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City of Johannesburg's Cyber Network Shut Down by Hackers

October 25, 2019

Hackers have shut down the cyber network of Johannesburg City Council, targeting computers of local government employees in South Africa’s economic hub. 


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Department of Justice Awards $85.3 Million to Bolster School Security

October 25, 2019
The Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security — including funding to educate and train students and faculty — and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.
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artificial intelligence

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Combat DeepFake Videos

October 25, 2019
The U.S. Senate passed the Deepfake Report Act to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an annual study of deepfakes and other types of similar content.
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United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations Targeted in Phishing Campaign

October 25, 2019

A mobile-aware phishing campaign targeting non-governmental organizations around the world, including a variety of United Nations humanitarian organizations has been detected. 


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cannabis

From Seed-to-Sale: What Cannabis Operators Need to Know Before They Grow

Maria Henriquez
October 24, 2019
From seed-to-sale, all activities that occur with each cannabis plant needs to be tracked and captured on security video, including the interaction between an employee and a plant. Even plant waste and dead plants must remain under surveillance at all times.
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DOJ Awards $85.3 Million in Grants for School Security

October 23, 2019

The Department of Justice announced that it has awarded more than $85.3 million in grants to improve school security and safety.


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France's Digital ID Plan Breaches Europe's Privacy Regulations

October 18, 2019
The French government’s plan to launch facial recognition technology in November with the aim of giving citizens secure digital identities “seems premature,” Digital Minister Cedric O told Le Monde newspaper.
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You Cast Your Vote…Or Did You?

Tom DeSot
Tom DeSot
October 18, 2019

Of late, much has been written regarding the dangers of electronic voting machines and how their security controls are either lacking or non-existent, leading to potential voter fraud or changes in how ballots are cast


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money

Texas Gets $61.2 Million to Counter Terrorism Statewide

October 18, 2019

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced $61.2 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism, threats and hazards to the state.


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UC Davis Health Establishes Gun Violence Prevention Training Program for Health Professionals

October 18, 2019

Researchers at the University of California, Davis will develop the nation’s first program to train healthcare professionals to help their patients reduce firearm-related injury and death.


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