I am sure most of you have heard of "crash & grab" crime, which has been happening recently. My first thought is, "What type of alarm system do they have? What about the video surveillance footage?" For being in the…
The danger of using weak passwords has been exposed again this month after a new website was launched that allows people to watch live footage from some of the insecure cameras across the world. The website, which is based in Russia, accesses…
HOW TO KEEP THIEVES OUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! As you get ready to celebrate the holidays, a home filled with gifts is at risk of being burglarized. Several holiday habits can make you a target for criminals. If your holiday plans include…
Although VinTech does not work in the cyber security field, we think it’s essential that our clients are aware of this problem, which can affect anyone. The Internet is part of everyone’s life, every day. We use the Internet at…
Do you use your debit card when making a purchase? (I rarely do as I know how vulnerable it is to use your pin in public.) Did you know thieves are using this new device to record your thermal imprint?…
Have you been a victim of burglary? Many times, victims are in a such a state of panic that they don't know what to do. Discovering your business has been burglarized is unexpected, but, did you know businesses are burglarized…
VinTech Systems, Inc. has become aware of a current scam targeting consumers through fraudulent phone calls purporting to be from VinTech, claiming that there is a security issue with their computer and asking for passwords. VinTech offers electronic security solutions…
Think you can guess some of the most unusual items thieves steal? We'll give you a hint- money, jewelry, and iPhones did NOT top the list. I bet the answers will surprise you! Click below to find out what thieves…
Thieves aren't getting smarter, but they are getting more tech savvy. From lifting your confidential information from a copier hard drive to scrambling your car's computer "brain", here are new scams you need to be aware of. Copier UnConfidential Many…
An alarming new report has been released stating that children are 51 times higher at risk to be a victim of identity theft than adults. The reason their social security numbers are so valuable to thieves is because "the probability of discovery…