Category: Security and Warning Systems

U.S. World Cup Cities Are on a Counterdrone Spending Spree

The New York Times – Business:
FEMA has given cities and states $250 million to protect the World Cup from airborne threats. That equipment will remain in place after the tournament.
The Pentagon’s Favorite Tech Guy Is This Hawaiian Shirt-Wearing Founder

The New York Times – Business:
Palmer Luckey, who founded the defense tech start-up Anduril, has become the It Guy as President Trump aims to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons.
Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad

The New York Times – Business:
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
120,000 Home Cameras Were Hacked for Sexual Videos, South Korean Police Say

The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country’s effort to stop exploitative recordings
For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive

As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
Manhattan Has More Secure Buildings Than Most Cities. That Wasn’t Enough.

Decades of threats have heightened security in New York City. But Monday’s attack in a Park Avenue office building shows the limits of preparedness.
Making Connections on Flights to the U.S. from Europe Could Get Easier

On select routes from London offered by American and Delta, travelers will bypass standard customs and skip rechecking bags as part of a program that could expand to other airports.
What to Know About the TSA’s Possible End to Its Liquid Size Limits

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, has said that the next major airport security screening announcement could target limits on liquids. How likely is that?
Elon Musk, His 16-Foot Wall and the Feud With His Texas Neighbors

Residents of an upscale enclave outside Austin, Texas, learned the hard way what it’s like when a multibillionaire moves into the mansion next door. Some of them have started a ruckus over it.
Expert Tips on How to Stay Safe at Crowded Events

Recent attacks have made some travelers wary about attending outdoor celebrations, concerts and sports events. Here’s how experts say you can protect yourself.