Security Tech News

City | Caught on tape: Crime rates fall after police install cameras

8 February 2012, 12:54 am

The Near Westside has experienced a significant decrease in crime during the past year that can be linked to the recent installation of security cameras in the area, said Common Councilor Bob Dougherty. ...


6th St. security cameras are useless during a power outage

7 February 2012, 7:46 pm

AUSTIN -- KVUE News has learned that Austin Energy is about 10 days away from determining exactly what caused a crippling blackout a little more than two weeks ago.   The area from Congress Avenue to Red River and 5th to12th Streets was left in the dark for about an hour.   KVUE wanted to know what if any impact another power outage would have on the 27 security cameras recently installed on 6th ...


Calvo praises school: Security cameras help Benavente Middle

7 February 2012, 5:30 pm

Governor visits: V.S.A. Benavente Middle School Principal Dexter Fullo, right, shows the school's new security camera system to officials, including Guam Police Department Chief Fred Bordallo, left, Gov. Eddie Calvo, second from left, and Guam Education Board member Joe San Agustin, yesterday.


Hackers On Your Home Security Cameras?

7 February 2012, 3:37 pm

Some users of home security Cameras made by Trendnet could have been exposed to malicious activity by hackers. Using the Shodan search engine users can locate internet connected devices using very simple search terms. Apparently the way these Trendnet cameras …


Glitch Lets Web Users Watch Video From Home Security Cameras

7 February 2012, 2:14 pm

A seemingly minor coding glitch has created big problems for the popular webcam company Trendnet. A security breach in their home security cameras has allowed web users to access live feeds from some of the devices without entering in password information. In recent weeks, internet addresses have been posted on various message board websites providing links to live footage from unsuspecting ...


Security camera video flaw lets voyeurs see all

7 February 2012, 1:00 pm

Video feeds from some home users' Internet security cameras — including children's rooms and bathroom scenes — are being seen by others around the world because of a coding error that is part of the cameras' software.


Flaw in Home Security Cameras Exposes Live Feeds to Hackers

7 February 2012, 12:42 pm

A flaw in home security cameras made by Trendnet potentially exposed thousands of customers to possible hackers who could access the live video feeds without a password.


Security flaw exposed in home security cameras

7 February 2012, 12:34 pm

Trendnet, a maker of Web-connected home security cameras, has issued an update to fix a vulnerability that allows Internet users to spy on private video feeds.


Orlando police urges homeowners to install video cameras

6 February 2012, 9:22 pm

Security cameras are everywhere, on our streets at the ATM and in just about every store or business. Police love them because when a crime is caught on camera, they say the odds they'll make an arrest skyrockets. In fact, the Orlando Police Department has formed a new tactical squad designed to take advantage of all the crime fighting technology available. According to the latest market ...


Houma police hoping for boost in security cameras across downtown

5 February 2012, 4:59 pm

Scott Satchfield / Eyewitness News HOUMA, La. -- Across downtown Houma, dozens of surveillance cameras are keeping a constant watch. Restaurant owner Sam Castalano said it’s a positive for the area. "The goal is for security, to know what's going on around your building. Obviously, if you have an investment of that sort, you want to have some protection to see what goes on," he said. Castalano ...