Urgent Patch for Microsoft Windows

Published by Crystal on June 5th, 2012 - in Computer Security, Home Safety


 

 

Microsoft has informed us via its Security Tech Center that there is an Urgent Update to protect your system.

From that link is the information below:

 

Microsoft Security Advisory (2718704)

Unauthorized Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing

 

Published:

Version: 1.0

 

General Information

Executive Summary

 

Microsoft is aware of active attacks using unauthorized digital certificates derived from a Microsoft Certificate Authority. An unauthorized certificate could be used to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks. This issue affects all supported releases of Microsoft Windows.

Microsoft is providing an update for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. The update revokes the trust of the following intermediate CA certificates:

  • Microsoft Enforced Licensing Intermediate PCA (2 certificates)
  • Microsoft Enforced Licensing Registration Authority CA (SHA1)

Recommendation. For supported releases of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update immediately using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service. For more information, see the Suggested Actions section of this advisory. For affected devices, no update is available at this time.”

 

What you need to do: Go to the Microsoft Support Center , find your system and click to download the patch. You will need to find out which Operating system you are running. To do this, right click on “my computer”, then click on “Properties”. There you should see the OS and any service packs you currently have installed. Find the same name operating system update and click on that link in the support center. You will then need to verify that your copy of Windows is Genuine. Just download, install and run the file. It will then give you a code you copy and paste into the link above. Proceed to download the patch. Run and install. You will need to then update your Windows system AFTER you do the install the patch.

Use your Start menu to check for updates

Windows Update is included in Control Panel. In the future, to check for updates (or if this webpage doesn’t open Windows Update automatically):

  Click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update.

 


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Computer Monitoring Software

Published by Crystal on May 17th, 2012 - in Computer Security, Home Safety, Parents and Children

 

 

Guardanis The Guardian Eye Software, creates and provides a wide array of both personal and employee monitoring softwares. With this software, you can increase your business’ productivity, protect your children from online threats, uncover cheating spouses, and So Much More!

Protect Your Family From Online Threats

Monitor All Of Your Employees

Uncover Deceitful Cheaters

Know What’s Really Going On

Computer monitoring software

spy on your computer

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Vital Records Search

Published by Crystal on May 17th, 2012 - in Commercial Security

Vital records are those documents that provide an important milestone or event in each of our lives. These records include legal certificates of your birth, marriage, death, and court documents of any divorces. Each of these vital records provides not only documentation of the event, but they are equally important in other ways after the event.
People search for vital records for many reasons, including but certainly not limited to:
•    Verifying family history (genealogy)
•    Locating an individual
•    Background checks on individuals
•    Providing proof of a death for insurance purposes
•    Obtaining a driver’s license

Where to Begin Your Search for Vital Records?

Searching for vital records can be a challenge. The good news is that if you know the state and county in which the event took place, you can contact that government agency, such as a county courthouse, registrar, or state office of vital statistics, and request access to these documents. Usually there is a small fee and forms to complete for the request. The bad news is that if you do not know the state or county, your search could take longer.

State-Specific Searches Available Online
In our current digital age with databases connected through a worldwide network of computers, you can still obtain vital records with diligent research and by using the right resources.
State and county agencies can be contacted via the internet where you can make your request. A good place to start looking for the proper state vital records agency is by using the state-by-state resource provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site.  Here you can click on the state you need and find specific offices for each vital record.

Other Online Resources
However, where do you go if you only have a name and not a clue where the vital event took place? There are many companies that provide a valuable service by searching for vital records. One resource is vitalchek, which is a company owned by LexisNexis, the world’s leading research organization. VitalChek offers you an easy, step-by-step process to order your vital record. At the end of your order, you simply pay the required agency fee, plus a single VitalChek order fee, and your document will be on the way.

Another online resource for all vital records is Archives. This resource is helpful for family searches and genealogy, and it has over 1 billion records accessible. In addition, you can browse collections of records, network with other family history buffs, and get expert vital record search advice. Archives does charge a reasonable subscription to access their records, but they also offer a free 7-day trial where you can try searching their databases with no payment obligation.
Your vital records search, whether it is for yourself, a family member, or other individual, begins at your fingertips. Using these online resources can save you time, stress, and money, and get you the records or information you need.

 

 

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Crime Map Statistics Detroit North East Side

Published by Crystal on March 28th, 2012 - in alarm response, Commercial Security

Crime Stats 7 mile Rd and Outer Drive Detroit, MI Here are some graphs showing the Crime Statistics for the 7 Mile Rd. and Outer Drive Area.

Security Patrol Detroit MI East Side areaThis map shows statistics from one of Detroit’s crime-ridden area’s (NW Corner) North West Detroit’s 8 Mild Rd and Conant Ave to the (NE Corner) North East Detroit’s 8 Mile Rd and Hoover Rd area to Detroit’s South West area of Conant and Nevada (SW Corner) to Detroit’s South East Mc Nichols Rd (6 mile rd) and Hoover Rd (SE Corner) .

