CyberSecurity


PlayStation Users Suffering Social Engineering Attacks

PlayStation Users Suffering Social Engineering Attacks

Causing fraudulent charges to appear on credit cards and users being locked out of accounts.



Search for Standardized Testing Leaks Raises Security Concerns

Search for Standardized Testing Leaks Raises Security Concerns

New Jersey recently switched to digital testing, bringing a host of new security concerns with it.

NSA May Have Used Second-rate Domains for Cyber Espionage

NSA May Have Used Second-rate Domains for Cyber Espionage

Malware activated as soon as the device is plugged in; no further action required.

Facebook Clarifies Offensive Content Policies

Facebook Clarifies Offensive Content Policies

The social networking site explains why it might or might not remove a piece of content reported as inappropriate or offensive.

Apple Watch

The Security Features of the Apple Watch

We don’t know much yet, but Apple has shown a few features that will help keep your information safe.

7 Steps to Keeping a Connected Home Safe

7 Steps to Keeping a Connected Home Safe

There are steps anyone can take to ensure hackers will have a more difficult time accessing your system

Airport Security Mix-Up Brings NFL Player to Elementary School

Airport Security Mix-Up Brings NFL Player to Elementary School

The player accidentally swapped laptops with a principal while going through security.

Clinton

Clinton's E-mail System Not As Secure As Intended

A misconfigured encryption system left it vulnerable to hacking.

Chip-enabled Credit Cards Not the Answer to Security Vulnerabilities

Chip-enabled Credit Cards Not the Answer to Security Vulnerabilities

Cost is in the billions but only addresses a narrow range of security issues.

Security flaw from the ‘90s is still a problem today

Security flaw from the '90s is still a problem today

The flaw leaves Apple and Android users vulnerable.

Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Utah System of Higher Education Requests $2 Million for Security

Higher education leaders are asking the state for more money to help protect universities from IT security threats.

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Scammers Taking Advantage of Apple Pay

Criminals are using the platform to buy goods with stolen identities and credit cards

Bring on the Power - Understanding that PoE impacts network design

Bring on the Power

When selecting a PoE switch for an IP surveillance network, system integrators should be aware that not all switches are created equal. PoE switch manufacturers offer a variety of different features that can impact functionality and pricing.

WiFi-connected Toys May Stalk Children

WiFi-connected Toys May Stalk Children

Just how safe will the "Internet of Toys" be for your children?

Property Crime Down

If cyber crime and identity theft isn't taken into consideration.

Google Removes ‘How Can I Join ISIS’ Autosuggestion

Google Removes 'How Can I Join ISIS' Autosuggestion

The search phrase was giving people advice for joining the radical group.

Report Claims U.S. Embedded Spyware Overseas

Report Claims U.S. Embedded Spyware Overseas

The United States may have permanently embedded surveillance and sabotage tools in a variety of networks.

Intercede's MyTAM Enables Enhanced Trust for Android Apps

Cloud-based service loads applications into the cryptographically-secured Trusted Execution Environment, embedded in the majority of leading Android smartphones.

Billion Dollar Cyberheist Caused By Phish-prone Employees

KnowBe4 urges US institutions to take effective action to train employees before they fall victim to phishing attacks.

Obama Recruiting Tech Companies for Cybersecurity

Obama Recruiting Tech Companies for Cybersecurity

Executive actions aim to increase information sharing among private sector companies and federal law enforcement.

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New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.”