NEWS & ANALYSIS

Report: Biometric Data Being Collected with 'Little to No Standards, Oversight, or Transparency'

May 23, 2012 -The extensive collection and sharing of biometric information among government agencies is detrimental to both immigrant communities and U.S. citizens because of possible errors and a breakdown of privacy, says a joint white paper released by the Immigration Policy Center and Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Olympic Security Praise from NYPD Chief

May 23, 2012 -NYPD chief Raymond Kelly said today that he is impressed with London's security planning for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Morning Security Brief: Implanted Bomb Scare, Boards Not Focusing on Cybersecurity, Mobile Device Use in Healthcare, and More

May 23, 2012 -A flight from France was diverted to Maine after a passenger claimed she had been implanted with a bomb. A new report says that corporate boards are not paying attention to cybersecurity. The use of private devices can compromise patient privacy and information. And more.

The 'Art of Clandestine Courier Delivery' Helped Bin Laden Stay Hidden for So Long

May 22, 2012 -Bin Laden recognized that practicing good OPSEC made operations slower, but saw it as a necessary trade-off for secure communication.

Leading Figure in Major International Phishing Operation Sentenced

May 22, 2012 -A principal figure in a major international hacking ring that allegedly bilked banks of more than $1 million was sentenced last week to five years in prison.

Morning Security Brief: Bomb Threat at NSA Site, Wisconsin Man Arrested for Phone Threats, NBA Playoff Shooting, and More

May 22, 2012 -A bomb threat halts construction at the new NSA megacenter. A Wisconsin man is arrested for threatening to blow up political offices. Police are investigating a shooting that left eight injured minutes after the Monday’s NBA playoff game. And more.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Amnesty International Surveillance Case

May 21, 2012 -The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allow the federal government to conduct surveillance without a warrant.

Morning Security Brief: Wrongful Convictions, Cyberattacks at NATO summit, Prison Riot Leaves One Dead, and More

May 21, 2012 -The National Registry of Exonerations. Hackers target NATO summit. The National Guard is called in to help quell a Mississippi prison riot. And more.

Most Men Arrested Test Positive for Drugs

May 18, 2012 -In some areas, as high as 81 percent of adult males arrested test positive for drugs at the time of arrest, according to a drug abuse monitoring report released by the White House on Thursday.

LAPD Agrees to Suspicious Activity Reporting Reforms

May 18, 2012 -The Los Angeles Police Department has agreed to amend its suspicious activity reporting program after civil liberties and community groups raised civil concerns.
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