Cat hair leads to identity of woman who allegedly mailed explosive devices to President Obama, Texas Gov. Abbott

A Houston area woman who was angry with the government mailed explosive devices to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, former President Barack Obama and the Social Security Administration in Maryland, according to documents from the United States District Court for the Read More …

Islamic State cells now operating in Malaysia, says anti-terror chief

State terrorists no longer act as lone wolves but have organised themselves into cells in Malaysia, police said today. Special Branch Counter-Terrorism chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the first cell detected in Malaysia was the group targeting the “Better Beer Festival” in Read More …

3D scanners can ‘digitally unpack’ carry-ons and transform airport checkpoints with better, faster security

Technology used in the medical field for years may soon revolutionize screening of carry-on bags at airports — bolstering security while dramatically cutting bottlenecks at checkpoints — with an expansion of testing planned for New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport early next Read More …

DHS S&T Awards $6.8 Million for Five R&D Projects to Improve X-Ray Detection Technology

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded funding to four research and development (R&D) projects that will improve the threat detection capabilities of current X-ray technologies for passenger X-ray baggage systems. These projects will be managed Read More …

Viable pipe bomb device found near war memorial in Northern Ireland

A viable pipe bomb was found close to a war memorial in Omagh, police in Northern Ireland have confirmed. The discovery of the “small but potentially dangerous device” was made before a Remembrance Day parade took place. The march was diverted Read More …

Soldier dies, as troops repel Boko Haram attack in Adamawa

The Nigerian Army, Monday, lost one of its soldiers just as three others sustained various degrees of injuries from an improvised explosive device, IED, launched by Boko Haram terrorists in Gulak, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This came as Read More …

Philippines: Police eye Abu Sayyaf in Lamitan City IED blast

An improvised bomb exploded Tuesday night in a village of Lamitan City, Basilan and brought tension to the neighborhood, police said. Responding elements of the 64th Infantry Battalion and Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit recovered another improvised explosive device (IED) on Read More …

Homeland Security bulletin warns of weaponized drones and threat to aviation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated terror bulletin on Thursday highlighting the threat of weaponized drones, chemical attacks and the continued targeting of commercial aircraft. “We continue to face one of the most challenging threat environments since 9/11, as Read More …

DIA testing new TSA screening to include laptops, tablets, and even sandwiches you brought from home

Travelers at Denver International Airport Monday got a taste of new security screening procedures that eventually will be required of everyone boarding a plane in the Mile High City and at 279 other airports worldwide. Transportation Security Administration agents in Read More …