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02/22/2021

Everyone should understand how to keep their personal data safe online. Here are 10 tips that you can start applying right away. 👓

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https://alarm.org/data-privacy/

10/31/2019

While ghoulish garbs and haunted houses are welcome and encouraged on Halloween, real scares are not. Here are a few Halloween safety tips from ESA that can help keep your family safe from danger while trick-or-treating this year.

09/25/2019

Hacker takes over a Wisconsin family's Google Nest, sets thermostat at 90 degrees.

A Nest security system at a couple's house in Wisconsin was anything but secure, causing a nightmare for the homeowners after it was hacked.

09/11/2019

It has been 18 years since more than 3,000 people lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 attacks were not only the single deadliest terrorist attack in history, but the deadliest incident ever for firefighters and law enforcement officers. With the industry’s close relationship with first responders, ESA gives back on behalf of its members, providing college scholarships throughout the country to the sons and daughters of those individuals who run into the face of danger, while most are running away.

On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorist hijackers from Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations boarded four airplanes at three

08/16/2019

Privacy issues continue to emerge with DIY security solutions.

The status lights on Google Nest cameras, Nest Hello doorbells and Dropcams can no longer be switched off.

08/15/2019

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08/14/2019

Understanding the Top Cyber Security Threats Homeowners Face

Part of protecting your home from invaders is keeping yourself updated with the latest threats. On Alarm.org we know that it’s

03/06/2019

Professional Installation and Monitoring Associations, ESA - Electronic Security Association and The Monitoring Association, Dispute Google’s Statement, “Security Systems Often Use Microphones”

(March 5, 2019, Vienna, Va. and Irving, Tx) – Recent reporting by Business Insider, CNN Business and many other publications have highlighted the undisclosed, on-board microphone discovered in Google’s Nest Guard Security Device—raising serious privacy concerns among consumers. The Monitoring ...

10/31/2018

It’s important to plan your family’s Halloween outing in advance to avoid costume mishaps, dangerous routes and health hazards.

The scariest day of the season is right around the corner. The shelves are lined with candy, costume shops are