Have you ever thought that the QR code you're about to scan can harm you? As an electronic security solutions company, VinTech stays alert with all things security. We follow local and national security news, cybersecurity updates, and scams that…
A family in the Lakeview neighborhood was targeted by a daring burglar who used a 30 lb. patio brick to break into their home as they slept. The thief managed to escape quickly with credit cards and cash. Fortunately, he…
False smoke alarms can be as damaging as not having one at all. Park Ridge incident No smoke alarms were found inside a Park Ridge home in which a morning fire broke out officials say. Fire extensively damaged the rear…
Halloween safety tips! Clients and friends, We can feel the fall weather in Chicago and its a reminder that Halloween is just around the corner. There is always something fun and intriguing about dressing up and being someone else for…
Can you prevent a home invasion? I still remember the way I felt the day I learned the horrific news that a 26-year-old woman had been allegedly stabbed and sexually assaulted in her own home in Willowbrook. I immediately shared…
The Security Sales and Integration magazine announced the current top 30 technology innovations recently. Among them, the PoolSonix pool security alarm caught our eye. This innovative pool alarm is a great security solution for families with young children. If you…
The holiday season is in full swing and so is holiday crime! Along with an increase of package delivery and shopping activity there is also an increase in crime. Another development that goes hand in hand with the increase in…
Don't let crime spikes during the holidays get in the way of your joy. With Thanksgiving and Black Friday approaching at the end of the week we urge you to take extra precautions this holiday season. "During this time of…
You probably have heard of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In 1943, Abraham Maslow proposed the human pyramid of needs. The interesting thing about these needs is that, with the exception of your physiological needs (food, water, etc), your body will…
Have you ever heard of the lock bumping technique? The frightening facts: The lock bumping technique can be used to open 90% of American homes. This is because most homes use an old-style cylinder lock. Additionally, when a lock bumping…