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Newly discovered ‘Chaes’ malware targeting e-commerce customers

The Cybereason Nocturnus Team has identified an active campaign targeting customers of a larger e-commerce platform with newly identified multi-stage malware that evades antivirus tools dubbed Chaes. The info-stealing malware is designed to harvest sensitive consumer information, including login credentials, credit card numbers and other financial information. The Nocturnus Team has been tracking threat actors […]

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ESET Research discovers Lazarus attack in South Korea

ESET researchers have discovered attempts to deploy Lazarus malware via a supply-chain attack (on less secure parts of the supply network) in South Korea. In order to deliver its malware, the attackers used an unusual supply-chain mechanism, abusing legitimate South Korean security software and digital certificates stolen from two different companies. The attack was made

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Amazon recalls Ring video doorbells after fire threat

Across the US, Amazon is recalling 350,000 of its Ring smart doorbells after reports of them being a fire hazard. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ring Video doorbells sold between June 2020 through October 2020 appear to have a battery issue, in which they overheat “when the incorrect screws are used

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Gallagher unveils Connect Digital ID with new Command Centre release

Gallagher has released Command Centre v8.40, the latest version of its security and site management software. The new release introduces the Mobile Connect Digital ID along with a number of improvements that offer sites more flexibility for managing their security. Gallagher’s Digital ID removes the need to issue physical photo ID cards, instead providing a

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IDIS launches new AI Box DV-2232 for COVID-19

IDIS is supporting return-to-work tactics during COVID-19 with the launch of the AI Box (DV-2232). Powered by IDIS Deep Learning Engine, the AI Box is an add-on appliance that’s compatible with existing IDIS network cameras and DirectIP NVRs, eliminating the need for complex analytics software or edge VA devices. The IDIS AI Box for COVID-19

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Animal Jam reveals data breach affecting 46 million user accounts

Online children’s game, Animal Jam has been hit by a severe data breach, impacting 46 million user accounts. Developer of Animal Jam, WildWorks, stated that Animal Jam user data was stolen in connection with a recent attack on the server of a vendor it uses for intra-company communication. The virtual world game was launched in

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Milestone updates XProtect VMS

Milestone has released the latest update to its XProtect video management system. XProtect 2020 R3 includes a new level of encryption from Microsoft called Cryptography New Generation (CNG) that reportedly adheres to the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection on the market today.  According to the manufacturer, XProtect’s new encryption modules include stronger data

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ONVIF 22nd Developers’ Plugfest goes virtual

The 22nd ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest took place this year as a virtual event in October. Nearly 50 developers and engineers from 26 ONVIF member companies gathered virtually over two weeks in and completed nearly 200 hours of testing. Developers could test products independently for profile conformance, as well as assess interoperability between their devices and

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Cybereason unveils new XDR cyberattack solution

Cybereason has announced the availability of Cybereason XDR (Extended Detection and Response). The manufacturer describes Cybereason XDR as “a unified solution that fuses endpoint telemetry with behavioral analytics to empower global enterprises; detecting and ending cyberattacks anywhere on their networks”.   As targeted attacks take aim at multiple devices and users while employing a range of

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Veracity names new Systems Sales Manager

Scott Harrison has joined Veracity UK as Systems Sales Manager to focus on new business opportunities in the UK. The company states that appointment is due to ongoing demand for its video data storage solutions and sophisticated integrated command and control systems. “We are delighted to have Scott joining our existing team of industry experts

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Fairfield University partners with Pulse Secure for cybersecurity education

Fairfield University and Pulse Secure, have announced a new partnership to educate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The Connecticut-based University is now offering a flexible 30-credit Master of Science in Cybersecurity programme, which will reportedly leverage Pulse Secure technology in its new state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab. “Security threats thrive off distraction and working through stressful

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Aiphone announces new IX-EA IP video door station intercom

Video and audio intercom manufacturer, Aiphone has announced the addition of the IX-EA IP video door station intercom to its IX Series portfolio. A surface mount, weather-resistant IP station, the IX-EA comes equipped with a 1.23-megapixel fixed colour camera that can be programmed to call up to 20 different stations, with three different call level

