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Heartbleed Bug Still Causing Problems after Two Months of Patches

Heartbleed Bug Still Causing Problems after Two Months of Patches

Over 300,000 servers still vulnerable; McAfee offers free detection tool.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 24, 2014
Security and Threat Information Exchange Platfom Launched by Microsoft

Security and Threat Information Exchange Platform Launched by Microsoft

Allows quick communication between cybersecurity professionals who respond to cyber threats.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 23, 2014
Are Bulletproof Backpacks the Next School Security Trend?

Are Bulletproof Backpacks the Next School Security Trend?

As campus shootings increase across the nation, retailers are stepping up to create bulletproof products.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 19, 2014


AT&T Offers Help to Customers Affected by Breach

AT&T Offers Help to Customers Affected by Breach

Total number affected still unknown, but company to offer free credit monitoring.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 19, 2014
UK Government Admits Spying Using Google, Facebook, Twitter

UK Government Admits Spying Using Google, Facebook, Twitter

What it all boils down to is internal vs. external cyber communications.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 18, 2014
Android Smartphones House Pre-installed Spyware

Android Smartphones House Pre-installed Spyware

Integrated with the smartphone's firmware, it is impossible to remove or disable the malicious app.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 18, 2014

Samsung Techwin and Convergint Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership Agreement

Complementary solution delivers industry's top-rated systems.

  • Jun 18, 2014
IFSEC 2014 Opens its Doors to the Security and Fire Industry

IFSEC 2014 Opens its Doors to the Security and Fire Industry

A quick tour through this event shows that there is something for everyone.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 17, 2014
Security Solutions Hone in on Needs of Small to Medium Size Businesses

Security Solutions Hone in on Needs of Small to Medium Size Businesses

Crime doesn't discriminate against size; small businesses are typically most vulnerable with fewer resources to guard against it.

  • By Scott McNulty
  • Jun 17, 2014

Benefits of Key Control are Focus for Morse Watchmans at IFSEC 2014

Key control and management solutions offer state-of-the-art security.

  • Jun 16, 2014

Tri Ed Acquires SecurityPro Warehouse

New Orleans branch moving into 10,000 square foot facility.

  • Jun 16, 2014
Drones: The Future of Bonding with Your Neighbors

Drones: The Future of Bonding with Your Neighbors

Skyteboard 3G, an iOS and Android app-controlled drone, could help facilitate interaction in local communities. (Video Included)

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 16, 2014
Bitcoin Makes a Come Back to Apple App Store

Bitcoin Makes a Come Back to Apple App Store

As unregulated virtual currencies make their way back into iOS devices, what type of security issues will develop?

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 16, 2014

GovSec 2014 Attendance Grows 20 Percent

GovSec – the Government Security Conference and Expo, which featured TREXPO, the Law Enforcement Expo, and was held in conjunction with CPM East – saw its conference grow by 20 percent and total attendance reach more than 3,600 in 2014.

  • Jun 16, 2014

STANLEY Security transfers Sonitrol-branded Product Development to 3xLOGIC Inc

Goal is to bring combined strengths of both companies to the development and delivery of the brand.

  • Jun 13, 2014

Morse Watchmans Key Control Systems Improve Security at Wyndham Hamilton Park

KeyWatcher Systems ensure accountability for keys and essential communication devices.

  • Jun 13, 2014

Canon acquires Milestone to Make Major Advance in Network Video Surveillance Business

New combination will create formidable player in market by combining the strengths of Canon’s imaging technology with Milestone’s video management software.

  • Jun 13, 2014
Hacker Behind Bars for Revealing Ex-President’s Bathroom Art

Hacker Behind Bars for Revealing Ex-President’s Bathroom Art

Attempting to keep a low-profile after leaving the White House, George W. Bush didn't bargain on his most private room being revealed to the public.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Jun 12, 2014

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