In a voluntary recall, Medtronic has issued a software update to plug cybersecurity holes in programmers — which are kinds of software that physicians use to measure a connected device's performance, batter life and settings — for the company's implantable cardiac devices, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 15, 2018
Dahua Technology continues to focus on their commitment to introduce innovative and comprehensive solutions to the security industry.
Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, the Defense Department did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity until recently, the new report says.
Facebook's WhatsApp says it has fixed a video call security bug that let hackers hijack accounts.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 12, 2018
"Had he been successful, Rosenfeld’s alleged plot could have claimed the lives of innocent bystanders and caused untold destruction," FBI Assistant Director in Charge William Sweeney said.
- By Jessica Davis
- Oct 12, 2018
The Department of Homeland Security gave notice it plans to waive environmental laws to install gates along a stretch of border fence.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 12, 2018
Because the security industry is finding increasing responsibility for the door, Neal will spearhead the integration of SDC’s product solutions, name and brand on the West coast.
H.R. 302 includes the TSA Modernization Act, the first ever reauthorization of TSA since the agency’s founding in 2001.
Last October, a Heathrow employee lost a USB stick containing 76 folders and more than 1,000 confidential files, including the names, dates of birth, passport numbers and other personal information related to aviation security staff.
- By Jessica Davis
- Oct 11, 2018
Mobile access to homes and offices is not a new concept, but in 2018, why do we still have to carry around bulky keys when we have our phone with us?
- By Eric Trabold
- Oct 11, 2018
Sector Border Patrol agents arrested six Mexican nationals and five U.S. citizens after three separate smuggling attempts this week.
U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted a few smuggling attempts.
Who protects the Court and its inhabitants?
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 10, 2018
Currently, Google Account users grant an app a lot of permissions to access their Google Account data in one fell swoop. After the changes are implemented, consumers will be able to grant or deny each permission individually.
- By Jessica Davis
- Oct 10, 2018
Researchers have recently observed an alarming trend: attacks are multiplying in size, often far exceeding what many service providers consider a safe defensive capacity.
- By Tom Bienkowski
- Oct 10, 2018
Google has made the decision to shut down much of its social network following the disclosure of vulnerable data.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 09, 2018
California has passed a law that sets higher standards for passwords.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 09, 2018
Artificial Intelligence is finding a home in the security industry.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 09, 2018