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Data breach roundtable | Addressing the Threats

Following various reports back in September that Singapore-based hotel management platform, RedDoorz had suffered a data breach, a threat actor is now said to be selling a database from the company containing 5.8 million user records on a hacker forum. Security on Screen’s panel of cybersecurity experts explain what the hotel platform’s security teams and

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Cognitec upgrades FaceVACS biometric engine for masked faces

Cognitec has recently upgraded its FaceVACS engine with advanced deep learning methods and a new face finder. According to the company, the new version shows higher biometric accuracy rates for masked faces, strong poses as well as exaggerated mouth expressions. Extensive research and development efforts to enhance the company’s face finder technology resulted in a

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Exploring Pelco’s Sarix Professional cameras

Pelco states that its Sarix Professional cameras have been created to offer the most popular features and functionality into an assortment of indoor and outdoor cameras. With resolutions up to 5MP, these cameras reportedly deliver sharp images, cover large areas, and zoom in to scenes while maintaining evidential data. All Sarix Professional cameras (except the

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Gulfnet Security Systems partners with Patriot One to serve Middle East region

Surveillance provider, Gulfnet Security Systems has announced its partnership with developer of the PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Threat Detection Platform, Patriot One Technologies to purchase, deploy and service as the Middle East region’s security system integrator. Servicing the Middle East regions for over 16 years, Gulfnet will focus its initial PATSCAN Platform sales and deployment effort in

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Identiv releases Freedom Cloud

Identiv has released Freedom Cloud, a cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) offering for the Freedom Access Control solution. The subscription-based service gives organisations the option to pay as they go and only for what they need. Freedom Cloud enables users to control, manage and maintain their physical access control system (PACS) via Freedom’s

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Infortrend develops hybrid cloud storage solution

Enterprise storage provider, Infortrend Technology has developed a hybrid cloud solution of unified enterprise-class storage EonStor GS with the object storage Hitachi Content platform (HCP). The GS high availability storage integrates SAN and NAS services as well as Cloud Gatweway to connect to various cloud storage, including Hitatchi Content Platform. With the integrated EonCloud Gateway,

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Flemish Government opts for AEOS from Nedap

Access control for the Flemish Government’s sites across Belgium and other European countries will be handled by Nedap’s AEOS. The institution has awarded a 6-year framework contract, beginning in September 2020, to Nedap channel partner G4S. This will involve G4S replacing the technology for more than 4,000 doors with AEOS. The new AEOS system will

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Westcon signs distribution agreement with AttackIQ

Global technology distributor, Westcon has signed an agreement with breach and attack simulation (BAS) specialist, AttackIQ, to distribute its solutions in the EMEA and APAC regions. “Breach damage is worse than ever,” said Carl Wright, Chief Commercial Officer at Attack IQ. “In 2021, cyber damage on the global economy is expected to reach US$6 trillion

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AndroVideo unveils first commercially available cameras built according to OSSA’s Technology Stack

AndroVideo has released its first security camera that follows the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) Technology Stack. The new Smart Edge Camera from AndroVideo is available now and bears the “Driven by OSSA” seal. This mark indicates the product follows the OSSA Technology Stack for video security devices that prescribes the use of a

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What to expect from Security & Safety Things’ escon ecosystem conference 2020

Taking place on November 10th, escon 2020, the Security & Safety Things (S&ST) Ecosystem Conference 2020, will provide a forum for leaders in security, open platforms and digital transformation to discuss their outlook on market conditions and perspectives on the future of smart cameras. The free, virtual event will also offer a year-in-review and an

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MxBell becomes Mobotix Live

MxBell is now called Mobotix Live. The app has evolved from the original door station application to become what the manufacturer describes as a comprehensive mobile companion for Mobotix IoT cameras. As part of the upgrade, both the functions and operation of the app have been improved. For example, the new Grid View can display

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A quick guide to Identiv’s SCR3310 v2.0 USB smart card reader

Identiv’s ultra-compact SCR3310 v2.0 smart card reader is CAC and PIV-approved, and adapts for government, enterprise, or home use. It’s FIPS-201-certified and TAA-compliant, available in USB A and USB C, and is EMV-compliant for cashless transactions.

