Showing posts with label security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label security. Show all posts

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push

“A private company is going to be concerned with being profitable,” Finlay said. “They’re selling the safety of the traveling public for corporate greed. That’s what is happening.” 

Gold+ is the latest TSA privatization effort, adding on to other initiatives, including an expansion of the screening partnership program that uses private contractors, overseen by the TSA, to handle security screenings at small and non-hub airports. The TSA plans to eliminate roughly 4,500 positions as the program expands to 220 US airports...

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/tsa-trump-privatization-push


 

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Supreme Court Is Building Its Own Massive Police Force - POLITICO

For years, the force sat at fewer than 200 officers, but now officials are aiming to more than double the ranks of the agents and officers who protect the justices and the Supreme Court’s building. 

The push for a rapid security buildout stems from the substantial threats to the justices at a moment of growing political violence in the U.S. and the sense that the system has just not been up to the challenge task of keeping them safe. That’s a belief that appears to be shared by at least some of the justices themselves…

 https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/06/28/supreme-court-justices-security-police-00969784


Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Whitmer's Europe trade trip focusing on defense and security

“Michigan is open for business and on the move, working with anyone and competing with anyone to onshore good-paying jobs for Michiganders,” said Whitmer in a statement released by her office. “On this investment mission, we’ll strengthen ties with European allies, showcase Michigan’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and innovation, and bring home new opportunities that create good-paying jobs for Michiganders…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-06-15/whitmers-europe-trade-trip-focusing-on-defense-and-security


 

Saturday, March 7, 2026

US officials increase security over fear of attack by Iran amid US-Israel bombing

Iran could attack through "operatives that they have had here of their own" or "guns for hire from crew organizations or just trying to inspire people to carry out acts of terrorism", Levitt said. 

 Iran could also launch cyber-attacks against the US, as it has previously. After Israel and the US, during the Obama administration, deployed a cyberworm, Stuxnet, to delay Iran's nuclear program, the country started using distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against US banks…

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/security-increase-iran-attack-us-israel-bombing


Friday, December 12, 2025

Attackers using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into installing MacStealer

Pasting commands into Terminal without understanding them is a dangerous thing to do at the best of times. If you do it at all, you should ensure that you absolutely trust the source. Sponsored results in Google are not at all trustworthy. 

It would be extremely easy for a non-technical user to fall for this, so you might want to alert your family and friends...

https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/11/attackers-using-chatgpt-to-trick-mac-users-into-installing-macstealer/ 


 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Here's What You Need To Know About Trump Mobile's 1 Big Controversy | HuffPost Life

"…You cannot yet test the security settings of the Android 15 smartphone, the available preinstalled apps, or any other important product details you might want to try before paying for a $499 phone that you cannot get a refund for because "all sales are final and non-refundable"…"

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-mobile_l_685984f5e4b0b13879323798 


 

Monday, June 16, 2025

Minnesota shootings set off five-alarm fire in Congress

Lawmakers "are scared," the senior Democrat said, and want "addresses hidden and security updates. They won't be silenced." 

A second House Democrat said there is "heavy demand" for members to have their own personal security details. 

A House Republican told Axios they responded to the news by immediately raising the issue of members' security with House leadership.…

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/14/minnesota-melissa-hortman-john-hoffman-congress


 








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