Alarm System Limitations: What Your Security System Can’t Prevent
Alarm system limitations are rarely discussed by security companies, but understanding what your alarm system cannot do is just as important as understanding what it can. Most homeowners invest in alarm systems believing they provide comprehensive protection, only to discover — often too late — that alarms are designed to detect and notify, not to […]
The 6 Second Garage Break In: How Burglars Exploit Your Emergency Release
The 6 second garage break in is a wire-based exploit that allows burglars to open your garage door from outside in less time than it takes to unlock a front door. Using a coat hanger or similar tool pushed through the top weatherstripping, intruders hook the emergency release cord mandated by federal safety law and […]
How to Stop Garage Door Break In: The 6-Second Exploit and Your Defense
If you want to know how to stop garage door break in attempts, you need to understand the exploit thieves are using right now: a wire coat hanger, six seconds, and the emergency release cord mandated by federal law. This vulnerability exists in nearly every automatic garage door in America, and burglars are exploiting it […]