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Genetec’s Security Center Transaction Finder in action

Genetec’s Security Center Transaction Finder can be used to speed up investigations. With embedded exception-based reporting (EBR) capabilities, the point-of-sale (POS) module combines retailer’s video, POS transaction data, and video analytics, all in a single interface.

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Assa Abloy unveils new customer support app

Assa Abloy Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is improving its customer experience by launching the Assa Abloy Customer Support app. The free app for iOS and Android operating systems provides customers with remote technical product support via live streaming, alongside instant access to useful product resources. The Door Hardware Group division will be the first

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Survey highlights Covid challenges for IT security stakeholders

The results from One Identity’s global survey show how IT and security team best practices have changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The results highlight successful strategies that have emerged in recent months, and how organisations rushed to adopt them to maintain a secure and efficient virtual workplace. Shifts in priorities indicate organisations are turning

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DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened the Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the US government’s first-ever integrated law enforcement operations centre directly supporting federal criminal investigations, victim assistance efforts, intelligence analysis, and outreach and training activities related to human trafficking and forced labor. The centre, which has been operational since early September, is

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Cybereason puts its money where its mouth is

Cybereason has created the Cybereason Breach Protection Warranty that provides up to US$1 million in coverage in the event of a breach. The Cybereason Breach Protection Warranty covers a variety of attacks including zero-day, malware and ransomware attacks, and is available free of charge to customers with the Cybereason Ultimate package. “Cybereason was founded with

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Nozomi Networks launches Vantage

Nozomi Networks Inc. has unveiled Vantage, a SaaS-based OT and IoT network visibility and monitoring solution designed to meet the evolving requirements of IoT-enabled infrastructures. “Vantage is a game-changer when it comes to simplifying the integration and centralised management of visibility and security across converged OT, IoT and IT networks of any size,” said Nozomi

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Dahua Sponsors Omdia reports on next generation network cameras

Dahua Technology has sponsored a white paper and two webinars hosted by Omdia. The theme of the webinars was Solving security challenges: Next-generation network cameras. The webinar has attracted about 1,200 registrations and saw Dahua Technology’s Senior Project Sales Manager Simon Nash and Omdia’s analysts Josh Woodhouse and Tommy Zhu share their insights into new

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Swiggy selects Securonix

India’s largest and most valuable food ordering and delivery platform, Swiggy, has successfully deployed a new security operations and analytics platform from Securonix. The platform will reportedly provide Swiggy with a scalable solution, providing automated threat detection, response and the compliance capabilities needed to respond to the ever-changing threat landscape. “As the leader in the

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Highlights of Nokia’s Threat Intelligence report 2020

The annual Nokia Threat Intelligence Report has been published and lead researcher Paul Edwards is keen to explain the highlights. Based on data from hundreds of millions of endpoints and Internet of Things (IoT) devices protected by Nokia’s NetGuard Endpoint Security solution, the report takes a look at the past year’s threat activity, including malware

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My1Login and Hitachi Europe announce technology partnership

Finger vein biometrics specialist, Hitachi Europe Limited, and enterprise identity and access management company My1Login have announced a technology partnership to deliver enhanced security solutions to address one of the cybersecurity industry’s most compelling challenges – passwords. The two companies will deliver solutions utilising Hitachi’s VeinID Five product together with My1Login’s Identity and Access Management

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HID Global expands multi-factor authentication features for Temenos Infinity

HID Global has been working with banking software manufacturer Temenos to expand the features of its multi-factor authentication solution that are available to Temenos Infinity users. HID’s risk-based authentication solution is pre-integrated with Temenos’ digital front office product, Infinity. “HID is committed to helping Temenos customers meet today’s extraordinary demand for safe and secure access

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Explaining Symmetry CompleteView for video walls

