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US Marine Killed in Shooting at Washington, DC Barracks

US Marine Killed in Shooting at Washington, DC Barracks

A U.S. Marine was shot and killed while on duty at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning, according to a U.S. Marine Corps press release.

At Least Four Injured in German Vehicular Attack

At Least Four Injured in German Vehicular Attack

According to German police, the suspect rammed his car into a crowded pedestrian area in Bottrop, Germany, shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Inclement Weather Grounds NYPD Security Drones During NYE

Inclement Weather Grounds NYPD Security Drones During NYE

The New York Police Department was forced to cancel plans to use drones as part of its security protocol during the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebrations due to rain.

The Watch List for 2019

The Watch List for 2019

The truth of the matter is that trends are changing every day.

Worst Data Breaches of 2018

It seemed like data breaches were everywhere in 2018, affecting everyone from a Canadian cannabis store to Chili's to the U.S. Postal Service. Here are a few of the biggest data breaches of the year.

A Look into 2019: Cyber Threat Trends

A Look into 2019: Cyber Threat Trends

A lot happened in 2018 - especially on the cyber security side of things.

Protect Your Port: Using Segmentation to Keep Cyber Attackers at Bay

Protect Your Port: Using Segmentation to Keep Cyber Attackers at Bay

What do the city of Atlanta, the Port of Barcelona, Spain and the Port of San Diego have in common? They all have been victims of ransomware attacks this year.



This Device Helps to Keep Your Home Safe for the Holidays

This Device Helps to Keep Your Home Safe for the Holidays

The great debate: Do you leave your Christmas tree lights on when you leave for the holidays?

Alexa Integrates with Even More Security Systems

Alexa Integrates with Even More Security Systems

Amazon has opened up Alexa's home security features to the whole developer community.

California Mall Employs Security Robot

California Mall Employs Security Robot

A security robot will start patrolling a California mall to increase security and customer relations.

U.S. Ballistic Missile Systems Lack Cybersecurity

U.S. Ballistic Missile Systems Lack Cybersecurity

A Department of Defense report found no anti-virus, no data encryption and no multi factor authentication.

Washington State Police Department Recruit Private Surveillance Cameras to Fight Crime

Washington State Police Department Recruit Private Surveillance Cameras to Fight Crime

Renton Police are asking the public to register their surveillance cameras to increase the likelihood of solved crimes.

Florida Hospital Upgrades Security, Ensures Safety of Patients

Florida Hospital Upgrades Security, Ensures Safety of Patients

The hospital recently began phasing in additional security measures, including reducing the number of entry points.

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Wave of Bomb Threats Linked to Group of Spammers

Wave of Bomb Threats Linked to Group of Spammers

Last weeks wave of Bomb Threats has been linked to the same group of spammers responsible for mass sextortion scams.

Indiana City to Install Surveillance Cameras to Government Building

Indiana City to Install Surveillance Cameras to Government Buildings

Columbus, Ind. is adding surveillance cameras to its Department of Public Works building.

French Christmas Market Targeted in Shooting, Terror Level Raised

French Christmas Market Targeted in Shooting, Terror Level Raised

A Christmas Market in France was the scene of a shooting that left five dead and 10 injured last week.

The Monitoring Association Appoints Two New Directors

Association management professional Illeny Maaza and security industry veteran marketer Leigh A. McGuire join The Monitoring Association headquarters staff

Facial Recognition Kiosk at Taylor Swift Concert Brings Up Data Security and Privacy Issues

Facial Recognition Kiosk at Taylor Swift Concert Brings Up Data Security and Privacy Issues

Data security and privacy experts discuss the issues of facial recognition at Taylor Swift's May 18th concert.

Facebook Bug Exposes 6.8 Million Users

Facebook Bug Exposes 6.8 Million Users' Photos

Facebook continues to face criticism of the information they share with third-party app developers.

Tennessee Courthouses See Security Boost Thanks to New Funding

Tennessee Courthouses See Security Boost Thanks to New Funding

Courthouses in Tennessee will receive funding to increase security.

U.S. Airlines Should Expect Busy Air Travel over the Holidays

U.S. Airlines Should Expect Busy Air Travel over the Holidays

U.S. airlines expected to see almost 46 million passengers over the holiday travel period

Indiana County Implements Surveillance Camera Program

Indiana County Implements Surveillance Camera Program

Project Guardian is funded by money seized from drug dealers. Schalk believes the program will help deter criminals and prevent illicit activity in the county’s parks.

NY Times Report Shows Scary Side of Location Data

NY Times Report Shows Scary Side of Location Data

A new report from the New York Times details how personal and invasive smartphone location data can get.

New York Hospital to Increase Emergency Department Security

New York Hospital to Increase Emergency Department Security

RRH officials said security will be increased in multiple areas of the emergency department, including the addition of more staff and a metal detector.

California County Board Adds Metal Detectors to Increase Security

California County Board Adds Metal Detectors to Increase Security

A metal detector will now greet visitors to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors chambers as part of a new, broader security policy intended to boost safety.

ReconaSense Expands Sales and Marketing with Key Executive Hires

Security Industry Sales and Marketing Leaders Join to Accelerate Growth

Massachusetts Police Ask Residents to Share Security Camera Footage

Massachusetts Police Ask Residents to Share Security Camera Footage

After a resident has registered with the department, Brookline Police will only ask to see their video footage if the department is investigating specific crimes that took place in the resident’s neighborhood.

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