Campus Security Buttons There are so many different visions that come to mind when I talk about campus security buttons. One of the most common is the very visible emergency phone tower seen on campuses throughout the country. The thing I hear most about those is that they are too far away for someone to … Read more
Can Your Security System Reduce the Spread of Diseases? With Touchless Entry the Answer is a Resounding YES! Imagine the number of germs that are transmitted each day by opening and closing doors. If you already have an access control system, do you still have to touch the reader? What about the push plate on … Read more
Are we inadvertently putting a spy in our home? Do smart appliances have the ability to hear and see what we are doing? The answer is a little complex, but there are aspects of these devices that all consumers should be aware of. First, these are not designed to spy on you. But when you … Read more
Unemployment Scams We tend to not ask too many questions and let things slide when we aren’t certain about the situation. Is that normal? Should that happen like that? I guess so. I don’t really know. I mean, it seems ok?? And as with all things related to COVID-19, there’s an air of uncertainty … Read more
The Hacker Got Hacked WeLeakInfo was a data breach site that offered paid subscriptions to users who could then access their searchable stolen records database. This now-defunct site contained 12.5 BILLION records of data that was illegally obtained through various means. This included names, phone numbers, addresses, passwords, and email addresses. Hackers Karma was … Read more
Ring a Ding Ding The One Ring Scam Your phone rings once. The number looks familiar, same area code, same exchange as your local area, so you pick it up. Hello? No one responds on the other end of the line. You repeat “hello?” and it feels like a bad connection or that they can’t … Read more
Home Office Security Never Too Late to Evaluate We are past the point of whether or not working remotely, or from home, is something we are unsure of. It is likely our permanent setup, or at the very least, a long term one that we need to move forward with and in confidence. These recommendations … Read more
Children’s Social Security Numbers, an Easy Target The value of stolen data increases when it is more easily manipulated and used. With a social security number, you can apply for identification, loans, and a range of other things that are valuable. If your credit score is high, the possibilities of what can be done are … Read more
When integrators settle for traditional copper cabling so does the building owner. Don’t settle. Fiber was designed for demanding audio-visual and network installations, and it will ensure your system’s performance for years to come. Why fiber? Fiber improves system reliability with a lower cost of ownership. Fiber is also immune to lightning strikes, static electricity, … Read more
Dark Economy “This pandemic is great for my business!” said very few people. Unless you’re a hacker. And then it’s likely that business is booming. We don’t think of cybercriminals as businesspeople. We tend to think they are individuals lurking about in hoodies in their basement. Quite the opposite – or so we have found … Read more