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The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country.
Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's classified computer network could increase the risk of a breach of classified information, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a new report.
Eight years after the 9/11 attacks brought a new focus on security at airplane maintenance facilities — and six years after Congress first required action — the government still hasn't tightened its vigilance.
Hot sauce and a comb were all an al-Qaida suspect in New York needed to nearly kill one of his guards nine years ago. The bloody episode suggests that security worries in bringing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other 9/11 suspects to trial here could be just as big inside the courthouse as outside.
- Self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, officials said Friday.
London faces the largest security challenge since World War II when it hosts the 2012 Olympics, British security minister Alan West said Friday.
The country's understaffed land ports of entry need massive investments in infrastructure, technology and personnel to avoid becoming the path of choice for human and drug smugglers, according to a report released Wednesday by a border advocacy group.
United Technologies Corp. said Thursday it will buy General Electric Co.'s fire detection and electronic security business for $1.82 billion in a deal to expand its similar operations in North America.
This holiday season, many travelers will be able to keep a close eye on home.
For years, 70-year-old Ian McKellen was a highly respected actor who alternated between films and stage, which included lots of Shakespeare. Then just before turning 50, he came out on a BBC radio show and in the last two decades his career has skyrocketed. He’s appeared in blockbusters such as “The Da Vinci Code,” the X-Men series and of course as Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings.” McKellen’s new TV show, “The Prisoner,” debuts on AMC on Nov. 15. He chatted with Nicki Gostin.
Microsoft's newest computer operating system has survived its first few weeks on the market without needing any security fixes.
Facebook was hit on Tuesday by a well-meaning intruder who took over some of the site's online groups as a way of sending a message: "Think about the safety in your social media life to the same extent you do in your real life."
Some users of Twitter, the microblogging site, may be the victim of a new phishing and account hijacking attempt on Twitter that specifically affects private messages — called "Direct Messages" or DMs — sent between users.
Routine daily visits by the public at Fort Hood, Texas, have been suspended as the post tightens security following a deadly shooting spree.
The House approved legislation Friday aimed at making chemical and water treatment facilities less vulnerable to terrorist attack.
U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.
British officials have acquired a $64 million radio communications system to boost security for the 2012 London Olympics.
The security of an Arizona sheriff who has aggressively cracked down on illegal immigration is under review after a shooting scare involving CNN commentator Lou Dobbs.
The government has installed high-tech passenger screening equipment at airports without fully measuring whether the technologies address the most serious risks to aviation, congressional auditors found.
New Mexico national security initiatives in Los Alamos, Albuquerque and Socorro will receive $43 million in federal funding.
The head of security for the Vancouver Olympics says the cost of providing protection for the 2010 Winter Games shouldn't go over budget — and may be less than expected.
An island in the Indian Ocean, vital to the U.S. military, disappears as the sea level rises. Rivers critical to India and Pakistan shrink, increasing military tensions in South Asia. Drought, famine and disease forces population shifts and political turmoil in the Middle East.
U.S. and North Korean officials wrapped up unofficial talks Tuesday with other northeast Asian countries about regional security, but with no reports of major breakthroughs.
The German soccer federation is sending its security chief to South Africa to inspect the team's headquarters at the 2010 World Cup.
- U.S. federal prosecutors have charged a Massachusetts man with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, alleging he and co-conspirators traveled to the Middle East seeking training, discussed attacking a shopping center, and watched and distributed "jihadi'' videos," Reuters reported on Wednesday.
Six powers regret Iran's stance on nuclear dealSenior officials from six world powers expressed disappointment on Friday that Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential ability to make nuclear bombs and urged Tehran to reconsider.
Cell Phone Spyware Zeroes In On ConversationsDENVER, Colo. -- That cell phone conversation you're having that you think is private may not be, as someone could be listening in to not only what you say, but also what you text.
Q A: What is Afghanistan's loya jirga; what does it do?After his inauguration on Thursday, re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced he would organize a "loya jirga" -- a large assembly of Afghan leaders.
