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Fitness App Becomes Security Risk After Military Movement Discovered

Strava fitness app included a heat map of movement in their newest application upgrade which could be used against military bases.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 30, 2018

Housekeepers to Ask Las Vegas Hotels for Panic Buttons

Negotiations begin next month, and union leaders will also bring a request for panic buttons on behalf of the more than 14,000 housekeepers working on the Strip and in Vegas' downtown area. The goal of the wireless devices, which alert managers if workers are attacked, is to prevent sexual assault.

By Jessica Davis
Jan 29, 2018

Facebook Hires First Head of Cybersecurity Policy

Facebook as hired a former White House official as its first head of cybersecurity policy.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 26, 2018

Smartphone Application Developed for Super Bowl Security

Smartphone application to help with security efforts during the Super Bowl.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 26, 2018

Campus Security & Life Safety Introduces Secure Campus Awards

CSLS now offers a product contest for safety and security products found on campuses.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 25, 2018

SIA Opens Registration for Complimentary Events at ISC West 2018

Jan 25, 2018

Hackers Stole $172 Billion in 2017

According to a report released by Norton, hackers stole $172 billion from overconfident consumers in 2017.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 25, 2018

Two Students Dead, More Than a Dozen More Injured in Kentucky High School Shooting

Two students were killed and 14 others were shot at Marshall County High School.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 24, 2018

Show your Customers and Clients that Privacy Matters this Data Privacy Day

Every year, we pause on January 28 to focus on data privacy and protection for the annual International Data Privacy Day.

By Jason Cronk, Jessica Walton
Jan 24, 2018

Knight Security Systems Announces the Launch of KnightSentry 2.0

New System Health Monitoring Software Enables Faster Resolution Than Ever

Jan 23, 2018

Razberi Launches New Channel Partner Program for Video Surveillance and Cybersecurity Platform

Program incentivizes resellers to market and sell Razberi ServerSwitchIQ appliances with the CameraDefense cybersecurity solution

Jan 23, 2018

The Security of Amazon Go

The convenience store of the future has some hefty security.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 23, 2018

Two Improvised Explosive Devices Detonate at Florida Mall

Two Improvised Explosive Devices Detonated at Florida Mall

Two IEDs detonated at Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, Florida.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 23, 2018

Shooting at High School Leaves 1 Wounded

A male student shot and wounded a female student in the cafeteria of Italy High School in Italy, Texas.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 22, 2018

Altronix Showcases Latest Power and Transmission Solutions at Intersec 2018

Featured Solutions Deliver More Power, Versatility and Range

Jan 19, 2018

iPhone Bug Freezes Your Phone With Just One Link

The chaiOS bug can freeze or restart your phone without even having to click the link.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 19, 2018

Behind the Scenes: Super Bowl Security

In just a few weeks, the Super Bowl will kick off after two years of planning the safety and security of the event.

By Sydny Shepard
Jan 19, 2018

Axis Communications Appoints Verena Rathjen as VP for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Vice president EMEA is a newly created position at Axis.

Jan 18, 2018

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