News Analysis The cyberattack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline in the United States made clear the consequences of such attacks in a tangible way, as it led to gas price hikes and even fuel pump closures in the American Northeast, causing disruptions to daily life. The incident serves as a sign of things to…
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Exposes Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure
Increased Security Approved for Laguna Beach City Buildings
April 13, 2021
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Laguna Beach city council has unanimously approved funding for increased security systems to be installed at city hall, its police department, and the city’s administrative building. The contract was awarded April 6 to Am-Tech Security and Network Solutions Inc. at a total cost of about $185,000. The plan includes the installation of 23 cameras to…
Burma Security Forces Kill 13 Protesters; Small Blasts Hit Yangon
Burma (also known as Myanmar) troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and wounding several, media said, as a series of small blasts hit the commercial capital Yangon and a Chinese-owned factory was set on fire. The country’s military ruler said the civil disobedience movement was “destroying” Burma. More than…
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Denied Another Bid for Bail in National Security Case
February 18, 2021
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HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s High Court denied another bail application on Thursday to media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai, the most high-profile person to be charged under the Chinese-ruled city’s national security law. The Court of Final Appeal ruled last week that a lower court’s decision last year to grant him bail applied “an erroneous…
More UK People See China as a ‘Critical’ Threat to Britain’s Security, Public Opinion Survey
An increasing number of British people see China as a serious threat to the UK’s security and do not want the country to pursue economic ties with Beijing, an annual survey found. China, along with Russia is “distrusted by the vast majority of Britons” and is counted as a “distinctly hostile” global actor, according to…
Audit Finds ‘No Formal Tracking’ of IT Security Incidents at Public Safety Canada
OTTAWA—An internal review has uncovered weak security practices when it comes to information technology at Public Safety Canada—from lax controls on the use of portable flash drives to inadequate awareness and training. The review found employees who were no longer with the department “still had privileged access to the network” and that some current employees…
Congress Ramps Up Security Measures as House Votes for Fines for Metal Detector Non-Compliance
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday announced ramped up security measures for congressional members traveling to and from Washington, as the House voted to enact hefty fines for lawmakers who refuse to go through newly installed metal detectors at the Capitol. Pelosi in a statement said the heightened security protection for congressional members is…
China in Focus (Jan. 29): China Cracks Down on Online Savings Services
Beijing is cracking down on online deposit services offered by non-bank platforms. The move will impact $300 billion in savings. A mother and son are left homeless and forced to sleep outside in the winter as more homes in one Beijing district are forcibly destroyed. Biden’s pick for top Asia official reportedly worked for a…
Security Breaches, Money Laundering, and Wonderland
Commentary Amid the repetitive news cycle about governments saving us from COVID-19 at a blisteringly sluggish pace while Trump stinks, boo Trump, we suddenly hear that a known massive security breach in Canada also involved vast money laundering networks. Boooooring. Tell us more about how our politicians are great and Trump stinks. Sorry. No can…
Washington Mayor Worried About Security Threats to Residential Areas
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said Sunday that, in addition to having security concerns focused on key parts of the city that directly relate to the Jan. 20 inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden, she is also worried about potential threats to residential neighborhoods. “I’m not only concerned about other state capitals, I’m also concerned about other…
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