Rosemont Offers Burglary Prevention Tips

Rosemont Offers Burglary Prevention Tips

Rosemont Offers Burglary Prevention Tips Posted: Friday, January 13, 2017 12:00 am / Journal Staff Report There are several things residents can do to prevent a home burglary. Rosemont Detective Joe Balogh says tips include: Always keeping residence doors and windows locked, making sure one uses all the locking mechanisms on a door, including the…

Cerber Ransomware Spreads via Fake Credit Card Email Reports

Cerber Ransomware Spreads via Fake Credit Card Email Reports

By Catalin Cimpanu December 14, 2016 09:05 AM Just in time for the Christmas holiday shopping spree, the group behind the Cerber ransomware has launched a spam campaign that uses fake credit card reports to trick users into opening a Word file that under certain circumstances will download and install the deadly Cerber ransomware. Detected…

Holiday Pet Dangers and How To Avoid Them

Holiday Pet Dangers and How To Avoid Them

By Shayna Meliker | November 29, 2016 The holiday season should be a time for making happy memories with our families — and that certainly includes our pets! Unfortunately, there are many seasonal dangers for cats and dogs that could ruin a Christmas or holiday celebration. Educate yourself on holiday hazards you need to protect…

Oak Park Police On Recent Package Thefts, Pickpockets, Burglaries — And How to Avoid Them

Oak Park Police On Recent Package Thefts, Pickpockets, Burglaries — And How to Avoid Them

The police gave residents tips on how to stay safe during colder months. By Anicka Slachta (Patch Staff) – December 12, 2016 5:55 pm ET In the wake of continued car burglaries and a recent string of package thefts, Oak Park Police are trying to raise awareness of these common crimes and how to avoid…

Police Warn Oak Park, River Forest Residents of Suspects Posing As Town Officials

Police Warn Oak Park, River Forest Residents of Suspects Posing As Town Officials

They’ve said they believe it could be an attempt to defraud senior citizens. By Anicka Slachta (Patch Staff) – December 5, 2016 6:08 pm ET Oak Park and River Forest police are asking residents — especially senior citizens — to be careful after several incidents of people posing as official town employees were reported two…

Burglars Tell How They Break Into Homes and What Security Measures Deter Them

Burglars Tell How They Break Into Homes and What Security Measures Deter Them

An investigative news team surveyed incarcerated burglars to learn about their methods. Security cameras oftentimes prove to be a deterrent, the study found. When asked what is the first thing they look to steal, surveyed burglars said jewelry, electronics, cash and credit cards. By SSI Staff · November 1, 2016 – Kyle Iboshi, KGW Senior…

Tsunami Of Computer Attacks

Tsunami Of Computer Attacks

Forest Security Computer Safety News: by KCS Computer Technology (11/29/16):                           We are seeing a tsunami of computer attacks. We think we have encountered a new way to distribute malicious software. One infection we treated may have come from the purchase of a floor model computer. It would not be difficult for someone to insert…