Security ArticlesArticles related to security issues and security alerts.Protection from a Home Invasion- July 31, 2006 If you have a lot of jewelry, valuable documents, cash or other negotiable items, consider installing a safe or a burglar alarm. Don't leave notes for service people or family members on the door, these act as a welcome mat for a burglar. Protection from a Home Invasionhttp://www.security-port.com/burglar.htm Keeping Children Safe Online- July 24, 2006 There was once a time when you only had to worry about children when they were outside or not at home. Those times have changed. Strangers can now enter your home, without a key or coming through a door. How you may ask These strangers enter your home using a keyboard. These strangers can befriend your children online. Keeping Children Safe Onlinehttp://www.security-port.com/keeping-children-safe-online.htm Online Safety- July 17, 2006 The proliferation of computer technology and emergence of the Internet has enhanced the lives of children and adults. Increasing productivity and efficiency, the Internet is a powerful educational tool, and it provide youths a vast amount of information. That said, it is important to remember that the Internet can also be very dangerous. Criminals are using modern technology to prey on innocent victims. Online Safetyhttp://www.security-port.com/online-safety.htm Personal Security; Avoiding Identity Theft- July 11, 2006 Some law-enforcement authorities call identity theft "the fastest growing crime across the country right now". In fact, identity theft is the most called-about subject on the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse's telephone hotline. Most victims don't even know how the perpetrators got their identity numbers. Such fraud may account for as much as 25% of all credit card-fraud losses each year. 49% also stated that they do not feel they know how to adequately protect themselves from this...http://www.security-port.com/personal-security.htm Homeland Security- July 4, 2006 The US President's Executive Order issued October 8, 2001 established the US Office of Homeland Security. The Office is directed to develop and coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to strengthen protections against terrorist threats or attacks in the US. The new Office will coordinate federal, state, and local counter-terrorism efforts. More on Homeland Securityhttp://www.security-port.com/homeland-security.htm |