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Google Plus to Shutter Early Due to Second Data Breach

Google Plus to Shutter Early Due to Second Data Breach

As a result of the latest breach, the company now plans to shutter Google Plus by April 2019, and cease access to its APIs in the next 90 days.

FBI Announces Two National Security Arrests in Ohio

FBI Announces Two National Security Arrests in Ohio

According to statements from Department of Justice officials and federal court records, both suspects are accused of planning attacks that were foiled by law enforcement.



Altronix Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program

Altronix LINQ™ Network Power Management Solutions Interface with Lenel’s OnGuard Access Control Security System

Utah Synagogue Trains for Active Shooter Following Pittsburgh Mass Shooting

Utah Synagogue Trains for Active Shooter Following Pittsburgh Mass Shooting

Congregants at the largest Jewish synagogue in Utah participate in active shooter training.

Marriott Breach Investigators Hone In on Suspects

Marriott Breach Investigators Hone In on Suspects

Private investigators believe Chinese hackers may be to blame in the Marriott hack.

Bug Found in Surveillance Cameras Makes Feeds Vulnerable

Bug Found in Surveillance Cameras Makes Feeds Vulnerable

Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability which can be used to completely compromise Nuuo surveillance cameras and feeds.

Genetec Receives UL 2900-2-3 Level 3 (L3) Cybersecurity Readiness Certification

UL awards Security Center Omnicast VMS system with highest level of its Cybersecurity Assurance Program in ‘Security and Life Safety’ category

Atlanta Prepares Super Bowl LIII Security Plans

Atlanta Prepares Super Bowl LIII Security Plans

According to Amy Patterson, vice president of operations and logistics for the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, those involved in Super Bowl preparations will work on contingency plans for everything from suspicious packages, protests and even mass casualty incidents.

How Safe Are Bitcoin ATMS?

How Safe Are Bitcoin ATMS?

As its evangelists work day and night to popularize digital currencies, Bitcoin ATM machines are popping up to help the unbanked and underbanked have access to the leading cryptocurrency.

Virginia Churches Update Security Measures

Virginia Churches Update Security Measures

“An off-duty police officer in uniform,” Fr. Steve DeLeon said. "It's sad. It’s supposed to be a place of worship where everybody should feel safe, but I think we are living in different times."

NMC Appoints Norm Barton Regional Sales Manager West, Proactive Video Monitoring

Norm Barton Joins National Monitoring Center (NMC) as Regional Sales Manager West, Proactive Video Monitoring, as Support to New Proactive Video Monitoring Dealers in the Western US.

Apple Adds USB Security Key Support in Latest Safari Preview

Apple Adds USB Security Key Support in Latest Safari Preview

Users can enable a feature in the preview version of Safari that lets them log in with USB-based CTAP2 sticks, which offer more stringent protection than a standard text-based password.

California Police Department Adds Portable Security Cameras

California Police Department Adds Portable Security Cameras

The Redding Police Department is purchasing two portable security cameras to help protect property and prevent crime.

Mozilla and ThingsCon Launch IoT Security Certification Mark

Mozilla and ThingsCon Launch IoT Security Certification Mark

Mozilla and ThingsCon announced Thursday the launch of the Trustable Technology Mark, designed to help customers tell if an Internet of Things-connected device is designed with strict privacy and security measures.

New Orleans

One Year Later: New Orleans' Real-Time Crime Center

New Orleans' Real-Time Crime Center has helped to solve numerous crimes over the last year.

Houston Hospital Unveils Security Robot

Houston Hospital Unveils Security Robot

The largest hospital in Houston, Texas is increasing security with the addition of two security robots.

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    Comcast Business recently released its 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of 34.6 billion cybersecurity events detected between June 1,2024 and May 31, 2025. Now in its third year, the report offers business leaders a unique perspective into the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses and align cybersecurity with business risk. Read Now

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New Products

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.