US to ban TikTok and WeChat downloads this Sunday

September 18, 2020

The Department of Commerce announced prohibitions on transactions relating to mobile applications (apps) WeChat and TikTok to safeguard the national security of the United States.

NYPD and New York City Police Foundation Unveil New Crime Stoppers Mobile App

September 16, 2019

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The NYPD launched a free smartphone app for use on Apple iOS and Android devices to anonymously report crimes to the Crime Stoppers program.

China Cracking Down On Data Theft Caused by Mobile Apps

August 16, 2019

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China’s National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CN-CERT) says in its first-half report for 2019 that apps request an average of 25 permissions when installed, which is concerning as data theft remains a widespread issue.

Sen. Chuck Schumer Expresses Privacy Concerns of FaceApp

July 18, 2019

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Sen. Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the FBI and the FTC expressing his concerns with FaceApp, a mobile software application headquartered in Russia that uses artificial intelligence to alter users' images to make them look younger or older.

Small Businesses Lack Proper Security Standards

April 26, 2019

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More than three-fourths of small businesses (84 percent) include social media integration or messaging features on their app to keep users on their app for a longer period of time, according to a survey from Clutch.

Chicago Metra Launches ‘COPS’ Crime-Reporting App

April 16, 2019

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The Chicago Metra has launched a new smartphone app to allow riders to report safety concerns to the transit agency’s police force.

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2020 October

This month in Security magazine, we explore how Corning's global security group ensured business continuity and employee safety during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Also, we highlight the global security team at Uber and their recent security programs and initiatives. Industry experts discuss travel safety programs, career hackers, working for terrible bosses, group attribution error and more.

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