S. universities battle a security storm in Congress  Science MagazineThe threat from China is real, U.S. academic leaders say. But so, too, is the possibility that federal efforts to combat that threat could inhibit the U.S. research …

The dollar is ‘the greatest security ever,’ says chart watcher  CNBCThe U.S. dollar is at its strongest levels in more than two years, and top technician Carter Worth says it looks like it’s headed even higher. “It’s the greatest …

Does United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ:UBFO) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?  Yahoo FinanceFor beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it completely …

Firefighters, security officers at Women’s and Children’s Hospital  ABC17News.comSecurity officers and firefighters swarmed the grounds of a Columbia hospital Monday morning but details about what prompted the response were scarce.

Judge issues emergency order after lapse in security screening for convicted felon  York Daily RecordYork County Judge Craig T. Trebilcock issued the order after the county commissioners called Sheriff Richard Keuerleber’s actions a “derelict…

Revealed: Crossrail hired security firm to monitor trade unionists  The GuardianSenior managers at Crossrail, the huge publicly funded rail project in London, hired a corporate security company to monitor trade unionists who were …

The future of airport security: United teams up with CLEAR  Yahoo FinanceYahoo Finance’s Adam Shapiro, Julie Hyman, Brian Sozzi, and Andy Serwer join CLEAR Co-Founder & President Ken Cornick.

Making the smart city safe and secure  ZDNetReviewing the security implications of smart cities and offering guidance on how security and risk professionals should address and overcome these potential …

Security Today Magazine – July August 2019  Security TodayFeaturing: • A Winning Security Plan • Moving to the Door • Relying on Power • Thermal Imagers Deployed • Using Mass Notification.

Albertus Magnus adds cyber security major as need is growing  Greenwich TimeNEW HAVEN — Albertus Magnus College announced Monday it will add a major in cyber security beginning this fall. The college said in a statement that the …

Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: July 20–26  Council on Foreign RelationsBelow is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from July 20 to 26, 2019. This update also …

TSA security finds missile launcher at BWI airport in Texas man’s checked bag  CapitalGazette.comBaltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport security officials detained a man after finding an unloaded missile launcher in a tr…

Emerging Security Vendors To Know In 2019  The Biggest Tech News For Channel Partners, Solution Providers And The IT ChannelAs part of CRN’s Emerging Vendors for 2019, here are 46 hot security startups, founded in 2013 or later, that solution…

Equifax Says Cultural Changes Since Breach Make It a Security Leader  Wall Street JournalThe credit-reporting firm says investments and new executives have helped it turn a corner on cybersecurity. Some security experts are skeptical that Equ…

Equifax Says Cultural Changes Since Breach Make It a Security Leader  The Wall Street JournalThe credit-reporting firm says investments and new executives have helped it turn a corner on cybersecurity. Some security experts are skeptical that…

DC encourages residents to participate in security camera incentive program  FOX 5 DCD.C.’s mayor is urging residents to take part in the city’s security camera incentive program as a way to aid police in solving crimes in the District.

Which cyber security trends should organisations adopt in 2019?  Open Access GovernmentWith cyber crime on a meteoric rise, organisations in 2019 have to pay extra attention to cyber security trends.

Urgent11 security flaws impact routers, printers, SCADA, and many IoT devices  ZDNetSecurity updates are out, but patching will most likely take months, if not years.

Wyze Cam 1080p Review: Dirt-Cheap Security Camera  Tom’s GuideGet the Wyze Cam if you want a very inexpensive wireless security camera with a surprising number of features. Read our Wyze Cam review to see if it’s right for …

Manchester Arena attack inquests could ’embarrass’ security services  BBC NewsLawyers representing the families of the Manchester Arena attack victims have “embarrassing” evidence highlighting the “shortcomings” of the security services, …

Gun Loaded With 14 Bullets Stopped By Security At Pittsburgh International Airport  NewsRadio 1020 KDKAA Pittsburgh man was stopped with a loaded 38-caliber handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport Monday morning.

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software Market Best Growth Report With Top Key Players – IBM Security AppScan Standard, Micro Focus, Checkmarx, Appknox, Netsparker  News ExteriorThis research report is equipped with the informati…

4 Network Security Mistakes Bound to Bite You  Dark ReadingIt’s Shark Week again! Are you ready to outmaneuver sharks of the cyber variety? These tips can help.

United Airlines to use biometrics to help you fly through airport security  Fox BusinessUnited Airlines is working with biometrics company clear to bring its retina and fingerprint screening facilities to more airports.

Tickets on sale today for 2019 Salt Bowl, new security procedures in place  KATVAs tickets and t-shirts for the 2019 Salt Bowl go on sale, organizers are reminding fans of new security procedures for the game. A clear bag policy will be in …