As if the pandemic is not bad enough, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a scam involving fake N95 masks.
DHS Tested Mask-Thwarting Facial Recognition
The Department of Homeland Security (DSH) has been testing facial recognition systems that can recognize faces with masks on.
Homeland Security Issues Warning On Critical Windows Server Bug
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of a Windows Server bug that can give hackers access to any machine on a network.
DHS: Zoom Responding to Security Concerns
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a memo in support of Zoom and the company’s efforts to improve its security.
EU Considering A Five-Year Ban On Facial Recognition In Public
Politico is reporting that the European Union (EU) is considering banning facial recognition in public areas for up to five years. Facial recognition is quickly becoming the latest battleground in the fight over user privacy. Some countries, such as China,…
Homeland Security’s Top Cybersecurity Official Moving to Google
CyberScoop is reporting that Jeanette Manfra, the Department of Homeland Security’s assistant director for cybersecurity, will be joining Google. Google has been trying to gain traction acquiring federal cybersecurity contracts. Manfra will offer a big boost in that area, as…
Gmail’s ‘Confidential Mode’ May Expose Users to Phishing Scams, Raises Red Flags at DHS
A new Google Mail feature has caused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise concerns about users’ privacy and security. According to reports, Gmail’s new “Confidential Mode” can be used to instigate scams like phishing. In April, Google revamped…