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Clinton's E-mail System Not As Secure As Intended

A misconfigured encryption system left it vulnerable to hacking.

  • Mar 05, 2015
Security flaw from the ‘90s is still a problem today

Security flaw from the '90s is still a problem today

The flaw leaves Apple and Android users vulnerable.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 04, 2015
Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Higher education leaders are asking the state for more money to help protect universities from IT security threats.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 03, 2015
Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

Secret Service Investigating Two White House Security Breaches

The Secret Service is investigating two separate instances that have occurred in the last 24 hours.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 02, 2015
Attorney General Says US Malls Should Increase Security

Attorney General Says U.S. Malls Should Increase Security

Holder suggests increasing staff, cameras and other techniques

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 27, 2015
U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

U.S. Secret Service to Conduct Drone Exercises

Announced in a statement of two paragraphs totaling less than 100 words.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 26, 2015
Mall of America could be affected if Homeland Security Funds Run Out

Mall of America could be affected if Homeland Security Funds Run Out

Like so many other large operations across the country, the mall is partially funded by Homeland Security.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 25, 2015
Oscars Brought Heightened Security Like Never Before

Oscars Brought Heightened Security Like Never Before

With an underground bunker, LAPD officers, FBI, Department of Homeland Security and snipers, yearly award ceremony went off without a hitch.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 23, 2015


Mall of America Heightens Security after Al-Shabab Threat

Mall of America Heightens Security after Al-Shabab Threat

A video posted online called for attacks against the mall.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 23, 2015
U.S. and Britain Work Together to Pull off SIM Card Heist

U.S. and Britain Work Together to Pull off SIM Card Heist

Intelligence agencies can intercept and decrypt communications without informing wireless network providers, foreign governments or the individual user.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 20, 2015
Google Removes ‘How Can I Join ISIS’ Autosuggestion

Google Removes 'How Can I Join ISIS' Autosuggestion

The search phrase was giving people advice for joining the radical group.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 20, 2015
TSA Reports Record-setting Number of Firearms Found at Airports

TSA Reports Record-setting Number of Firearms Found at Airports

Thousands discovered with the majority of them loaded.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 19, 2015
Denmark Outlines Security Funding after Terror Attacks

Denmark Outlines Security Funding after Terror Attacks

The government is also looking to prevent young people from becoming radicalized.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 19, 2015
Report Claims U.S. Embedded Spyware Overseas

Report Claims U.S. Embedded Spyware Overseas

The United States may have permanently embedded surveillance and sabotage tools in a variety of networks.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 18, 2015
U.S. Allies and Friendly Nations Can Purchase Drones from the Government

U.S. Allies and Friendly Nations Can Purchase Drones from the Government

Drone strikes integral part of global warfare.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 18, 2015
Obama Recruiting Tech Companies for Cybersecurity

Obama Recruiting Tech Companies for Cybersecurity

Executive actions aim to increase information sharing among private sector companies and federal law enforcement.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 13, 2015
US Navy Introduces Firefighting Robot

US Navy Introduces Firefighting Robot

SAFFiR and his drone sidekick, Damage Control Technologies, help keep sailors out of direct exposure to fire.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Feb 06, 2015
Obama’s Security Strategy Features Robust Leadership, Limitations

Obama’s Security Strategy Features Robust Leadership, Limitations

The President’s second, and final, national security strategy focuses on limiting how much the United States can shape world events.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Feb 06, 2015
How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

How Safe is Taxpayer Data?

Several technologies are available that help detect misuse of taxpayer information.

  • By Hagai Schaffer
  • Feb 05, 2015
Black Hawk Helicopters and Massive X-ray Machines to Attend Big Game this Sunday

Black Hawk Helicopters and Massive X-ray Machines to Attend Big Game this Sunday

Government agencies team up to ensure players, coaches, staff and attendees are safe and secure.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jan 28, 2015

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