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ISIS Makes Chilling Threat to Bomb Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics
ISIS have made a chilling threat to use drones to bomb the Paris Olympic Games.
Counterterrorism
HSToday 2024 Threat Forecast: Part III: The Internal Threat
Homeland Security Today is proud to share our Editorial Board and expert community’s 2024 Threat Assessment. In an election year, with tremendous risks and...
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Border Security
CBP San Diego Seizes $38M in Narcotics in May
CBP officers assigned to the San Diego Field Office seized 4.31 pounds of marijuana, 21.73 pounds of heroin, 913.9 pounds of cocaine, 561.91 pounds of fentanyl, and 16,408.94 pounds of methamphetamine in 165 separate smuggling attempts from May 1 to May 31.
Emergency Preparedness
COLUMN: The Private Sector Is More Than A Stakeholder
On June 10, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of External Affairs and co-sponsors hosted the first-ever Risk Communications, Crisis Communications, and Community Engagement Summit at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC.
Airport & Aviation Security
Long Island MacArthur Airport Boosts Security with New Credential Tech for Summer
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the highest passenger volumes the agency has seen at airport security checkpoints nationwide during this summer’s travel season, which began on Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day.
Cybersecurity
EPA Urges Water Utilities to Protect Nation’s Drinking Water Amid Heightened Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks targeting water utilities across the country have increased in frequency and severity, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it urged community water systems to take immediate steps to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities and protect the nation's public drinking water supplies.
Federal Government
Former CIA Officer Slams Turkish Claims of U.S. Role in 2016 Coup Attempt as ‘Amateurish and Baseless’
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States (US) on May 9, 2024. However, the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated significantly in recent years.
Federal Government
Man Arrested for Using Deceased Person’s Identity to Work at Fire Department
A man, whose true identity remains unknown, was arrested yesterday for allegedly using the stolen identity of a deceased individual to obtain government-issued identification documents, employment, and professional certifications.
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Microsoft Admits Security Failings Allowed China to Access U.S. Government Emails
Microsoft President Brad Smith had admitted security failings by the firm in enabling Chinese state hackers access the emails of US government officials in...
IRS Technology Integration Office Wins 2024 FORUM Innovation Award for Advanced Tool
The IRS IT/Applications Development (AD) Domain's Technology Integration Office (TIO) has been honored with the 2024 FORUM Innovation Award for their outstanding work on the Portfolio Rationalization Platform.
NIST Introduces ARIA Program to Evaluate and Verify AI Capabilities and Impacts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a groundbreaking new program designed to assess and verify the capabilities and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).
Signal Rated Most Secure Messaging App in New Study
With reports indicating approximately 2,200 cyber attacks occur daily—equating to one every 39 seconds—protecting personal information online is more critical than ever.
Hackers Exploit Chrome Flaws: U.S. Cyber Agency Urges Immediate Update
Google Chrome users must ensure their browser is updated, as versions prior to 124.0.6367.207 are vulnerable to critical security flaws.
ICAC Fusion Center Opens in Randolph County, Home to The Invictus Project’s Task Force Lab and Offices
On May 17, 2024, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the ICAC Fusion Center, marking the official opening of The Invictus Project’s Task Force Lab and Offices in Randolph County, North Carolina.
Texas Man Gets 16 Years for Fatal Human Smuggling Attempt After HSI, Partner Investigation
A central Texas man was sentenced to one count of conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in death and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.