Most people think a home fire won’t happen to them. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data, the home is actually where people are at greatest risk, with 74 percent of all U.S. fire deaths occurring in homes. As a First Alert Pro Resideo Premier Partner, we are trying to do our part…
When temperatures are rising outside, here are some tips to keep you cool and comfortable this summer. Get Smart About Thermostats With a Honeywell Home smart thermostat, you won’t have to worry about being overheated or too chilly. The home will have a temperature that’s “just right.” As people move throughout their day, the thermostat will…
Blog Post — August 6, 2020 By Anna Lehman-Ludwig As concerns have grown in recent years about the economic, national security, and human rights risks posed by Chinese technology firms, the United States has responded by banning or restricting the way many Chinese firms can operate in the country. Around the world, other governments are taking…
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Here’s something we haven’t seen before: security camera recorders hacked and used to mine bitcoin. HERE’S SOMETHING WE haven’t seen before: security camera recorders hacked and used to mine bitcoin. The issue was first reported by Johannes Ullrich, an instructor at the SANS Technology Institute — a computer security training organization. Last Friday, he discovered malicious software infecting…
The NDAA banned federal use of these Chinese manufacturers due to heightened security risks and questions over how secure these cameras were. With increased connectivity and smarter technologies, there are concerns over how easily these devices can be hacked into or whether a “back door” can be installed to allow hackers to steal data and…
Home security system scams have been on the rise since 2018 — and every type of homeowner is a target. Warmer weather means an increase in salespeople who travel door-to-door, making unsolicited “cold calls” on homeowners, trying to convince them that they need home security systems. In fact, some deceitful security sales people seek out homes with security…
Most Cable and Phone company’s use Alarm.com cameras. These cameras are on the banned list due to privacy concerns. The PRC government-owned and US-government banned Hikvision is the world’s largest video surveillance manufacturer and sometimes a hidden provider to many Western companies. Updated for 2023, this directory includes 60+ of those companies with a graphic and links to…
An investigation by IPVM found several sales offers for nude videos on the platform Telegram, including cameras labeled for family homes, medical offices, salons, locker rooms, a strip club and other places. A published report says hackers gained access to Hikvision cameras and used the company’s mobile app to distribute pornography on social media. An…
The U.S. government said it is banning telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from several prominent Chinese brands in an effort to protect the nation’s communications network. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Friday to expand its ban on the sale and import of Chinese technology from firms that pose an “unacceptable risk to the national…