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Please respond directly to DHS via the contacts below if you have any relevant information: The Station Fire in northern Los Angeles County, CA is threatening the Mount Wilson Communications Facility. Some other facilities determined to be of significant critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) are the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, Mount Lukens and Mount Disappointment Communications Facilities, 33Kv, 220Kv power lines, and Gould power substation. The National Coordinating Center (NCC) needs input from its NCS partners regarding anticipated impacts to Federal communications systems and assets.Please respond directly to DHS via the contacts below if you have any relevant... more
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In recent years, the number of reported data breaches at healthcare organizations has soared, despite laws requiring the groups to protect patient information. In May, a hacker stole more than 500,000 patient records from a state-run database that tracks drug prescriptions in Virginia — and then demanded a ransom to return the information.In recent years, the number of reported data breaches at healthcare organizations has... more
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I was forced to smile at the irony of the situation when I shared the discovery my co-author. Here is a book created to lead businesses and security professionals in the “how-to” of preserving their intellectual property – and it’s already on the P2P networks. These networks exist so individuals can illegally download the creative thoughts of others without having to provide any compensation.I was forced to smile at the irony of the situation when I shared the discovery my... more
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We’ve just published the latest guide in our ‘Securing Social Media’ series. We advise companies to block the use of P2P on the corporate network where not related to business use, and implement security guidelines to limit future risk.We’ve just published the latest guide in our ‘Securing Social Media’... more
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While the real thing may take time, some budget lobbying, and the guts to admit that you are not perfect, here instead is a very fast security self-assessment which will give you a rough idea of where you stand.While the real thing may take time, some budget lobbying, and the guts to admit that... more
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The majority of IT security spending is focused on perimeter security. These measures are reactive in nature. “With the advent of Web Services and SOA, the attack surface is more exposed and is getting more complex. The more complex a system is, the easier it is to compromise. Security should be considered early in the software development process.The majority of IT security spending is focused on perimeter security. These measures... more
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While the word “encrypt” does not occur even once within the ARRA, the guidance that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides for complying with the HITECH Act portion of the ARRA is full of encryption direction.While the word “encrypt” does not occur even once within the ARRA, the... more
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Both network vendors and PC vendors should wake up to the new reality that there is another layer of change on top of the ever increasing bandwidth, application, and storage requirements. A change in the threats.Both network vendors and PC vendors should wake up to the new reality that there is... more
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People get so upset, understandably, when an organization loses a laptop with SSNs, or has one stolen. But now, upon hearing that crooks don’t even need to steal SSNs, but can just generate them from commonly known information and use them until the victims discover the crimes, it is puzzling why so many people don’t see this as something to be concerned with, and to demand changes for.People get so upset, understandably, when an organization loses a laptop with SSNs, or... more
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Knowledge is paramount in our efforts to understand our “climate” when it comes to conflict, it’s causes, how it’s fueled by the feeling of loss of control, and how it either unfolds progressively over time or rapidly without notice. The extremes, ups and downs of emotions that spur loss of individual control and can lead to hot conflicts, dangerous encounters and unpredictable results.Knowledge is paramount in our efforts to understand our “climate” when it... more
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Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are an attractive target for identity thieves. According to the Institute of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE), SMBs usually qualify for larger lines of credit, “enjoy extended payment terms and less transactional scrutiny for large purchases or high value ticket items than individual customers.”Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are an attractive target for identity... more
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On July 29th, as I was following up on a story that flashed across my Twitter stream about 30 certified employees of a school district finding themselves victims of ID theft, I found something that should not have been there...On July 29th, as I was following up on a story that flashed across my Twitter stream... more
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RSA, the Security Division of EMC recently released several research reports that examine the far-reaching security implications of promising technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, social networking and mobile communications, and explore the pivotal business risks and rewards they represent to organizations worldwide.RSA, the Security Division of EMC recently released several research reports that... more
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The U.S. Customs Service (Customs) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that they have discovered bulk imports of Chinese honey that were contaminated with low levels of chloramphenicol (CAP), a potentially harmful antibiotic and unapproved food additive.
As always, when people seek out a healthier alternative the criminals end up finding a way to profit. The mysterious collapse of bee colonies around the United States has increased the demand for foreign honey. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has a investigative series on how the international honey trade has been targeted by smugglers trying to take advantage of high demand for imported honey. Here's an excerpt of the story by P-I reporter Andrew Schneider: The five-month investigation by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reveals that Chinese firms are increasingly exploiting that demand by smuggling in diluted and sometimes contaminated honey. The FDA is cracking down on honey launderers amid fears that dangerously contaminated honey could harm consumers, but the article concludes that oversight is still shockingly rare and a serious incident is inevitable. "There's more crooks than ever, and it has become a real nasty business out there," said the spokeswoman for an international group formed to fight Chinese honey laundering. "They gamble and very, very few—almost none—get caught. So they keep corrupting the system."
A far cry from the innocent image of Winnie the Pooh with a paw stuck in the honey pot, the international honey trade has become increasingly rife with crime and intrigue.
In the U.S., where bee colonies are dying off and demand for imported honey is soaring, traders of the thick amber liquid are resorting to elaborate schemes to dodge tariffs and health safeguards in order to dump cheap honey on the market, a five-month Seattle P-I investigation has found.
The business is plagued by foreign hucksters and shady importers who rip off conscientious U.S. packers with honey diluted with sugar water or corn syrup -- or worse, tainted with pesticides or antibiotics.The U.S. Customs Service (Customs) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today... more
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