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U.S. officials aware of possible hacking at nuclear facilities

Nuclear and other energy providers have been advised by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI that hackers may be trying to breach their computer systems.


High security for Canadian debut of Marilyn Monroe dress

Iconic US$4.8 million dress surrounded by guards, transported in bulletproof, GPS-tracked case.


Inmate's escape: Phones, wire cutters, a drone and $47,000

A South Carolina inmate used wire cutters that were probably dropped from a drone as part of an elaborate escape plan.
 
 
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Focus On Drones

Focus On Drones

Join Canadian Security magazine on Oct. 4 at the Universal EventSpace, Toronto, for a full day of drones education. Expect to hear from drones experts and practitioners on topics including:
   • Ethical, legal and privacy considerations
   • How security users are making the most of UAVs
   • Success stories in related professions such as policing

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Security Insider

Security Insider: How to guard against ransomware

The recent WannaCry ransomware attacks have left some organizations and government agencies feeling helpless as networks were hacked and data was compromised. In this episode of Security Insider, we find out what businesses and organizations can do to keep their systems secure. Security Insider host Tamar Atik reports. » Watch video
 
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Rogers Centre Hotel

Rogers Centre hotel upgrades room access control

The Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel, situated inside the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, has upgraded its room access to VingCard Classic RFID door locks along with the Visionline locking solution. » Read full article
 
 
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Flight to Cuba forced back to Montreal due to 'unruly' passenger

A Sunwing Airlines flight bound for Cuba had to return to Montreal's Trudeau International Airport on Thursday evening under a fighter jet escort due to an “unruly customer.” » Read full article

Trump confronts Putin on election hacking in first meeting

President Donald Trump opened his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday by raising U.S. concerns about Moscow's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said. He said Putin denied being involved. » Read full article

China fears cyberattacks designed to steal coveted technology: envoy

China fears cyberattacks because it is creating cutting-edge technology that others will want to steal, says its envoy to Canada, a rebuttal of the widely held view that the country is a leader in internet espionage. » Read full article
 
EVENT CALENDAR 
 

13th Annual IAHSS Ontario Chapter Golf Challenge

Location: Richmond Hill, Ont.
Date: July 17, 2017
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Security Canada Atlantic

Location: Halifax, NS
Date: Sept 13, 2017
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Retail Council of Canada Loss Prevention Conference

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: Sept 19, 2017
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ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits 2017

Location: Dallas, Tex.
Date: Sept 25-28, 2017
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Focus On Drones

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 4 2017
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