Jarrett William Smith gave detailed instructions about how to build an explosive device to an undercover FBI agent, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 24, 2019
Access control leader invests in key personnel to help drive the next phase of growth.
Mission 500 announced that it raised $41,000 at its fifth annual Security Softball Game.
The company originally planned to phase out security patches for Windows 7 in January. Now, Microsoft will continue issuing free updates for election systems around the world.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 24, 2019
Huawei has been “suspended,” and effectively expelled, from ONVIF so long as U.S. sanctions remain on the mega Chinese manufacturer, according to a report released by IPVM.
- By John Honovich
- Sep 23, 2019
The fight over increased funding for election security is far from over, though: The House and Senate still need to agree on a number for the final version of the bill.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 23, 2019
Detroit police will continue to use the software to identify violent crime suspects but are prohibited from using it on live or recorded video.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 23, 2019
The issue gained renewed attention after a mass shooter used Facebook to live stream his murder of over 50 people at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 20, 2019
The bill’s passage, which would give grants to elderly and low-income residents, came after the House of Representatives approved a bill that requires carbon monoxide detectors in public housing.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 20, 2019
While the two “penetration testers” were given permission to attempt to break into courthouses, local law enforcement were not informed of the tests. Now, the men are facing charges.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 19, 2019
In recent weeks, three Orthodox Jewish men were attacked in New York in potentially bias-related incidents that led to major injuries.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 19, 2019
The state said it would redevelop its vote tallying system so that voting machines no longer print receipts with QR codes, which Secretary of State Jena Griswold says could be hacked.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 18, 2019
A new investigation discovered that the medical images and health data of more than 5 million patients in the U.S. was readily accessible on the web without a password or login.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 18, 2019
Hackers are targeting IT service providers as a means of attacking dozens of organizations at once and potentially reaping bigger financial rewards.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 17, 2019
The department announced the sanctions Friday after it said that North Korean intelligence groups targeted American critical infrastructure, particularly the financial system.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 17, 2019
Your IP address is an extension of your online identity, so you must be diligent in protecting it through unique passwords, VPNs or adding extra protective layers.
- By Susan Alexandra
- Sep 16, 2019
While the bill would ban facial recognition software from body cameras, law enforcement are not banned from using it in other cameras.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 16, 2019
By and large, the GSX experience was good. There were a few hick-ups here and there, but overall GSX seems to be a nice regional tradeshow.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 16, 2019
Lawmakers are working to find a solution that will help counter ransomware attacks, which are affecting school districts and municipal governments.
- By Sherelle Black
- Sep 13, 2019
Day two of 2019 GSX is in the books from the tradeshow floor. I certainly didn't have to dodge anyone to get from one side of the house to the other. Where are the attendees?
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Sep 12, 2019
Seeing the technology and offerings first-hand was eye-opening at my first conference.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 12, 2019
Officers will still have to get permission to view the footage, which they say can not only help to fight crime but assist them with tracking down missing people.
- By Sherelle Black
- Sep 12, 2019
As exhibitors wrapped up the last day of the conference, STANLEY Security, Salient Systems and ADT Commercial continued to showcase their services.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 12, 2019
The police department will fund the body cameras through its savings account.
- By Sherelle Black
- Sep 12, 2019
STANLEY Security, ADT Commercial and Salient Systems showed off their latest products and celebrated awards on the second day of GSX.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 11, 2019