A Secure Life

Getting scam text messages?

A Secure Life — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:33:56 +0000

SMS Short Code Spam Proliferates

Have you ever gotten a text message that is obvious spam, and it's asking you to reply STOP to cancel, but you're hesitant to do so knowing that you may confirm your identity to the spammer? We'll show you how not only to stop spam text messages from coming through, but how to prevent your wireless account from being charged a monthly fee, how to report these numbers to your phone provider, and how to be reimbursed for the text charges themselves...

Vivint Security Reviews

amyb — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:36:27 +0000

What Can Vivint Security Offer to Your Family?

With so many options, choosing the right home security company for your family’s needs is a challenging task. The only way to truly know whether a security company is right for you is to take an in depth look at the company in addition to the services they offer. Here we take a closer look at Vivint, one of the larger companies that services most areas throughout the United States and Canada. We review what they can offer your family in terms of home alarm and security services...

Top 10 Reasons to Install a Home Security System

amyb — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:52:55 +0000

Home Security Systems Save Money in the Long Run

Installing a home security system can be costly, but not installing one could cost you even more. Below we will take a look at the top ten reasons why you should consider installing a home security system or upgrading your existing home alarm system...

Security Infographic: A Burglars Quest

amyb — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:14:03 +0000

Research Tells Us A Lot About Burglars

In 2010, every 15 seconds a home was hit by burglary. Fortunately for homeowners there is enough research out there to help you avoid becoming the next victim. Below we will take a look at some of the most recent statistics on home burglary including: how burglars prefer to enter homes, what they prefer to steal and when they are most likely to strike. We will also offer the top five ways to deter burglars...

FrontPoint Security Reviews

A Secure Life — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:35:28 +0000

How Good of a Security System is FrontPoint?

Your home security system could potentially be one of the most important purchasing decision your family makes. Take your time, get opinions and read reviews, and use our article to help you get started on your search for the best home security system....

Protect America Reviews

amyb — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:26:56 +0000

Protect America Home Security Systems Review

When it comes to choosing a home security system, Protect America has a number of the key features expected from an alarm system at a competitive price. Backed by GE’s home security products, Protect America offers top of the line equipment to stand behind their services...

New Mobile App Privacy Guidelines

amyb — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:41:14 +0000

The GSMA Develops Privacy Guidelines for App Publishers

Concerns have arisen recently about the security and privacy of smart phone users who download apps. This concern, spurred for the most part by apps accessing address books and contact lists, has prompted the GSMA to publish new privacy guidelines for app publishers...

Home Security Systems Reviews

A Secure Life — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:28:31 +0000

Which Home Security System is Right For you?

The security industry is highly competitive with local mom and pop companies to international giants. It is a relatively easy industry to enter but a very hard one to offer a consistently great product and service over time, especially with new technologies being released every day. It has become difficult to keep up with all the changes and wrap your head around the latest and greatest house alarm offerings. So with so many to choose from and so many things to consider, how do you know which home alarm system is right for you? We review the top contenders and bring you our findings...

Phishing Scam Alert: Better Business Bureau complaint of unauthorized ACH transfers

A Secure Life — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:37:11 +0000

BBB Email Scam Circulating

If you receive an email in your inbox with the subject Better Business Bureau complaint of unauthorized ACH transfers, don't open it! This is just another attempt by phishing scammers to extract personal, sensitive information from you...

FBI Social Network Scraping App

amyb — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:50:01 +0000

The FBI Looks to Social Networks As an Early Warning System

Social networking isn’t just a tool for employers screening employees anymore; the FBI is looking in to developing their own social network scraping application. In this article we will take a look at the reason the FBI is looking to utilizing social networks as an early warning system...