How smart home devices are being hijacked to attack Internet

How smart home devices are being hijacked to attack Internet

Connected devices, including security equipment, such as cameras and DVRs, have been leveraged by hackers to carry out massive DDoS attacks recently. Photo credit: (Image courtesy bigstockphoto.com) Oct. 24–The huge cyberattack that crippled the Internet and disabled dozens of websites Friday appeared to be the biggest attack of its kind that the world has ever…

It’s Not Just About Home Security Anymore…

It’s Not Just About Home Security Anymore…

Home Automation can be confusing. Let the experts at Forest Security show you just how easy it can be to incorporate Home Automation in your security system and just how affordable it can be. Study: 45% of Residential Renovations Incorporate Home Automation A study from Houzz reveals that almost half of all home renovations include…

Stay Vigilant – You Never Know – 12-Year-Old Charged in Series of Armed Robberies

Stay Vigilant – You Never Know – 12-Year-Old Charged in Series of Armed Robberies

The boy is accused of robbing victims over 3 nights along North Larrabee Street, according to Chicago police. By Joe Vince (Patch Staff) – September 20, 2016 CHICAGO, IL — A 12-year-old boy is accused of committing multiple armed robberies earlier this month along North Larrabee Street, according to Chicago police. The boy was taken…

Cops: North Side Armed Robbers Targetting Lake View, Roscoe Village, Ravenswood

Cops: North Side Armed Robbers Targetting Lake View, Roscoe Village, Ravenswood

Chicago Police Department investigators are searching for two men who they have committed a string of armed robberies in the 19th District. By Carrie Frillman (Patch Staff) – August 10, 2016 4:31 pm ET Chicago police are asking residents to help identify a pair of men behind a trio of North Side armed robberies in…