By Alex Kayle, Senior portals journalist with Web Security. Researchers from the Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering have come up with a way of stopping radio frequency identification (RFID) snooping, TechEye reports. Researchers are working on a credit card ‘switch’, which turns the card ‘on’ and ‘off’. It would require the user to hold on [...]
By Drew Levine @ Security Magazine. One of the most crucial issues for businesses right now is managing risk. After all, risk, if left unchecked, can be a serious drain on budgets and assets. While risk comes in all shapes and sizes, identifying which incidents cause the biggest danger to your company is critical to [...]
Newser.com: It’s not every day that you walk into a bank planning to cash a $100 check — and ultimately find yourself $3.3 million richer. That’s what happened to Rodolfo Valladares, who walked into a Florida Bank of America in July 2008 to cash said check. A teller mistakenly identified him as a robber who [...]
A flaw in home security cameras made by Trendnet allows hackers to access live video feeds without any credentials. Using Shodan, a search engine for online devices, a hacker was able to locate Trendnet cameras and watch online feeds, even ones that are password protected. “Although users can set up the cameras with a password, [...]
Many hotel operators in New York City have agreed to a long-term contract that will give hotel housekeepers and other employees significant pay raises, fully paid health coverage, larger pension contributions and, in many cases, personal panic alarms. The security devices would summon help if staff encounter danger in a guest room and also create [...]
By John Wagley, Security Management. Mobile devices can be easily lost or stolen. One application, which works with both Apple and Android platforms, can quickly and accurately track devices and offers a host of additional security features at relatively low cost. To begin using iHound, users must download the application to their phone or iPad. [...]
As fans descend on Indianapolis, the city, NFL and stadium security are preparing for security and safety threats. The National Football League’s showcase event will consume 44 blocks in the heart of the city, closing off streets and forcing an anticipated 150,000 or more fans to jockey with downtown workers for space much of the [...]
The Super Bowl is not only one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year but one of the biggest party weekends as well. The gathering of family and friends with a large focus on eating and drinking can definitely yield some unexpected challenges. All Hands Fire Equipment is reminding Football Fan’s to use [...]
Officers apprehended two suspects inside the Fraternal Order of Police in Tallahassee after central station detected activity on January 23,2012. Central Station Operator Tamkea Manuel received the alert from inside the building just before 2:00 am. She immediately dispatched the Tallahassee Police Department and let them know of the movement inside. Officers quickly arrived on scene, located [...]
