Forest Security Safety News

Last year, the Wall Street Journal reported a problem with iPhone Pass-codes. You can view the entire video report here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUYODQB_2wQ)   This issue is being addressed in an IOS update   The new Stolen Device Feature update is being tested in 17.3 beta. When enabled, this new optional security feature limits what can be…

If it trips the alarm in an emergency, it’s reliable, in a way…. However, if that’s the only thing it does, you’re missing out on a lot. Current security systems are smart. They do so much more than just sound an alarm. Most business managers and owners consider them to be essential business tools. Not…

Picture this... You're in a public area checking notifications on your iPhone and you are getting pop up windows, one after the other that won’t stop… You are being targeted by a notorious hacking tool called Flipper Zero. How does this happen? Through open Bluetooth communications. Yes, that innocuous feature we all love can become...

We need to protect everything these days. We know our computers must be hardened to protect from hackers breaking into steal personal data, passwords, credit card and bank information, etc. But our iPhones, I thought they were safe… Yes, iPhones can be infected with spyware. The telltale signs include:   Your battery suddenly starts draining...

Don't let the Grinch steel your Holidays. Stay safe when doing online shopping for the holidays and all year long! Always protect your card and account PIN. Be sure it is not easily guessable, do not enter it on a non-secure site. Make sure the URL of the website you are on starts with “https”....

A startling 73% of Americans lived in a household without a landline in 2022, according to the Washington Post. That number has tripled since 2010! Increased dependence on newest technology internet-based systems drastically decreased demand for old traditional landlines in most residences. Not to mention the extreme rise in cost for POTS lines. A single...

We all get calls from phone numbers we don't know. We just silence the call and listen to the voicemail later. But now a new update, iOS 17, is going to have "Live Voicemail." It will pop up the words and experts say scammers will pop up too. In a world of constant communication, it's...

Commercial Grade Security Running a business comes with its fair share of difficulty, but your security system shouldn't be one of them. Say good riddance to that old outdated systems and hello to a modern, cutting-edge solution that will revolutionize your business. Our commercial-grade security system is designed with small and medium businesses in mind....

Lockdown Mode Extreme situations call for extreme measures. If you find yourself to be the target of a sophisticated cyberattack, which is highly unlikely, your iPhone has a Lockdown Mode feature that can reduce your vulnerability. This feature was developed and is intended to protect phones from sophisticated and high-level threats. It is worth noting...

Safety Check If you need to stop someone who is no longer trusted from knowing your location, you can revoke their access with iPhone’s Safety Check. Starting in  iOS 16, you can completely, or partially disconnect another person from your iPhone. This was developed for people whose personal safety is at risk from domestic abuse...