All Entries in the "Security News" Category
Morning Glory Robberies
Not only are robberies becoming more frequent and more violent, but we are also aware that our old nemesis, the morning glory robbery, is making a comeback. (According to BankersOnline.com) The morning glory robbery got its name from the fact that it happens first thing in the morning-before the banking office is opened. Either the [...]
Rioting in London, Streets are gripped with absolute fear
Houses, establishments, automobiles and even fire brigades were set on fire early Tuesday morning as London riot police fought to react to plundering and carnage in a third evening of uprisings through the British capital. British authorities reported that three individuals had been detained over the supposed attempted killing of a police officer as fierce [...]
Hiring Security Guards for University Campuses
There are several factors which one needs to take into consideration when recruiting security guards for university campuses. These include staff experience, physical and mental fitness required to perform various functions, background check as well as professionalism. The University administration should verify if the candidate possess the necessary skills and expertise required to work in [...]
EGYPT’S FREEDOM FROM DICTATORSHIP
Egypt was declared a democratic and a republic nation since 1953. Initially, the presidents were elected by the people through normal voting like in any other country, but it went through one of the longest presidential rule under Mohammad Hosni Mubarak for about 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. And his term of president ship [...]
Re-Processed Poultry Scandal Shock in South Africa
A serious food scandal erupted and is still developing with the third largest poultry supplier Supreme Poultry in South Africa. Making matters worse, large fast food restaurants Nando’s and KFC are also implicated in this scandal. It became known that this supplier re processed poultry that has reached the expiry date on their products. Additional [...]
Prevent the ‘WikiLeaks’ of your important Office data
Today the Internet has become a major and one of the most efficient medium for gathering information on any matter and day by day this procedure is becoming easier due to the introduction of more advanced web applications over the Internet. WikiLeaks is one such non profitable organization created by the Australian mathematicians, journalists and [...]
Understanding the Most Basic Facts on Computer Hijacking
It is hard to imagine a world without computer technology today and it is even more difficult to comprehend how things were done in the past without any computers. Long gone are the days that computers were only use for commercial and industrial use. Today computers play a much larger role in education and leisure [...]
How are Suicide Bombers created ?
Suicide bombing is a sensitive and controversial issue that has received excessive media attention since September 11, 2001. Suicide bombers have had a devastating effect not only on their own cultures, but on their target cultures as well. Almost ten years after 9/11, Americans still fear suicide bombers, their patriotic spirit is higher than it [...]
The UK France Treaty
The United Kingdom and France have signed treaties agreeing to military co-operation including testing of nuclear warheads. This is a strategically important treaty between historic rivals as they look to strengthen their nuclear capability. The important people have regularly reiterated that this treaty is more a step towards enhancing civilian nuclear capabilities. According to the [...]
US troops repel insurgents in Kabul
United States security forces have stepped up the offensive against insurgents in Afghanistan. With increasing pressure to initiate a withdrawal from the United States security forces, troops prepare themselves for a decisive assault. The Taliban insurgents seem to have anticipated this shift in strategy and have increase their activities. In a recent incident Taliban forces [...]
Secure your career: Considerations before joining a University
Choosing the right college or university that is well suited to your needs can be quite a difficult decision to make. The kind of college that you attend can be a major factor in determining the kind of career that you will have. Sometimes, you may be tempted to take admission into a college only [...]
Are there Hopes for Women in War Zones?
For wars occurring in various countries and war zones, record shows that ninety percent of casualties are civilians, women and children. As women become a vulnerable sector for violence, they became easy targets of inflictions. Women are the backbones of every family. As women turn out to be unsafe, the issue on peace and security [...]
The Intensity of Asia’s Food Security Problem
Asia is worldly acclaimed as the largest food producer and consumer. The region is mostly agricultural and provides various affordable food products for consumers around the globe. At present, the food security issues of the region resonated among countries in the world. There is rising food insecurity in the region. The intensity of this problem [...]
Good Samaritan experience results in a new iphone Utility
A personal “Good Samaritan” experience results in a new iphone Utility Application that is great for the security and safety minded. When individuals decide that they can make a difference, and use their interests, passions and time for good, some pretty interesting things happen. In June of 2010 Jeff Eagle had come to the aid [...]
The Dangers of Mining
There are innumerable disasters that can befall you if you work in a mine on a daily basis. Mines are full of potentially dangerous situations that can prove to be fatal if you are not aware of them and fail to tread cautiously. Every year, there are numerous mining disasters that leave the workforce disabled, [...]