International


El Chapo's Escape: Mexico's Security Challenges

Drug cartels exercise enormous power and influence over the country.

  • Jul 21, 2015
Security Heightened for Bastille Day in France

Security Heightened for Bastille Day in France

Anti-terror forces marching in parade as example to extremists.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jul 14, 2015
India and Pakistan Join Expanding Security Organization

India and Pakistan Join Expanding Security Organization

The organization is led by Russia and China.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 10, 2015
Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

Security Startup Octopus Raises $2.5M

The cloud-based physical security tool raised the money from a group called Singulariteam.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jul 09, 2015

Reducing Security Risks When Operating in Mexico

Government opening the door to $50 billion of international investment by 2018 boosts economy but menaced by serious security risks.

  • Jun 24, 2015
Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Whistleblower Calls Out Visa Program for Wealthy Foreigners

Taylor Johnson came forward with critical comments regarding a program known as EB-5.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 12, 2015
The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

The Destructive Influence of ISIS Threatens World Security

It’s all a game of psychology used to take over the world.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 11, 2015
Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Chinese Ex-Security Chief Gets Life Sentence

Zhou Yongkang was sentenced for accepting bribes, abusing power and revealing state secrets.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 11, 2015


China Hacking Exposes Millions of U.S. Workers

China Hacking Exposes Millions of U.S. Workers

The Obama administration a breach on government workers could affect up to four million citizens.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Jun 05, 2015

Recent Piracy Activity Onboard Oil Tanker Exposes Need for Greater Security on Ships and at Ports

Oil tanker Oriental Glory averted by group of 30 pirates, went on board, robbed the crew and siphoned tons of fuel.

  • May 27, 2015
Security Guards of French President Being Questioned

Security Guards of French President Getting Questioned

Questions have now been asked in the wake of the incident.

  • By Matt Holden
  • May 26, 2015
EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

EU Officials Call for Major Security Changes

The changes would be made to confront new security risks in many different areas.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Apr 28, 2015
Kenyan University Students March to Demand Security

Kenyan University Students March to Demand Security

Students marched the Kenyan capital after gunmen killed nearly 150 people.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Apr 07, 2015
21 Dead, Almost 600 Held Hostage in Kenya Attack

21 Dead, Almost 600 Held Hostage in Kenya Attack

A terror group known as Al-Shabaab is claiming responsibility for an attack on Garissa University College.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Apr 02, 2015
More Than 26,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to ISIS

More Than 26,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to ISIS

A cybersecurity activist developed the roster, but it has flaws.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Apr 01, 2015
Personal Safety on an African Safari

Personal Safety on an African Safari

Always listen and obey the guide; he or she is there to keep you safe and secure.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Mar 27, 2015
Germanwings Co-Pilot May Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

Germanwings Co-Pilot May Have Deliberately Crashed Plane

The co-pilot locked the cockpit door once the pilot left to use the restroom.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 26, 2015
Report Says FBI Lags Behind US Terrorism Threats

Report Says FBI Lags Behind US Terrorism Threats

The report says the FBI needs to hire more linguists to counter rapidly evolving threats.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Mar 25, 2015

SmartTek Systems Grants OnWatch of Australia Exclusive Rights to App Trio

Agreement opens floodgates for international expansion.

  • 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

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