A years-old high-severity flaw impacting AVTECH IP cameras has been weaponized by malicious actors as a zero-day to rope them into a botnet. CVE-2024-7029 (CVSS score: 8.7), the vulnerability in question, is a “command injection vulnerability found in the brightness function of AVTECH closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras that allows for remote code execution (RCE),” Akamai researchers Kyle Lefton, Larry Cashdollar, and Aline Eliovich stated.
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Level Home Inc. Debuts Its Smart Lock Pro Packs for Professional Installers
Level Home announced the release of professional installer editions of its industry-leading, award-winning smart locks, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options. Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart home technology while maintaining the design aesthetic of their homes.
Read More ›Sydney Metro Launches 2nd Driverless Train Line with Ongoing Innovation
On August 19, 2024 the new Sydney Metro City Line was launched. The new line connects the existing Metro North West line from Chatswood, travels beneath Sydney Harbour, and extends through the bustling Sydney CBD, ending at Sydenham. Congratulations to Sydney Metro for greatly enhancing the transport options available to Sydney’s citizens.
Read More ›Meet Salto’s Newest BLUEnet Wireless Device: The IQ Mini
Salto Announcing IQ Mini Gateway, the smallest-ever BLUEnet Wireless peripheral, which is now available in an even smaller device. The Salto IQ Mini combines the best of Salto hardware and software capabilities into a small and versatile design. With advanced BLUEnet wireless technology, it meets the demands of modern cloud-based access control applications.
Read More ›Speco Technologies Expands Product Management, Marketing and Sales Teams
Speco Technologies announced the addition of five new teammates to their roster, expanding their product management, marketing and sales teams. Speco’s newest employees include Mike Martin, National Sales Director; Adrian Tameguia, West Coast Regional Sales Manager; Andrew Escoto, Marketing Manager; Jordan Gaffney, Inside Sales; and Vinod Moorjani, Product Manager.
Read More ›Wavelynx Accelerate Program Paves the Way for Rapid Adoption and Modernization of Access Control
Wavelynx Technologies announced the launch of a new offering: Accelerate by Wavelynx. This innovative program addresses longstanding challenges transitioning to modern access control systems, offering a straightforward, cost-effective path to enhanced security. The introduction of the Accelerate program demonstrates the company’s commitment to moving the access control industry to a more secure future.
Read More ›Wavestore Announces New Features in Version 6.38 to Enhance Security and Usability
Wavestore announced the latest update, version 6.38, continues to deliver on security and usability improvements for our customers. Let’s explore how each new feature is designed to impact your everyday work, making your tasks easier, more efficient, and more effective. Key enhancements in Wavestore 6.38 include: “Wavestore 6.38 is designed to make everyday work easier, […]
Read More ›VIVOTEK Helps Delta Electronics Japan Enhance Operational Efficiency with VORTEX AI Cloud-based Surveillance SystemHelps Delta Electronics Japan Enhance Operational Efficiency with VORTEX AI Cloud-based Surveillance System
Minami-Funabashi, Delta Electronics Japan, renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in power and thermal management, needed a cloud-based surveillance system to solve the issue of inefficient warehouse management. VIVOTEK VORTEX has revolutionized the landscape of warehouse and production line management, exemplifying Delta’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.
Read More ›RecFaces to Participate in FSIE Mumbai and Visit Major Cities in India
RecFaces announce its upcoming business trip to India from August 20 to September 21, 2024. Partnering with Startologic Technologies, RecFaces will be presenting its innovative solutions at the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) in Mumbai from August 22 to 24, Booth No. B-26, P8. At FSIE, RecFaces will showcase their sought-after flagship products based on facial recognition technology, Id-Guard and Id-Gate.
Read More ›Genetec Updates FICAM Certification and Expands List of Access Control Options for US Federal Market
Genetec announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program. With this certification, government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal security standards to ensure that only authorized individuals are provided access to sensitive data and facilities.
Read More ›Telguard Introduces the First Fire Alarm Communicator Compatible with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
Telguard introduces its latest innovation: the TG-7FM 5G LTE-M multi-carrier communicator. Setting a new standard in commercial fire applications, the TG-7FM offers unparalleled reliability and connectivity by harnessing groundbreaking multi-carrier capability, supporting all three major U.S. carriers – AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
Read More ›LVT Integrates with Axon’s Real-Time Crime Center Platform to Enhance Public Safety
Live View Technologies announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Axon, integrating with its Fusus by Axon real-time crime center (RTCC) technology. By combining intelligence from LVT’s mobile, solar-powered security units with Fusus by Axon’s advanced real-time operations platform, retailers, businesses, and law enforcement agencies can more effectively monitor potential safety threats and execute a response with optimal situational awareness.
Read More ›Alfred International Launches ML2 Smart Mortise Lock in the U.S. and now Available with Z-Wave Long Range
Alfred International announces the U.S. launch of the patented Alfred™ ML2 Smart Mortise Lock now available with Z-Wave® Long Range. The ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties with long-standing, older mortise style locks. The ML2 is now available in the U.S. and offers unmatched convenience, security, and style for property managers and homeowners looking to upgrade their mortise style locks with a smart lock without completely replacing or re-keying their existing lock and avoiding many typical installation problems.
Read More ›Altronix Announces Strategic Partnership with LiftMaster to Elevate Door Control Solutions
Altronix announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a leading brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up to 16 door systems from a single enclosure.
Read More ›Demand for Interoperability, ONVIF Standards, Helps Drive Growth in Physical Security Market
ONVIF is announcing that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability. This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018.
Read More ›Telit Cinterion Enables Next-Generation Cellular LPWA Deployments on AT&T with the ME310M1 IoT Module
Telit Cinterion announces that the ME310M1-W1 module received approval for use on the AT&T network. The certification allows IoT specialists and their customers to start using the ME310M1-W1 instantly on AT&T’s LTE-M network, ensuring reliable performance as AT&T continues to upgrade its cellular infrastructure to 5G Massive IoT.
Read More ›HID Acquires Sewio Networks to Add Ultra-Wideband Technology to Growing RTLS Portfolio
HID announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a leading provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing.
Read More ›Moxa Announces New Distributor Partnership in Latin America with Tempel Group Colombia
Moxa announced that Tempel Group Colombia will join its global distribution network as a partner representing the territory of Colombia. The strategic partnership strengthens Moxa’s supply chain in Latin America and provides local stock for fast deliveries to the area’s industrial, oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Tempel Group Colombia is a division of Tempel Group, an international technology company with locations in 22 countries and more than 45 years of distribution experience.
Read More ›Axis Communications Launches State-of-the-Art Experience Center in Phoenix
Axis Communications yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring an extensive variety of Axis surveillance solutions as well as meeting and demo spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger bonds with partners and customers in the southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter and safer communities – both local and beyond.
Read More ›Harnessing The Power Of Patriots: Veterans Driving Innovation In Security
As we celebrated Independence Day last month by honoring the valor and dedication of our military, it’s still a great time to consider how former service members can enhance your security operations. Leveraging their disciplined training and technical expertise offers a unique strategic advantage in the rapidly advancing security landscape.
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