Due to many video surveillance NVR recording devices implementing Linux and Unix-derivative operating systems, SecurityHive thought it was important to post information about this known security vulnerability. If you have an IP-based NVR solution in your environment, we encourage you to contact your manufacturer to determine if you need to take action to protect your system from this known issue.
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August, the technology company building products that make life simpler and more secure, announced that its flagship product —the August Smart Lock— is available for purchase nationwide in Apple stores and online at august.com for $249.99. The August Smart Lock was first unveiled in May 2013 by its co-founders, renowned designer Yves Béhar and technology entrepreneur Jason Johnson.
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Zwipe AS and MasterCard announced the launch of the world’s very first contactless payment card with embedded fingerprint biometrics. Combining on-device biometric authentication with the convenience of a contactless credit card, the new solution allows for a purchase of any amount to be made without the entry of a PIN, something that has never before been offered by a payment card.
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Schneider Electric announced new capabilities to its Sarix™ Enhanced Range with SureVision™ 2.0. The Enhanced Range comprises Pelco’s high end cameras in the trusted line of Sarix fixed IP-cameras, which also includes the Sarix Professional Range and Sarix Value Range. New features in the Enhanced Range, include Pelco’s integrated analytics suite and ONVIF profile G compliance at a competitively reduced price.
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Ever wondered who was standing on the front porch, ringing the doorbell? Maybe it was the neighbor or the mailman. Maybe it was someone unfamiliar. DefenDoor ? the affordable, smart doorbell and camera ? is perfect for those moments.
There?s a new system that allows you to screen your visitors just like you screen your calls, keep your home safely monitored while you?re out, and even receive updates when your family members return home safely. Its name is DefenDoor.
Read More ›LiftMaster®, a leading manufacturer of access control systems, introduced IPAC (Internet Protocol Access Control), the first Internet-enabled outdoor access control system with Voiceover Internet Protocol (VoIP). Using an Internet connection, IPAC quickly transfers voice and data, eliminating long-distance fees and dependence on old analog phone lines, giving high-rise, gated community and commercial and industrial facilities more robust access control.
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IDV Solutions, LLC and SureView Systems, LLC announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of SureView?s Immix? CC video-centric event management platform with IDV Solutions? Visual Command Center? enterprise risk visualization (ERV) platform. Using the combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can receive and process real time events from Visual Command Center in Immix CC and view live video from Immix CC within Visual Command Center.
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D-Link announced it is now shipping a new HD Indoor Mini Dome Camera (DCS-6004L), delivering high quality video in a compact dome form factor. The new camera offers 1280 x 800 resolution, a built-in microphone, and integrated infrared illumination for seeing in complete darkness. Other features include an audio port to connect to an external speaker and PoE (Power over Ethernet) for convenient single cable installation.
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Data Storage in enterprise video surveillance environments demands never ending quest for IT efficiency. This is due to the fact that it has to satisfy the needs related to performance, reliability, and data integrity in a definitive way.
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AxxonSoft has announced the release of version 4.9.3 of the Axxon Intellect PSIM software platform. In the new version, the developers have concentrated on refining and fine-tuning existing functionality as well as continuing to reinforce the stability of Intellect-powered security systems. In addition, new features have been added, including integration of new hardware and system administration tools.
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OnSSI announces the appointment of Tim Brand as Regional Manager for the Southeast. He brings extensive experience in business development and channel management to the OnSSI sales team and will be instrumental in ensuring growth of OnSSI?s leading Ocularis platform in the region.
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Vicon Industries, Inc. announced that as part of the ongoing integration of IQinVision, Bret McGowan has been named Senior Vice-President Sales for the Americas, Far East, and Western Africa, taking responsibility for the combined sales organization.
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After a weekend shooting in downtown Columbia, MO, ABC 17 News reached out to the Columbia Police Department to see if any parts of the incident had been caught on any of the security cameras downtown. The question was never answered. ABC 17 News also asked for a report showing numbers of how many crimes the cameras have helped solve to see if the taxpayer funded security system is effective.
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March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, is pleased to announce its new RideSafe solution for bus, para-transit, and passenger rail. A true enterprise-class video surveillance offering, March Networks RideSafe provides transportation agencies with comprehensive oversight across their entire operation including on transit vehicles, and in stations, depots, and park-and-rides.
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Smart Homes let you control lighting, heating, and even locks using your smartphone – the result should be a more efficient and more secure house. There’s a lot going on at the moment to make your house smart. What does that mean exactly? Well, the idea is that more devices in your home, from heating to lightbulbs, will have the ability to communicate with your smartphone or tablet.
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Video Surveillance sector is witnessing a new trend and that is increased interest in adopting 4K video technology. But do you think that 4K video technology will help an enterprise to watch for intruders, monitor the premises, and even assist with court cases where a theft or a break-in has occurred?
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Body cameras, like the ones shown on police officers in Ferguson, Mo., will likely appear on officers in Cleveland by early next year. (Huy Mach, St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) Cleveland City Council is expected to pass legislation authorizing the Police Department to spend $1.6 million to equip about 1,000 patrol officers with body cameras. Some council members have been calling for the cameras for years, arguing that the footage would aid criminal investigations and clear up controversy surrounding police shootings and accusations of misconduct.
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Pelco by Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Kim Loy to the role of Vice President of Marketing for the Pelco Video Line of Business. In this role, Loy will drive strategic marketing initiatives on a global level in support of the company’s continued investment and commitment to its Pelco IP video surveillance solutions.
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DVTEL, INC., the video surveillance solutions provider, announced the addition of John Skowronski as DVTEL?s new VP of Sales, the Americas and Global Accounts. Mr. Skowronski brings an extensive history of sales, marketing and business development experience with a wide variety of leading security and technology companies.
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Legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly would allow drones to take pictures of an open-invitation gathering, even if it’s on private property, without a warrant. North Carolina is figuring out the boundary between expectations of privacy and the use of surveillance drones by law enforcement agencies.
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