If you installed a home security system in your home, be it a connected camera or a sensor-based alarm setup, you probably received a sign with the company’s name or logo on it. Putting up this sign ...

Q: I’ve noticed that many of my neighbors have security systems—or at least signs on their lawns that say they do. One neighbor actually told me that he didn’t want a security system, so he got a ...

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U.S. power and electronics giant Eaton has fixed a security vulnerability that allowed a security researcher to remotely access thousands of smart security alarm systems. Security researcher Vangelis ...

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The main objective of a home security system is to safeguard a residence and its occupants. These systems are equipped to detect a range of threats, such as smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, water damage ...

False alarms plague the security industry. According to the Urban Institute, 90-99% of all security alarm calls received by police are false. The ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing says the ...

When you purchase a home security system, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to spring for live professional monitoring. This service can add significantly to the total cost of the ...