4 men in Fla. terrorism plot sent to prisonFour men described as soldiers in a terrorism plot to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices have each been sentenced to less than a decade behind bars, far less than federal prosecutors sought.
DAWN.COM | Metropolitan | The brave men who saved many livesPESHAWAR: Fazal Raheem, the cop who stopped a suicide bomber at the entrance of the Judicial Complex on Thursday, is no longer in this world, but he has kept his words.
SCENARIOS: How far will Colombia-Venezuela crisis worsen?Venezuelan troops this week blew up two makeshift bridges spanning the frontier with Colombia in the latest incident to stoke tensions between two South American neighbors caught up in a long dispute.
Chinese military Web site target of cyberattacksA Web site set up by China's Ministry of Defense this summer was hit by more than 230 million hacker attacks in its first month of operation, but none of the attacks were successful.
I've been reading a lot the past few days about the decision of the Attorney General and the President to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and a few of his fellow terrorists in federal court in New York City.
Obama: Alleged 9/11 leader will be executedPresident Obama tells NBC News that he expects professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be convicted and executed.
How Secure Is Cloud Computing?Cloud computing services, such as Amazon's EC2 and Google Apps, are booming. Friday's ACM Cloud Computing Security Workshop in Chicago was the first such event devoted specifically to cloud security.
MyPorts Gives You Detailed Information on Open PortsWindows only: We've talked about ways to portscan your computer before, but if you're looking for a simpler solution to secure your connection, free utility MyPorts shows you what open ports are being actively used and which may be unnecessary.
Moussaoui formally sentenced, still defiantBound by the jury's verdict, Judge Leonie Brinkema on Thursday sentenced Zacarias Moussaoui to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
House pushes ban on peer-to-peer softwareStung by an embarrassing electronic leak last month revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved Tuesday to prohibit federal employees from using the same type of Internet file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.
Is America at War? - Patrick J. BuchananAre we at war — or not? For if we are at war, why is Khalid Sheikh Mohammed headed for trial in federal court in the Southern District of New York? Why is he entitled to a presumption of innocence and all of the constitutional protections of a U.S. citizen?
Officials to inspect U.S. jail for Gitmo inmatesFederal officials are due to arrive in rural northwest Illinois to inspect a prison that could be bought by the federal government and used to house Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Gitmo detainees finally get day in courtIn courtrooms barred to the public, dozens of terror suspects are pleading for their freedom from the Guantanamo Bay prison.
DHS acknowledges own computer break-insThe Homeland Security Department, the lead U.S. agency for fighting cyber threats, suffered more than 800 hacker break-ins, virus outbreaks and other computer security problems over two years.
Parties split on N.Y. trials of alleged terroristsFormer New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and other Republicans say that putting suspected terrorists on trial in New York creats unnecessary security issues.
Gitmo detainees finally get day in courtDozens of terror suspects are pleading for their freedom from the Guantanamo Bay prison, sometimes even testifying on their own behalf by video from the U.S. naval base in Cuba.
Palestinians to seek endorsement of statehoodPalestinian officials say they are preparing to ask the United Nations to endorse an independent state without Israel's consent.
Illinois prison eyed for Guantanamo inmatesThe Obama administration may buy a near-empty prison in rural Illinois to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay along with federal inmates, a White House official says.
Snow globes? TSA will likely just say 'no'Pity the lowly snow globe with white flakes raining down on a snowman or Santa Claus tucked inside its liquid dome.
AP source: 9/11 suspects will be tried in N.Y.Accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, The AP reported.
Reputation is everything in IT security | Bruce SchneierIT is something of a special case because so much of it is free. So, for both specialised IT services where price is less important and for generic IT services – think Facebook – where there is no price, trust will grown in importance.
Travelers can keep eye on home from far awayThis holiday season, many travelers will be able to keep a close eye on home. Thanks to new security system technology, including live video feed, you can monitor everything from the front door to the sump pump from hundreds of miles away.
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