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The ultra rich are spending big to prepare for a major disaster

Bunker Mentality: The billionaires prepping for doomsday

Doomsday prepping used to be seen as the preserve of conspiracy theorists and those at the fringes of society - but now it's big business, writes Adam Maguire

Business • 11 May

Consumer watchdog Which? found that some brands of Air Fryer were sending user data to servers in China

Air Spy-er: How your appliances may be listening to you

'Smart' appliances might seem futuristic, but they can also be a new way for companies to gobble up more of your personal data, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 09 Nov 24

From Sunday, all passengers passing through both terminals will have to be prepared to take all liquids, aerosols and gels from their hand luggage before passing through security

Temporary changes to liquids in hand luggage rules

Passengers due to use Dublin Airport over the coming period are being warned about temporary changes to the rules around carrying of liquids in hand luggage.

Business • 29 Aug 24

Three in ten used software to limit cookies

Two thirds of people have seen untrue online content

Almost two thirds of people have seen online content which they considered untrue or doubtful, new research from the Central Statistics Office has found.

Business • 20 Dec 23

The court was told all previous orders made in the case could be struck out

Pay rise for 16,000 security workers after case settles

An estimated 16,000 workers in Ireland's security industry are in line for a pay increase after High Court proceedings halting the rise were resolved.

Business • 28 Jul 23

An EU pilot programme aims to develop quantum communications infrastructure across the entire bloc

€10m investment in quantum communications network

The Irish Government and European Union have announced a €10m investment in a new network designed to protect the transmission of sensitive data and prevent cyberattacks.

Business • 22 Dec 22

The device has been removed and the alert has now ended

Device discovered during Belfast security alert

A viable device has been discovered following a security alert in west Belfast.

Regional • 06 Apr 22

AdaptiveMobile Security's products help protect data and users from cyber attacks

AdaptiveMobile Security acquired by Enea in €45m deal

Dublin-headquartered AdaptiveMobile Security has been acquired by Swedish company Enea in a deal worth €45m.

Business • 16 Jul 21

G4S employs security guards and provides security camera installations and scanners in airports and other places

G4S says lockdown easing boosts security demand

Security contractor G4S has beaten first-half profit expectations and said it expects increased demand for thermal cameras and screening personnel as companies reopen after lockdowns.

Business • 23 Jul 20

Paul Casey, Paradyn's chief operations officer and Rob Norton, its chief technical officer

Paradyn accelerates launch of new Cork security centre

IT and communications service provider Paradyn has accelerated the launch of its new network and security operations centre to help customers identify and manage security incidents in real time.

Business • 29 Jun 20

Zoom had faced backlash from users for failing to disclose that its service was not end-to-end encrypted

Zoom buys secure messaging service Keybase

Zoom Video Communications as bought Keybase, a secure messaging and file-sharing service, for an undisclosed price to help it build end-to-end encryption for its video conferencing platform.

Business • 07 May 20

The new supervisor could be part of the European Banking Authority, or a standalone entity

European Commission mulls money laundering authority

The European Commission is considering creating a new authority to police financial crime and monitor banks more strictly, it has said, confirming a Reuters report.

Business • 07 May 20

Most of those who had logins compromised changed their passwords - however some did not

31% of remote workers have had passwords compromised

Almost one third of all Irish workers have had an online account compromised since they began working from home.

Business • 07 May 20

The Dublin Port contract will run for an initial three years and is worth in excess of €6m to the Co Kildare-based firm

Manguard Plus wins €6m Dublin Port security contract

Irish owned security company Manguard Plus has secured the security contract for the Dublin Port Company.

Business • 01 Apr 20

Vincent Jennings, CEO of The CSNA, speaks at the 2019 National Conference.

Retail group calls for zero tolerance approach to crime

The Convenience Stores and Newsagent's Association has called on the Government, Gardaí and judiciary to follow a zero tolerance policy when dealing with crime in the convenience store and newsagent sector.

Business • 30 May 19

Enhanced security measures have led to delays at airports

Australia to further tighten security at airports

Australia will introduce random searches of workers entering and inside its airports as it increases security after a recent foiled terrorism plot, officials said.

World • 22 Oct 17

Reports of four-hour long queues at immigration in some European airports

Passengers affected by security delays in EU airports

The European Commission has said that any delays at European airports due to stricter security checks are the responsibility of member states.

Europe • 01 Aug 17

In-cabin ban on electronic devices was introduced as a security measure

Emirates, Turkish Airlines say laptop ban lifted

The United States has lifted the in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices on US-bound flights from Dubai and Istanbul, Emirates and Turkish Airlines both said.

World • 05 Jul 17

Personal electronic devices set to become the focus of enhanced airport screening

US unveils enhanced airport security rules

The US has announced it would implement tough new security rules for all airlines flying into the country, but held off from a threatened expansion of its carry-on laptop ban.

US • 29 Jun 17

BT increases workforce to deal with the threat of cyber crime

BT announces new UK jobs to tackle cyber crime

UK telecoms company BT is to recruit 900 people to work in its security business as part of a major drive to protect consumers, businesses and governments from the growing threat of cyber crime.

Business • 13 Apr 16

4.3 billion of the new €20 note has been produced so far

ECB launches new €20 note with enhanced security

The European Central Bank is putting a new €20 banknote with enhanced security features to foil counterfeiters into circulation.

Business • 25 Nov 15

A police officer checks the papers of a train passenger travelling from Denmark at Lernacken on the Swedish side of the Oresund strait

EU nations to increase border security checks

EU nations have agreed to immediately tighten checks on all travellers, including European nationals, at the external borders of the passport-free Schengen area following the Paris attacks, European sources said.

News • 20 Nov 15

Enda Kenny said there is no information that any attack is being planned for Ireland

Irish security at normal response level - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that Ireland's security is at a normal response level and there is no information that any attack is either planned for Ireland or being planned here.

News • 15 Nov 15

Passengers subdued a gunman on an Amsterdam to Paris train on 21 August

European ministers agree tighter rail security

European ministers and officials have agreed to reinforce railway security, particularly on international lines, and urged the European Commission to amend Schengen border codes after the recent foiled attack on a train in northern France.

News • 29 Aug 15

Google Android's security chief has acknowledged that they need to issue security patches faster

Google and Samsung to release monthly Android security fixes

Google and Samsung will release monthly security fixes for Android phones, a growing target for hackers, after the disclosure of a bug designed to attack the world's most popular mobile operating system.

Business • 07 Aug 15