Security News

• TSA agent fired after passing note to traveler that said 'You ugly!!!'
  
  A New York airport security worker is without a job because of a two-word message she wrote on a piece of paper: 'You ugly!!!'
  ABC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Hairmyres Hospital staff to take part in 24-hour strike
  
  The action, on 2 September, will involve cleaners and porters as well as maintenance, housekeeping and security staff.
  BBC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• India Begins Restoring Communications to Kashmir
  
  The UN Security Council held a private meeting Friday to discuss India's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status which has escalated tensions with neighboring Pakistan.
  Voice of America.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Security Laws Making Australia a Secretive State, Media Leaders Say
  
  Lawmakers look at press freedoms after Australia media raids.
  Voice of America.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Trump Gets Update on Afghan Peace Plan with Troop Pullout Possible
  
  President Donald Trump was briefed on Friday by top national security advisers on the status of negotiations with the Taliban on a U.S. troop pullout from Afghanistan and the potential for a political settlement between the warring sides.
  Newsmax.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Chinese security forces prepare to use terrifying giant forks on Hong Kong protesters
  
  Chinese security forces have been seen training to use giant electric forks against protesters in Hong Kong. The photos were taken in Shenzhen, which is 4.5 miles away from the region.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Donald Trump to be briefed on Afghan peace talks amid fears of hasty pullout
  
  President Trump and administration security officials were briefed by special Afghan envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on the state of peace talks with the Taliban on Friday, as lawmakers unveiled legislation setting conditions of Mr. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Millions of people may need to change their login details, Google says
  
  Cyber criminals may have access to millions of people's online login details, security researchers at Google's Mountain View, California, headquarters suggests.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Huawei founder is confident UK 'won't say no to us' in 5G rollout - CNET
  
  Ren Zhengfei told Sky News he's confident Britain will use Huawei equipment despite US security concerns, and noted the threat posed by its HarmonyOS.
  CNET.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Beijing says US blacklisting China's largest nuclear power firm is 'just an excuse'
  
  "The US administration has abused the blacklist in the name of safeguarding US national security," Chinese state media said, citing similar tactics used on Chinese tech giant Huawei.
  CNBC.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Tennessee executes inmate in electric chair for double murder
  
  State officials pronounced 56-year-old Stephen West dead at 7:27 p.m. at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville
  CBS News.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Social media has become a battleground in Hong Kong's protests
  
  Hong Kong protesters' social media use demonstrates an increased understanding of cybersecurity and how to effectively communicate with the medium.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Canada's signal intelligence agency using an escape room to bolster recruitment
  
  The Communications Security Establishment has taken the unusual step of reaching out to an Ottawa-based escape room company to help bolster its recruitment levels and raise its profile.
  CBC News.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Unisys Rides on Deal Wins, Announces New Service Contracts
  
  Unisys' (UIS) focus on security has resulted in several large contract wins in the recent years, which is driving the company's growth.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Compliance Is Not Security: Why You Need Cybersecurity Chops In The Boardroom
  
  You need a cyber expert in the boardroom to keep your customers, your employees and your intellectual property safe.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.

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