Tag Archives: public safety

New Virus Spreads Like The Common Cold – Via WiFi

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It started in the laboratory of a university in England. An airborne virus was cultivated. One that could spread like the common cold in densely populated areas, infecting all it came into contact...

Security Experts At RSA Decry Government Hacking

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There’s an old expression, “I’ve met the enemy and he is us.” When it comes to cyber-security, “us” may just stand for “U.S.” I’ve attended the RSA security conference for many years years and am...

AP Exclusive: Health law cybersecurity challenges

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Obama administration raced to meet its self-imposed deadline for online health insurance markets, security experts working for the government worried that state computer...

Home Security Systems Have Incredible Uses

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The value of a home security system cannot be emphasized enough. But did you know that there are several other benefits this device holds in store for you? From acting as a thermostat to being a...

A Deeper look into NSA spying: Watch Jacob Applebaum Videos

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This post originally appeared on securitycurrent. The reactions to the depth and scope of the NSA’s surveillance apparatus has varied from ho-hum, “that’s their job,” to OMG “it’s the end of the...

Govt report: Cyberattacks not coordinated

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A multi-agency government task force looking into cyberattacks against retailers says it has not come across evidence suggesting the attacks are a coordinated campaign to adversely...

2000 Pound WWII Bomb dismantled in Hong Kong

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Police in Hong Kong have today dismantled the largest WWII era bomb ever found in the city. The bomb was discovered in a construction site and forced the evacuation of 2,260 people. The bomb is a US...

7 Israeli Security Companies Capable of Protecting the Sochi Olympics

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The 22nd Winter Olympics are to be held in short time in Sochi, Russia. The news leading up to one of the world’s greatest sporting events hasn’t been good, to put it mildly. From stories about...

Cybersecurity chief had qualms over health website

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HHS cybersecurity chief says health care website tests didn't follow security 'best practices' WASHINGTON (AP) — The top cybersecurity officer for the Health and Human Services...