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
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
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 ... Business • 29 Jun 20
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 ... Business • 07 May 20
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
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
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
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 ... Business • 30 May 19
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
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
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 ... World • 05 Jul 17
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 ... US • 29 Jun 17
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 ... Business • 13 Apr 16
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
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 ... News • 20 Nov 15
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 ... News • 15 Nov 15
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 ... News • 29 Aug 15
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 ... Business • 07 Aug 15
Report claims CIA worked to break Apple security CIA researchers have worked for nearly a decade to break the security protecting Apple phones and tablets, investigative news site The Intercept has reported, citing ... Business • 10 Mar 15
US declares Venezuela a national security threat The United States has declared Venezuela a national security threat and ordered sanctions against seven officials from the oil-rich country in the worst bilateral diplomatic ... News • 10 Mar 15
Review published after US security breaches An independent review of the US Secret Service says its needs more staff, better training and a leader from outside to steer an agency that ... News • 19 Dec 14
Wifi users warned over public connection risks Wifi users are at risk of having their data intercepted by hackers, because they are not taking the right precautions when connecting to publicly available ... News • 29 Nov 14
Serco plans rights issue after impairment charge Britain's Serco has announced a rights issue of up to £550m after cutting its profit forecast and taking a £1.5 billion impairment charge. Business • 10 Nov 14
US to boost security at government buildings The US has announced it will boost security at government buildings after threats from Islamist groups and following two attacks last week in Canada that ... News • 28 Oct 14
Apple to add security alerts for iCloud users Apple is planning additional steps to keep hackers out of user accounts in the face of the recent celebrity photo scandal. Business • 05 Sep 14
