Author Archive for Annie Blanco
Annie is the spokesperson for Home Security Store and Editor in Chief for Security World News. For the past decade she has been in the public eye working in television news from Anchor to Film Critic to Helicopter Reporter.
Preparing for a Disaster
Disasters can happen at any time and quite often they come with no warning. Potential catastrophes include floods, landslides, earthquakes, tornadoes, and terrorism.
Six People Charged in Human Trafficking of 400 Thai Farm Workers
You may not think slavery still exists, but in many ways it still does both inland and abroad. A federal grand jury in Honolulu has indicted an Israeli national, three Los Angeles residents representing Global Horizons Manpower Inc., and two Thai labor recruiters for engaging in a conspiracy to commit forced labor and document servitude.
Back To School Safety Tips
By now, most children are back in school and if you have not talked to them about their safety yet, it’s a great idea to do so now.
Cell Phone Security
The National Cybersecurity Alliance has some cell phone security tips that we’d like to share.
Is a Woman’s Bra a Good Place to hide Money?
My Mom does a lot of strange things and one of them is to hide her cell phone in her bra, which got me to thinking – why not hide your money in your bra too?
Do Safecrackers use Stethoscopes?
50 years ago, locks might have made enough noise for safecrackers to listen their way through a job, but modern locks are designed different.
Daytime Burglaries
A burglary can happen day or night, but the odds are it’s going to happen during the day when you are away.
Crib Safety Tips
Cribs are meant to shelter a baby who is sleeping. Read crib tips here.
Tips to Stay Safe while Using Social Networking Websites
The National Cybersecurity Alliance is providing tips to be safe while using social networks. The tips were recently published in a press release and are as follows –
20 Million Americans Have Multiple Social Security Numbers Associated with their Name
More than 20 million Americans have multiple Social Security numbers (SSNs) associated with their name in commercial records.
How to Protect Personal Information
Hacking into the IT systems of banks and retail businesses has become a major activity for organized crime, putting consumers’ money and personal information at great risk.
Home Security and Safety Tips for the Elderly
Friends and family can’t always stay with elderly loved ones who remain at home and might require some help. Therefore, home security is of high concern.
How to Survive a Submerged Car
It’s unlikely that it would happen, but if it does, here’s what to do. First and foremost, you should stay calm and preserve your energy.
National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) has proven to be an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
China Predicted for Surveillance Boom
After a disappointing 2009, the China market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment is expected to exceed a 20% revenue growth this year.
