Do you have, or wish to purchase, any digital security systems? Read this useful guide on avoiding a hack attack Hack attacks have been in the news lately, especially with the cyber attack affecting NHS computer systems. Today, Microsoft have stated how the ransomware attack was a ‘wake up call’. …
Why changing your cylinder locks matter Cylinder locks are easy to change. Instead of having to get an entire lock changed, all you need to do is change the cylindrical component of your lock. If you’re moving house or wish to deny access to certain people, changing the lock means …
How ADT’s MAIA system – similarly shaped to its burglar alarms – has been designed to stop petty pilfering Seriously. Yes, seriously, we thought this was a joke for April Fool’s Day, but our friends at ADT have brought out a mini burglar alarm for the prevention of petty pilferers. …
You’ve been framed by home CCTV – thanks to the Nestie Awards If you fritter the best part of your spare time watching daft YouTube clips, our latest blog post is for you. Only weeks after La La Land swept the board in the Oscars, we at JR Security Devices …
How Patlock and Dragon’s Den triggered a sales boost for Craig Knott’s French Door lock Sometimes, inventing the most simplest of ‘must-have’ devices can be a pathway to future riches. This is applicable to Craig Knott’s Patlock device. The brand name is a play on words on padlock, with the …
How a Barking power station safe, locked for 35 years was cracked by master locksmiths On the 05 October 2016, viewers of ITV’s London regional news programme were treated to a live safe cracking demonstration. This entailed the cracking of a safe at Barking Power Station that had been locked …
How Robbie Cabral’s Benjilock wowed the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show In our previous blog post, we looked at how biometric profiling could be used to pay for train fares in the UK. Over the last month, we have learned about another use of biometrics. Enter the Benjilock, the world’s first …
In future years, UK passengers could board their usual train by means of iris scans and biometric profiles If you live in the UK, the future of train travel could be personal. According to a report by the Rail Delivery Group, iris scans and biometric identification could replace the photocard. …
How the Ring Floodlight Cam aims to revolutionise home CCTV systems At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, there was one security device that turned a few heads. Wowing visitors was the Ring Floodlight Cam. Looking a bit like ET with its twin floodlights, it is a motion …
FTC sues D-Link over inadequate procedures on internet-connected security devices Internet-connected security devices are a big thing in most homes. They are popular owing to the fact you can check for intruders on your smartphone. Even at great distances. D-Link is one of the world’s best-known manufacturers and designers of …
