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TSA Proud of Confiscating Non-Dangerous Item

2008-07-30 06:11:57 by schneier in Schneier on Security
 
...dangerous, but because other passengers might think its dangerous. And they're proud of the fact. "We must treat every suspicious item the same and utilize the tools we have available to make a final determination," said Federal Security Director David Wynn. "Procedures are in place for a reason and this is a clear indication our workforce is...
 
Tags: fake bomb, bomb, dangerous, homemade, homemade electronics, tsa, suspicious item, battery pack, passengers
 
 
 
 
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World's Most Dangerous Roads

2007-12-14 22:41:00 by NGO Security in NGO Security
 
A nice Google Map of the most dangerous roads on the planet (in terms of fatality accidents) according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel
 
Tags: dangerous roads, nice google map, fatality accidents, terms, planet, association
 
 
 
 
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Hong Kong, China Web domains cited as "most dangerous"

2008-06-04 00:00:00 by Ellen Messmer in Network World on Security
 
Hong Kong and China are the "most dangerous" places to surf the Web based on country domain, according to McAfee's annual assessment of the riskiest and safest places in cyberspace
 
Tags: hong kong, annual assessment, country domain, dangerous, web based, china, cyberspace, surf, mcafee
 
 
 
 
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McAfee names '.hk' world's most dangerous domain

2008-06-04 00:00:00 by HASH0x8af217c in Network World on Security
 
Hong Kong's ".hk" is now the world's most dangerous domain for surfing and searching, according to a report released Wednesday by security company McAfee, but the survey's methodology may mean it is not as risky as its seems
 
Tags: dangerous domain, security company mcafee, world, hong kong, report, survey, wednesday, risky, methodology
 
 
 
 
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Apple finally patches dangerous DNS flaw

2008-08-01 00:00:00 by HASH0x8472e80 in Network World on Security
 
Apple has at last issued a patch for the DNS (Domain Name System) flaw considered one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities ever to affect the Internet
 
Tags: dns, apple, flaw, dangerous vulnerabilities, internet, system, affect, domain, patch
 
 
 
 
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Playing With Homemade Explosives

2007-08-07 17:30:00 by Eric Marvets in The Security Samurai
 
...dangerous stuff which of course included fireworks, gas cans, hair spray, propane tanks, etc. What I learned was that its a lot harder to get things to explode than you think. If any of these terrorist had a background in chemistry or even played with anything dangerous as a kid, they would have realized how silly they were as well I plan on...
 
Tags: gas, lawn mowers gas, tank, cars gas tank, time, time delay fuse, terrorist, empty gas, recent terrorist plots
 
 
 
 
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Keeping the Computer in Good Condition Using Free Spyware Adware Programs

2007-08-01 19:21:00 by jack in adware and spyware
 
...dangerous viruses can be. It can shutdown the entire computer that will cost the individual a lot of money just to have it repaired. But what about spyware and adware? How dangerous are these Spyware are programs designed to send certain information back to the programmer. This may include bank account numbers, credit card numbers and...
 
Tags: adware programs, adware, computer, spyware, free, adware program, entire computer, free trial period, handle spyware
 
 
 
 
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And the award for Best Comedy goes to.....the T.S.A.!

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2008-01-24 04:00:00 by John Sexton in The Bullet Proof Blog
...dangerous weapons in the terminal". Aren't guns considered dangerous Mr. Yingling may have a serious job but he is not afraid to let his silly side shine through. He continued - "the agency has a very high success rate in detecting firearms." One wonders what Mr. Yingling considers "very high It would be very interesting to check the end of...
 
Tags: check, tsa security check, tsa, gun, dangerous, hinkle voluntarily, dangerous weapons, voluntarily, reagan national airport
 
 
 
 
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Security talk on the radio

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2008-01-20 19:12:00 by John Sexton in The Bullet Proof Blog
...dangerous areas, try and blend in as much as possible. At all times, be highly aware of your surroundings and do not let your guard down. If you can afford to bring your own security with you, then obviously they will be concentrating on your physical security which will allow you to go about your business with less distractions Both the...
 
Tags: security, radio, security tips, would-be travelers, travelers, physical security, business, casual travelers, n-on
 
 
 
 
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The Fox and the Henhouse

2008-01-28 15:02:17 by Burton Group in Security and Risk Management Strategies Blog