Articles tagged “security”

Trump Hotels Fined for Not Telling Guests About Data Breach

Can anyone remember a time when not telling consumers about a data breach turned out to be a good idea?

New York and Los Angeles Airport Scares Highlight TSA’s Failures

The U.S. government has had nearly 15 years to figure out how to fund and staff the TSA. It's still failing.

Following the Attack in France, Brazil Ramps Up Security for the Rio Olympics

Brazil my have some serious financial challenges right now, but one thing countries tend to put first is security.

Nearly Half of TSA Employees Have Been Cited for Misconduct

The TSA has been a mess for years. Reform itself is probably impossible given its current bureaucratic structure, which doesn't punish employees strongly enough for misbehavior and insulates the TSA's leadership from making hard decisions about those who misbehave.

Omni Hotels Announces Data Breach of Customer Credit Card Information

As in a lot of these cases where personal financial data may or may not have been compromised, we have to wonder why it takes organizations so long to notify their customers.

More Flyers Are Paying Up to Skip Long Airport Security Lines

Flyers who are willing to spend extra to bypass security lines are now being courted by U.S. airlines.

Workers at Miami International Airport Call Out Unsafe Working Conditions

Airports across the U.S. are creating massive security risks by screwing over employees with low wages, poor benefits, and other key elements of the contract worker economy.

Bomb Injures Four at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

Even Inspector General Thinks TSA Making Progress, Lines are Shorter

The TSA did a good job over Memorial Day weekend of ensuring that airport security lines moved swiftly. Now, the challenge is making sure this continues through the summer.

France’s Tourism Challenges: Floods, Strikes and Security

Tourism to France may hit a few bumps, but it's never not bounced back. And with the Euro lower agains the dollar and the pound, its prospects are even better this season, despite the many setbacks.

U.S. Airports Continue to Have a Problem With Security Fencing

A new report shows what many have long suspected: the TSA does a poor job securing airports around the U.S., and a lack of solid data means the TSA can't even identify where it should aim to improve.

U.S. State Department Issues European Travel Warning

Vague concerns aren't terribly helpful to potential visitors, but they do cast a shadow over summer plans.