Business-Targeted Email Fraud Sees Huge Increase

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 NEWS BRIEF TSA Found Record-Setting Number of Guns at Airports in 2018 By Jessica Davis The Transportation Security Administration marked what it called a "milestone year" with the release of its "TSA Year in Review: A Record Setting 2018" on Thursday. Among other statistics, the agency reported that a record-setting number of firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at TSA checkpoints across the country last year. TSA agents found 4,239 total firearms in carry-ons in 2018, an average of 81.6 firearms per week, or 11.6 per day. Of the firearms found, 3,656 (86.15 percent) were loaded—another record—and 1,432 (33.74 percent) of the total had a round chambered. More... NEWS Sponsored -- Hanwha Enhances Safety and Security for The Villages Retirement Community The Morse family arrived in Florida from Michigan around 1982 and soon started a community called Orange Blossom Gardens. The Villages eventually grew to be one of the largest 55-and older active retirement communities in the U.S. Situated on 42+ square miles and is currently home to about 115,000 “Villagers” There are three uniquely themed downtown and commercial areas where residents can shop, dine and enjoy free live entertainment on The Villages squares each evening 365 days a year. MGM Grand in Las Vegas Implements New Security Policy By Jessica Davis The MGM Grand in Las Vegas has a new security policy, KTNV reports. A leaked MGM Grand memo posted by Vital Vegas states that beginning Feb. 4, "All guest elevators at MGM Grand will be modified only to allow access to the floor to which the guest is registered."? Business-Targeted Email Fraud Sees Huge Increase By Jessica Davis Email fraud has seen a 476 percent increase between Q4 2018 and Q4 2017, according to the Proofpoint Q4 2018 Threat Report. The report highlights trends and threats across the cybersecurity company's customer base as well as the larger online landscape. Apple Tells App Developers to Disclose or Remove Screen Recording Code By Jessica Davis Apple is telling app developers to either remove or properly disclose to users their use of code that allows them to record the way a user interacts with their iPhone apps—or face removal from the app store, TechCrunch reports. NYPD Demands Waze Stop Letting Users Log Police Checkpoints By Jessica Davis The New York Police Department has issued a letter to Google asking that the company stop allowing users to post police location data on Waze, Google's live traffic and navigation application. The NYPD is particularly concerned with users' ability to log the location of the department's DUI/DWI checkpoints. In a letter to Google on Feb. 2, NYPD acting Deputy Commissioner Ann Prunty said that allowing users to log GPS data of officer locations is "encouraging reckless driving," CNN reports. Upcoming Webinar: Casino Security - Making Sure the Customer Experience is Safe and Secure Long before the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting on October 1, 2017, The Louisiana Gaming Commission had concerns something like this could happen. The Commission voiced concerns over an active shooter, which would destroy the consumer's experience and confidence in the gaming world. To that end, the Louisiana Gaming Commission focused on developing Active Shooter drills to safeguard casinos, poker halls and betting race tracks. Chairman Ronnie Jones will address the development and implementation of the Active Shooter scenario, and how the state of Louisiana, the state police and casinos developed a working plan. Join us for this free, one-hour Webinar on March 13.