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Visa Inc. introduced the first payment wearable ring backed by a Visa account for use at the Rio 2016 Olympic games.

There was a decrease in terrorist attacks and resulting fatalities in 2015. 

Sirin Labs has unveiled its new smartphone - a $14,000 device said to be the most secure mobile phone in the world.

The U.S. has issued a warning to American citizens visiting Europe this summer to be on the alert for terrorism risks. Targets could include major sporting events and tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation, says the State Department.

New York and London ranked in the top 10 of both the Global Cities Index and the Global Cities Outlook.

ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, is rolling out a new security testing program to provide assurance testing for IoT devices and sensors.

Companies based in Brazil have the lowest aggregate Security Rating, while companies in the UK, Germany and the United States have the highest. 

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson introduced a new mission statement for the DHS.

The government will start scanning Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts of federal employees and contractors applying and re-applying for security clearances.