Symmetry CompleteView 20/20 from AMAG has been created to be an open VMS for security needs of all sizes. With a newly designed intuitive user interface, it operates as a stand-alone system or as part of a global enterprise integrated with the Symmetry platform for a unified solution. The software offers Dynamic Resolution Scaling (DRS)

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Mastercard, IDEMIA and MatchMove pilot biometric Card in Asia

Mastercard has partnered with IDEMIA and MatchMove for its first pilot in Asia of a biometric card that uses a fingerprint to authorise transactions at in-store payment terminals. The card, with the product name F.CODE Easy, is said to make transactions more convenient, safe and secure by eliminating the need for a cardholder to provide

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Security on Screen and Security Industry Group announce strategic partnership

The security industry’s leading community on LinkedIn, the Security Industry Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Security on Screen, the newly launched video-first online media channel from well-known industry figure Peter Mawson.   Founded by Maarten Mijwaart, the former Managing Director of Nedap and owner of industry consultancy Explicate, the Security Industry Group

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Further Nightingale Courts open in UK as temporary jury rooms rolled out

Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Bristol and Chester will begin hearing cases this week as part of a UK government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the British justice system. Located temporarily at the Bristol Law Society and Chester Town Hall, the government hopes these new facilities will free up rooms in nearby

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COVID-19 security support using Deva

Deva is described as an advanced multimedia device that helps security professionals to directly interact with the public. Its camera, high powered speaker, and multiple sensors are designed to complement each other and to interact with third-party applications to offer several services spanning from safety, to information and entertainment. This adaptable nature is important as

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Assa Abloy makes science-based sustainability targets promise

Assa Abloy has committed to science-based targets to further substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The Group will set targets that are aligned to the Paris Agreement, limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, by halving emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050. “Sustainability will be vital to economic and industrial development in the coming

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200th order placed for Tek84’s Intercept

Suffolk County Jail in New York has placed the 200th order for Tek84’s Intercept whole body scanner. The scanner has been designed for high-security facilities and offers the ability to detect threats concealed within the body. “We have been at the forefront of body scanner innovation for three decades,” said Dr Steven W. Smith, the

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swIDch wins at the 2020 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards

swIDch has won the “Authentication Solution of the Year” award in the 4th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough. The cybersecurity authentication technology startup, was recognised for its technologies, as well as its industrial competitiveness and business innovation. “We are honoured and thrilled to win the Authentication Solution of the Year with our innovative OTAC

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Flir introduces new temperature screening solution

Flir Systems has introduced the Elara FR-345-EST, a fixed-mount radiometric thermal security camera. The manufacturer states that its new unit measures elevated skin temperature accurately without contact or the need for a reference temperature source. This system is aimed at high-traffic airports, stadiums, commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities to quickly asses skin temperature at access control points. The

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New Orleans turns to Genetec Security Center

New Orleans’ City Council District E has turned to Genetec Security Center in its fight against illegal dumping. Working in partnership with the city’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and Sanitation Department Ditrict E has begun installing a network of cameras at known dumping sites. These portable cameras can be moved to new hotspots as

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Unbound launches new partner programme

Cryptographic infrastructure specialist, Unbound Tech, has launched a new partner programme designed to help managed service providers, systems integrators, resellers and technology partners to drive increased services revenue and new security solutions. Unbound states that its new programme offers additional business revenue for partners looking to advance their security portfolio. Channel community members that sign

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HID Global targets entry-level markets with inkjet printer

HID Global is describing its HID Fargo INK1000 printer and encoder as the industry’s first thermal inkjet solution that brings secure, personalised credential issuance to entry- and mid-level markets. The new unit offers inkjet technology to the global desktop card printer market, enabling cost effective, high-quality credentials and reportedly eliminating the need for specialised card

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Ric McCullough becomes Chair of SIA Executive Council

PSA Security Network president, Ric McCullough, has been named as the first chairman of the Security Industry Association Executive Council. The SIA Executive Council is a panel of security industry thought leaders from SIA member companies that was formed in 2017 and serves as the association’s executive forum. The Executive Council offers SIA’s members a

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