Remember this report is only a 35 day period.  Since the Detroit’s Police Department’s Alarm Verification policy has gone into full affect the larceny and the abuse that businesses must endure within certain Detroit areas has only steadily gotten worse.  Professional Security Alarm Response is available.

Metro Detroit Security Guard Patrols

Are available if you are a victim or don’t want to be a victim!  Contact Us

Check with the other businesses local to you and discuss establishing a security guard patrol for a safer community!

Many businesses within your area are discussing this option.

Thanks to Crime Mapping for statistical data.

 

SavIsa Solutions, LLC
248-583-0125


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Detroit Crime Statistics Mapping

Published by Crystal on March 22nd, 2012 - in Commercial Security

SavIsa Security has found a very useful website that maps crime statistics not only within Detroit but the surrounding suburbs of Detroit, Michigan known as the Tri-County area and the entire United States of America.  This website is truly awesome and even includes  tools that enable you to change date ranges, crime types, and even  street level views that zoom into satellite imagery.

Each crime type you click on has detailed information about that particular crime.  The only down side that was found is that certain communities are not listed, not sure why.

Click the following link to go check them out Crime Mapping.  Truly a useful website.

Click here for quote

SavIsa Solutions, LLC
248-583-0125

 

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Alarm Verification and Response For BFAAM

Published by Crystal on October 12th, 2011 - in Alarm Companies, alarm response, Commercial Security, Home Safety

 

 

Please contact us for special pricing for BFAAM members.

 

Not a Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan Member? Benefits of being a BFAAM Member include:

 

  • A voice in Lansing – BFAAM retains Kindsvatter & Associates, Inc., one of the top lobbying firms in Michigan, to fight for and protect our industry.
  • Comprehensive Insurance Benefits
  • Credit Card Processing Service
  • Savings on education programs – NICET, apprenticeship programs, etc.
  • Savings on products and services – vendors offer information, training, show specials, and many other dealer support services.
  • General membership meetings and annual conferences – seminars by nationally known professionals in all aspects of security such as legal topics, false alarms, new products, legislative updates.
  • A voice in decisions – membership in BFAAM gives your company a vote in the direction of our industry.
  • Semi-Annual Newsletters – highlighting up-to-date information, enlightening articles, and advertising opportunities.
  • Distinctive membership certificate given each year to paid members.
  • Code of Ethics
  • Model false alarm ordinance – to help resolve false alarm issue.
  • Consultation – ability with membership to discuss pertinent issues with the state’s leading alarm dealers.
  • Use of the BFAAM Logo
  • N.A.A.A.A. – National Alarm Association Affiliation of America.
  • Fleet Fuel Service

Click here to learn more and join BFAAM!

Please let them know SavIsa Solutions sent you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
SavIsa Solutions, LLC
Managing B.C.I. Security
P.O. Box 1871
Troy. MI. 48099
(248) 583-0125
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Protect Your Children on the Internet

Published by Crystal on September 19th, 2011 - in Computer Security, Home Safety

AVG Family Safety 

AVG Family Safety

AVG Family Safety

Keeping your children safe while their online can be a monumental task.  AVG Family Safety offers just that, with their Family Safety software suite originally $19.99 now priced at $.99 which they will  donate to the Red Cross (at the time of writing). AVG’s Family Safety software you have the peace of mind knowing your children are safe online.

AVG Family Safety helps protect them against online predators, blocks inappropriate content, and sends you instant alerts if there’s a problem.

Help prevent online bullying and cyber-grooming

Know if your child is a victim of cyber bullying or grooming.  AVG Family Safety uses key-stroke technology to monitor your child’s activities in chat-rooms and on social networking sites. If it spots words, phrases or language that are known to be used to victimize children online, it will notify you immediately via SMS or email.

Set up profiles by child

Create unique logins and accounts for every child, enable Block, Warn, or Monitor modes according to their age and maturity, and adjust them over time as your household’s use of the Internet and understanding of Internet threats increases.

Keep an eye on content

Take steps to protect your children from inappropriate material by enabling 58 categories of protection spanning over 60 million websites. Know what your children are looking for by monitoring searches on popular engines like Google, Yahoo! and Bing. Help keep them from being exposed to questionable words, terms, and phrases by filtering their search terms.

Track social media activity

Take steps to protect your child by filtering objectionable material from over 80 social networks like Facebook, restricting access to chat rooms and functions, and monitoring instant messages and social network threads.

Protect your children when using iPhones or iPads

Download AVG Family Safety from the Apple App Store and you will have the same level of protection when they are searching and surfing. AVG Family Safety replaces the standard browser and will block harmful and inappropriate sites in the same way the PC version does.

Manage time & apps

Make sure your children aren’t spending too much time online by scheduling or limiting their Internet access. Restrict questionable software by monitoring inappropriate applications and blocking PC games with mature themes.

Stay informed

Keep aware of your children’s online activity by receiving detailed, easy-to-read text and email reports, staying informed of their searches, posts, and downloads, and learning if questionable sites are being accessed intentionally or visited by mistake.

