Show of strength from TradeLocks

Leading locksmith tool supplier TradeLocks is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new Premium Ford Tibbe.
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Join the replacement revolution

Home security specialist Yale has introduced a revolutionary new range of replacement multipoint locks, designed to help locksmiths take early advantage of this growing market.
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Potential fortune in old coins discovered in safe-opening gamble that paid off!

An old safe bought for $300 at a Virginia auction has yielded treasure for a New Jersey businessman.

Eric Doran's staff laughed when they saw M&M's bags after a locksmith opened the safe Thursday. Then Doran started pouring the contents on the floor.
More than $500 in cash, several hundred dollars in quarters and coins dating to the 1800s were in the safe, which hadn't been open in about 20 years. Doran, who owns Doran Liquidators, tells The Press of Atlantic City he had hoped to sell the approximately 140-year-old safe on eBay because of its unique look. Doran says his gamble paid off.

G4S security guards at US military base in Korea walk out in contract dispute

Hundreds of security guards manning the gates at several U.S. military bases across South Korea are refusing to work in protest of a new contract that will cut their wages and lengthen their working hours.
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Two British security contractors arrested in Afghanistan over AK47s

Two British nationals arrested in Afghanistan after being caught with 30 illegal Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles were working for private security firm GardaWorld, officials have announced.

A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We can confirm that two British nationals were detained by Afghan authorities in Kabul on January 3 2012.

CodeX Lite now launched

The CodeX Lite has now been launched. From leading Auto Locksmiths firm Lockdecoders, it is a Locksmiths version of the CodeX for all those wanting to do Eeproms and Micro processors.

CodeX Lite is a device programming and reading tool aimed at Automotive technicians and locksmiths, who require maximum device coverage and product reliability at a very competitive price.
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IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012 opens for entries

The IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012 are now open for entry. To enter, simply go to www.ifsec.co.uk The deadline for entries is 9th March 2012.

Produced in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the International Security Industry Awards acknowledge the people, products and technological advancements that have played a major part in the security industry over the past year.
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IP Video Door Station featuring all round view without blind spots and with worldwide connection

MOBOTIX has released the T24 IP Video Door Station said to be the only IP Video Door Station in the world that features all round view without any blind spots and with worldwide connection. In addition to the video door intercom, MOBOTIX also released the RFID access module (Keypad), the Security Door Opener and the two-wire network module (Mx2wire info module). The new IP telephony standard enables the user to establish a direct connection from the Door Station to any VoIP phone or any computer or smartphone running VoIP software. This means that with appropriate network infrastructure, the user can establish a video connection, remotely open doors or view stored video messages and review recordings from anywhere in the world.

MOBOTIX' hemispheric camera technology enables the user to view
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Aussie businesses 'soft targets' for hackers, says security expert

In its latest report, Dimension data subsidiary, Security-Assessment, warns that, unlike the United States where companies are required by law to disclose details of data security breaches, and the UK, where internet service providers and telecommunications companies are required by law to disclose data breaches under the current European Union data protection directive, no such legislation exists in Australia.

"Currently the focus is on the clean-up of data security breaches rather than prevention. There has been no impetus for businesses to reveal data exposures and minimal fines imposed, which means there is limited incentive for businesses to comply with the PCI DSS," says Roger Greyling, a security consultant with Security-Assessment.com.
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One push solution Privacy Levers stocked by IronmongeryDirect

IronmongeryDirect, said to be the UK's largest online and mail order supplier of ironmongery products to the trade, has extended its Door Furniture section to include a new range of Excel Architectural door levers. The easy push button solutions are ideal for locking bathroom doors safely and securely.

The high quality handles feature an unobtrusive push button which locks the lever. The door can be unlocked by simply depressing the lever. The unique design is ideal for people who have difficulty operating a standard privacy lock. Plus there is no need for extra modification to the door as a separate turn and release is not required.
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London 2012 security exercise starts on Thames

The Metropolitan Police and Royal Marines are beginning security exercises on London's River Thames ahead of the Olympic Games in July.

Up to 44 police officers, 94 military personnel, 15 boats and helicopters will take part in the training sessions on the river until Friday 20th January.

Littlehampton leisure complex gets security fit with Mul-T-Lock

Mul-T-Lock (UK)'s innovative Smartair Offline access control solution has been installed to form a combined mechanical and access control security solution at a local community leisure centre to enable better monitoring of door entry systems for staff and visitors.

Inspire Leisure in Littlehampton offers a diversified range of facilities, activities and services to the local community. Recently as part of a security audit requirement, it needed to upgrade staff security systems in place to allow better monitoring and secure door entry.
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Breach at security firm Symantec

One of the biggest security firms in the world may need to boost its own security: a hacker stole the source code behind Symantec's industry-leading antivirus program.

The code theft from the security giant will not likely affect the average computer user or compromise his computer, an analyst told FoxNews.com -- but the breech is certainly to leave the Fortune 500 company red faced.

Facebook improves security after worm steals 45,000 passwords

Facebook has improved its security settings after it was claimed a computer worm had stolen 45,000 log-in details from the social-networking giant.

The sensitive information is believed to have been taken mainly from accounts in the UK and France by a piece of malware known as Ramnit. Security firm Seculert made the discovery and said in a blog post: 'We suspect that the attackers behind Ramnit are using the stolen credentials to log-in to victims' Facebook accounts and to transmit malicious links to their friends, thereby magnifying the malware's spread even further.

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