Archive for January, 2010
What Are Security Cameras Used For In Homes And Businesses?
In this day and age it is getting to the point that you almost have to have some type of security system in place if you want to keep yourself, your family, your home and even your business safe. One part of a security system that is a good idea for everyone to have is [...]
Preventing Church Crime
The Bible clearly says to “foresee danger and plan ahead” (Proverbs 22:3), not once, but three times. That’s the message that the Christian Security Network is trying to drive home as they release statistics concerning church crime in the United States. Here’s a look at the stats, as reported by The Christian Post. There were [...]
NCPC Shares Tips Amidst News of Teen Sexting Suicide
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is sharing tips in response to the tragic news of a teen suicide due to sexting – that is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos electronically, primarily between cell phones and other mobile devices. In a press release, the NCPC says it heart goes out to [...]
Social Networks among Cyber Security Threats in 2010
With social networking website Facebook reaching more than 350 million users, it is expected that 2010 will take such trends to new heights – and the cybercriminals know it. That’s why McAfee Labs foresees an increase in threats related to social networking sites. In addition, they predict threats to banking security and botnets, as well [...]
Top 10 Alarm Innovations of the Last Decade
The alarm industry has grown immensely since 2000 due to new technological advances, but also because customers have grown to expect more from security companies. With that in mind, FrontPoint Security has named the Top 10 Alarm Innovations of the last decade. “This list represents the values that FrontPoint was built upon – great value, [...]
Business Burglaries and Stickups are on the Rise
Stickups and burglaries are not only isolated to just banks or convenience stores, but are becoming increasingly common for businesses of all kinds. In Houston, about 30 people have been recently robbed while working within their place of business. Karina Monita is one of them. “It was really scary…I was shaking,” Monita told the Wall [...]
Strong Arm Robbery – A Crime that can happen close to Home
When crime hits close to home, it really drives home the message to take precaution and think of personal protection first, last, and always. I live in a quiet, small community in Southern California. In fact, the population is just under 130,000 people so when a series of strong arm robberies takes place it is [...]
1 in 133 U.S. Residents are Behind Bars
More and more criminals are calling prison home, as evident in statistics released by the U.S. Justice Department. The government stats show that one out of every 133 U.S. residents was in prison or jail at the end of 2008. Here’s the breakdown – the overall state and federal prison population stands at a record [...]
12 Scams of Christmas
According to Consumer Reports, cyber crooks have banked $8 billion from consumers in the past two years. To keep you safe as you shop online, security company McAfee has broken down the 12 scams of Christmas. “These thieves follow seasonal trends and create holiday-related Web sites, scams and other convincing e-mails that can trick even [...]
Minnesota Burglaries Prompt Door Security
In New Brighton, Minnesota, residents are being warned to be on the defense after a string of residential burglaries. To do that, law enforcement says door security is the key. The most recent burglary involved a burglar, or burglars, who broke a side window of a home in New Brighton. The culprit then reached in [...]
Winery Solar Panels Targeted by Thieves | How to Protect Your Property Perimeter
Good things happen to those who do good deeds – Well, that’s not always the case, especially if you own a winery in northern California and are trying to be environmentally friendly. Napa Valley winemakers are falling victim to thieves who sneak onto their grounds to steal valuable solar panels. Since June 2008 to September [...]
‘Night Stalker’ Case in the UK Highlights Elderly Safety
In the UK, investigators hunting one of the most elusive sex offenders in British criminal history have charged a 52-year-old father of seven in relation to a series of rapes, assaults, and attacks against the elderly. Delroy Grant has been charged with five rapes, six indecent assaults, and 11 burglaries between 1992 and 2009. Police [...]
FBI seeks ‘Geezer Bandit’ in California Bank Robberies
The Associated Press reports about a bank robber who’s proving age does not matter. Below is the AP’s article. FBI officials say an elderly, thin, gray-haired man nicknamed the “Geezer Bandit” is responsible for holding up five San Diego-area banks since summer. Investigators say the man appears to be in his 70s. Officials say that [...]
Burglars Kill Dog – How to Protect Your Home and the Family Pet
In South Bend, Indiana, Dan Warner came home to find his beloved dog, Linus shot dead in his kitchen. Not only did someone leave his Old English Sheepdog dead on the floor, but they got away with a TV, computer, jewelry, and cash. Warner told the South Bend Tribune that he cried beside his dog [...]
No, Your Social Networking “Friend” Internet Surfing Safety
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), there has been an increase in the number of hijacked social networking accounts. One of the more popular scams involves online criminals planting malicious software and code onto to the victim’s computer. It starts by someone opening a spam e-mail, sometimes from another hijacked friend’s account. [...]