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Metal Thefts Drop by 23%

November 17, 2016

Insured metal theft claims in 2015 were down 23 percent from 2014 levels and 29 percent over the past two years.

EU Unveils New Traveler Security Check System

November 17, 2016

The EU unveiled plans to charge travelers five euros ($5.30) for security checks to get visa-free travel to Europe's borderless Schengen area.

The 10 Easiest Passwords to Hack

November 7, 2016

A new research paper has listed the top-ten least-secure passwords currently in use online.

Living with Terrorism in the US: How Americans are Adapting

November 7, 2016

When Americans go to the polls to choose a new president on Nov. 8, they will be choosing the candidate they believe has the best approach to dealing with terrorism.

The Most Stolen Items in the U.S. this Holiday Season

November 3, 2016

Apparel, children’s toys, electronics and electronic accessories are expected to be the most stolen items this holiday season in the U.S.

Payment Card Security and the Arrival of EMV

The risk of payment card fraud is real, driven by the momentum of eCommerce and its cashless consumerism, reliant on payment cards to perform so many transactions. However, the incidence of payment card fraud is expected to change.

Jim Romeo

November 1, 2016

In 2009 a hacker embedded malware on the point-of-sale (PoS) equipment at a Seattle eatery known as the Broadway Grill.

Study Analyzes Bomb Threats in Schools

October 31, 2016

According to the Educator’s School Safety Network (ESSN), a national non-profit school safety organization, the vast majority of media reports related to school safety this school year have been about bomb threats.

Top School Security Concerns During Election Day

October 30, 2016

With Election Day just days away, schools across the country are preparing to open their doors to the public to operate as polling locations.

Half of All American Adults are in a Police Face Recognition Database

October 21, 2016

Half of American adults – more than 117 million people – are in a law enforcement face recognition network, according to a report.

Smart Grids Lack Cybersecurity Protection

October 18, 2016

A new Tripwire survey found that 38 percent of respondents believe smart grids have the greatest cyber security risks when compared to other smart city services and 20 percent said they have the smart city initiatives for their smart grids.