Home security stories

Hands-on review: Swann AllSecure650 2K Wireless Security Kit
Tue, 1st Nov 2022
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Swann Security, the global 1 DIY home security system company, has recently launched a new wireless security kit for the home with its own router and excellent battery life.

Hands-on review: Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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The Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera is a home security camera with revolutionary face recognition technology.

Hands-on review: Eufy Wire-Free Dual Cam Video Doorbell 2K
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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We have had our house secured by Eufy products for over seven months now. We love the brand, and it has never let us down.

Hands-on review: Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Nest Cam Stand
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Almost eight years ago, Google purchased Nest Labs for a tidy sum of USD $3.2 billion who, at the time, specialised in smart thermostats and smoke detectors.

Hands-on review: The Google Nest Cam (2nd gen) and Nest Doorbell
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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Since 2014, Google has been churning out Nest products left, right and centre. We take a look at the Nest Doorbell and the 2nd generation indoor wired Nest Cam.

Hands-on review: D-Link Weather-Resistant Full HD Pro Wi-Fi Camera
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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The DCS-8302LH Weather-Resistant Full HD Pro Wi-Fi Camera is yet another addition to the legion of D-Link networked home security devices.

Hands-on review: Swann Enforcer Security System
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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The 1TB hard drive is “set and forget” meaning you have free local recording for up to 12 months, “with no fees ever.”

Arlo's latest Ultra security cameras now available in NZ
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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The Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System is equipped with 4K video and HDR image recording, auto-zoom and tracking, and much more.

Swann home security kit recognised for innovation
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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The new 4K NVR Enforcer Kit was named a 2021 CES Innovation Award Honouree.

Trend Micro Home Network Security - giving frazzled parents everywhere just that much more peace of mind
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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Trend Micro have announced the launch of Trend Micro Guardian, an app which “enhances the parental controls features of Home Network Security, and extends the coverage to outside the home."

Hands-on review: Arlo rings my bell and offers Ultra + Security
Mon, 4th May 2020
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With an easy-to-use interface and a variety of choices in settings, you’d be well advised to examine Arlo’s range of home security offerings.

How to ensure your home deliveries remain secure
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Online marketplace Secure Your World knows a thing or two about making sure deliveries stay secure.

Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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If exploited, the vulnerabilities could give attackers full control of an affected device, allowing them to remotely view camera footage, listen to audio output and hijack the device for use in a botnet.

Hands-on review: Protect your family from cyberthreats with ESET Smart Security Premium
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Smart Security is an antivirus, anti-theft, and antispam module for Windows devices, and has additional features such as parental controls, file encryption, and parental controls.

IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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“This data helps us shed light on the global emergence of IoT and types of the security problems present in the devices real users own.”

NordVPN: Are kids’ smart toys spying on you?
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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Any internet-connected toys that have cameras, microphones, or location tracking may put children’s or parents’ privacy and safety at risk.

D-Link security cams vulnerable to spying
Mon, 6th May 2019
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Security researchers at ESET have discovered serious security holes in the D-Link DCS-2132L cloud camera.

Hands-on review: Stick Up Cam Battery
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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This is a battery-powered indoor/outdoor HD camera with two-way talk, night vision, and versatile mounting options.

Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Ring’s slick products and marketing have certainly helped it to become synonymous with security systems like video doorbells, security cameras, floodlights, and smart home security automation.

Hands-on review: D-Link DCS-2802KT Wire-Free Camera Kit
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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Burglaries are seemingly a fact of life. For the most part they are committed by faceless people who invade your space and go unnoticed. D-Link make it possible for you to interact with these folks on a deep, meaningful and personal level.

Your neighbours are watching: Smart cameras out of control
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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People are installing motion-sensor cameras connected to their smartphones without realising they could be filming their neighbours illegally.

D-Link launches home WiFi router with robust parental controls
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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The WiFi router gives parents more control over their children’s internet activities – and how long they spend online.

D-Link ANZ launches new home wireless surveillance kit
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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The Omna Wire-Free Full HD cameras and accompanying Wi-Fi Hub offer a number of new features, including Alexa/Assistant support.

Safeguarding the home network in the age of connectivity
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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Financial fraud and identity theft are just some examples of the things that can happen due to a breach.