Access on the fly

Be able to protect your child remotely by controlling group or individual content from any web enabled device, and stay informed of their online activities by receiving detailed reports on your cell phone or work PC. With a complete library of how to video’s and an unbeatable price, AVG Family Safety  is worth a try if you have ever been concerned about your children and their online activity.

Download or visit AVG for more information on this value packed security tool.

http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-family-safety

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Security for your SmartPhone

Published by Crystal on September 8th, 2011 - in Computer Security

Cell phone security

 

 

 

If you are using a smartphone or a tablet, then you need a Security App just as you need anti virus software on a personal computer.  You want to protect your personal information that you have on your phone and protect yourself against malware, spyware, and viruses that could be lurking in your apps that you download or links that you click while browsing the “mobile” web. Lookout Mobile Security offers an application that scans every app that you download.

“Lookout offers a free version for essential security and a premium version for comprehensive protection.”

Lookout is a cool program that offers more than just “security” the services include:

  • protection against phishing, malware and spyware ( free essential security)
  • backup protection, restore data (free) backup photos and phone calls (premium)
  • find your lost or stolen phone if possible, or you can wipe the data,  from another smartphone or computer
  • scream is the alarm you can set off with Lookout, even if your phone is on silent it will set off an alarm so you can find it nearby :) (free)
  • lock your phone from the website or wipe the data if its lost forever (premium)

Head over to read more about the Free and Premium Services Lookout Provides to Android, Blackberry, and Windows.

Which Security App for smartphones do you use?

 

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CCW/CPL Class Scheduled for September 10, 2011

Published by Crystal on September 5th, 2011 - in Commercial Security

CCW CPL Classes Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have a CCW/CPL class scheduled for September 10, 2011 from 9am to 5pm. The class is a mandatory first step if you want or need your CCW/CPL. If you are looking to get your Concealed Pistol License and are in the Greater Detroit Area, we have openings for this class. The cost of THIS class is $120. We are offering a referral discount for THIS class of $10 per referral up to a maximum discount of $60. You will be awarded with a CPL Certificate of Completion that is required by the state to apply for your CCW/CPL upon successful completion of the 8 hour course.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE information

See our CCW CPL Class Schedule Here.

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We offer short notice classes if you need a class asap, as well as private classes.

Amendment II:
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of
a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,
shall not be infringed.

As long as you meet the criteria of ACT 381 of 2000 a CPL cannot be denied. You have the Right to Bear and Keep Arms as provided by the The United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Second Amendment. (pdf page 12)

 

Know Your Rights
In 2000, the legislature significantly amended
Michigan’s firearms laws to make Michigan what
is known as a “shall issue” state. Public Act 381
generally provides that a person who meets certain
requirements will be issued a concealed pistol permit.
As a result, thousands of responsible Michigan
residents have been issued concealed pistol permits.
The principal requirements are:

1. The applicant is 21 years of age.

2. The applicant has resided in Michigan for at least
6 months.

3. The applicant is a citizen or legal resident of the
United States.

4. The applicant has successfully taken a gun safety
course.*

5. The applicant is not under certain court orders,
such as those involving mental disabilities,
personal protection orders, legal incapacitation,
etc.

6. The applicant does not have a pending felony
charge and has never been convicted of a felony
or certain misdemeanors within a specified time
period.

7. The applicant has not been involuntarily
committed due to a mental illness, adjudged
insane, guilty but mentally ill or pled insanity in
a criminal case.

8. The applicant does not have a diagnosed mental
illness at the time of the application.

9. The applicant has not been dishonorably
discharged from the US military.

10. The applicant is not subject to a court order
prohibiting the possession of a firearm.

* The qualifying course needs to be certified by
the State or a state-national firearms training
organization. Courses certified by the National Rifle
Association satisfy this requirement.

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Detroit’s New Verified Alarm Response Policy underfire

Published by Crystal on August 28th, 2011 - in alarm response

Critics blast Detroit’s new verified response policy

More negative feedback regarding Detroit’s new verified alarm response policy.  Interesting and statistically informative article.Click here to read more

Police Chief Ralph Godbee wrote in a memo Ninety-eight percent of the burglar alarms that police respond to are false alarms.

According to the office of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing he is quoted stating “Forty-two percent of the false alarms are at businesses, 51 percent at residences and 6 percent at other structures, such as garages or warehouses “

“But city and police officials said the decision is backed by statistics that show a high rate of false alarms. They contend that shifting police resources to other areas is a better way to make the city safer”

According to reports this is a shift that will allocate police officers in an attempt to make the city safer. Detroit already has a dark cloud of not being safe over its head.  For attracting new businesses and other types of events this will only make them question their security.

The new verified policy in Detroit will only endanger business owners and their employees.  There are Alarm Response companies that will respond to all Alarms, for example, BCI Security has been responding to alarms for over twenty plus years and has qualified personnel to verify all types of alarms.  BCI Security has personnel to guard property if required and board-up services as well.

Visit Our Alarm Response page to find out more information.

 

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